Treadmill Ratings in the $500 to $1000 Range

• Nordic Track A2350 Treadmill-$699

It’s DuraSoft III Adjustable Cushioning makes this treadmill very comfortable to run on. Includes incline controls and one touch speed, custom workout settings, fitness age calculator, Solaris illumination, training zone indicator, MP3 dock, and ifit workout card technology, which allows the system to be controlled through software designed by a certified fitness instructor. Comes with a one year parts and labor warranty, as well as lifetime warranty on the frame and motor.

• ProForm 985 Audio Trainer-$899

Includes 16 built-in ifit workout programs. Also has a workout fan and iPod dock with two speakers mounted on the console. ProStride impact-reducing cushioning absorption system for comfortable workout, and control for the intensity of your workout. Lifetime motor and frame warranty and 2 year parts and labor warranty.

• Sole F63 Treadmill-$999

Folding treadmill that can save space. Vibration-free running surface. Cushion Flex Decks for comfortable workout. 6 pre-programmed workouts as well as two customizable programs. Displays speed, incline, time, calories, pulse, pace, and traveled distance. Lifetime motor and frame warranty. 3 year warranty on rollers, belt, electronics, and deck as well as one year labor warranty.

Treadmill Ratings in the $1001 to $2000 range

• ProForm Perspective ES Treadmill-$1249

28 built in personal trainer workouts. 7 inch flat screen TV. Music port for electronic music players. Same impact reducing system as the ProForm985. 20 year motor warranty and one year parts and labor.

• Nordic Track Elite 9500 Pro Treadmill-$1599

Adjustable DuraStride cushioning and ifit workout card technology. 7 inch flat screen TV and iPod dock. 32 pre-programmed workouts and 4 customizable workouts. Lifetime frame and motor warranty. 2 year parts and one year labor.

• Sole F85 Treadmill-$1999

Smooth and quiet Whisper deck. Folding treadmill. Six pre-programmed workouts and two customizable workouts. Tri-color display includes same displays as the F63. Lifetime frame, motor, and deck warranty. 5 years on electronics, rollers, and belt. 2 years on labor and in-home service.

There are treadmills that can run up to $6000, and the treadmill rating on these more expensive models can be found easily by simply searching for them. The treadmill ratings here provide excellent quality for their price range, and more information on these and other treadmills available can be found through the manufacturer’s website.  And if you are still unsure which treadmill is the best one for you, head to your local sporting goods store where you can test and rate treadmills for yourself.