As we review treadmills, one of the things we commonly look at is how user-friendly a treadmill is for your average user. After reviewing hundreds of treadmills, we have found the least complicated home treadmills for users who want to be able to just jump on and workout, no user manual required.
Budget Treadmills Are Often Easier To Use
An easy rule of thumb is that the more affordable the treadmill, the simpler that treadmill will be to operate. This is often because budget treadmills often don’t receive the best technology. However, buying a cheap treadmill just because it’s uncomplicated may not be the best strategy.
A good compromise between affordable treadmills and the least complicated treadmills are the best treadmills under $1,000. These treadmills balance cost with excellent fitness technology and are easy for novice treadmill users to utilize.
NordicTrack Touchscreen Treadmills User-Friendly
Some of the best-selling home treadmills are NordicTrack treadmills. This is in part because they are so easy for homeowners to use. As most of NordicTrack’s treadmills come with touchscreens, it is easy for users to navigate through the programs and settings. Other easy use features characteristic of NordicTrack treadmills are:
- Straightforward exercise program layout so you can navigate by workout type then fitness level.
- Responsive touchscreen and quick set buttons listing all inclines and speeds available.
- Multiple fan speeds available to keep you cool during a workout.
- Many NordicTrack treadmills are wi-fi capable so you can browse online or stream your favorite shows on your NordicTrack touchscreen.
Many SOLE Treadmills Have Simple Consoles
SOLE treadmills come with bright, basic consoles which are simple for novice treadmill users to access. The 10 workout programs a SOLE treadmill comes with are laid out on the console, with a separate button for each available program. This makes workout program access incredibly easy.
The quick set speed and incline buttons on SOLE treadmills do not include all the available speeds and inclines but there are responsive adjustment buttons on the console. Also, on the treadmill arms, there are up and down arrow buttons so you can quickly change speeds and inclines. SOLE treadmills are particularly good for heavier users looking for the least complicated home treadmills as SOLE treadmills are often rated for users weight 350 and up.
Complicated treadmills tend to sit in a corner and collect dust. So, do yourself a favor and check out some of the least complicated home treadmills and see if one of them is the right treadmill for you.