With One of These Smart Treadmills, You’ll Never Get Bored of Indoor Running

The Bowflex Treadmill 22 surpasses all the other high-tech treads on the market for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s the only tread that lets users stream their existing Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max accounts, making it hands-down the most entertaining machine to date. Beyond the ability to stream movies and shows, the Bowflex Tread 22 also stands out for its slightly wider running belt (two inches more than competitors), more inclusive weight capacity (up to 400 pounds), and larger decline and incline range (from -5% to 20%, letting you work on those downhill skills, too).

The machine is admittedly expensive (though, it is available for financing), and it requires a $19.99/month JRNY membership to access not only all of the immersive running and strength training content, but streaming capabilities, too. That said, all of the high-tech treads on the market require memberships to access content.

Footprint: 85″ deep x 39.6″ wide x 70″ tall | Screen Size: 22 inches | Speed: 0-12 mph | Incline: -5-20% | Programming: JRNY | Warranty: 15-year frame and motor, 5-year parts, 1-year electronics, 2-year labor

For a little less money than the Bowflex Treadmill 22, you can snag the Pro-Form Pro 9000, which comes with more perks than just its price. The tread, which is available for financing, is iFit compatible, meaning users can indulge in immersive running and training experiences that essentially bring the expertise of a trainer into the comfort of your own home. That said, the iFit membership costs $39/month for a family plan, $180/year for an individual plan, or $396/year for a yearly family plan. Unfortunately, no individual monthly plans exist.

The only other downside of this tread is the fact that it has a 300-pound capacity, so it might not be accessible for all.

Footprint: 77.3” deep x 35.3” wide x 59.6” tall | Screen Size: 22 inches | Speed: 0-12 mph | Incline: -3-12% | Programming: iFit | Warranty: 10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor

Originally $2999, on sale for $2599 at Best Buy

The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is beloved for its sleek design, pivoting screen, and impressive iFit programming (though, like the Pro-Form Pro 9000, it requires a membership to access). The screen can move up and down as well as fully to the left or right, so you can see it from the belt, or any other parts of the room, which comes in handy if you’re doing an iFit-led floor workout. Additionally, the machine features a padded tread that makes landing more comfortable, so you’ll be less likely to develop shin splints while tracking miles on this bad boy.

Footprint: 78.5” deep x 35.6” wide x 65” tall | Screen Size: 22 inches | Speed: 0-12 mph | Incline: -3-12% | Programming: iFit | Warranty: 10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor

The Peloton Tread has earned tons of praise on TikTok, with over 2.6 billion views of the subject. Like all the other treads on this list, the Peloton Tread requires a membership to access, though it’s more expensive at $44/month. Still, folks love it thanks to the many, many live studio classes they can access from its large, 23.8-inch screen (the largest of all the high-tech treads on this list). Additionally, the Peloton Tread has a nifty code feature that allows users to lock it after use. While this has earned mixed reviews, it’s actually a pretty great safety feature for households with kids and pets, for instance. Last but not least, the Peloton Tread is the smallest of all the high-tech treads (though, not by much: The belt is just an inch shorter than the others on this list).

Footprint: 68” deep x 33” wide x 62” tall | Screen Size: 23.8 inches | Speed: 0-12.5 mph | Incline: 0-12.5% | Programming: Peloton | Warranty: 5-year frame, 1-year touchscreen and parts, 3-year motor and belt