The final folded dimensions are: H145, W74, D102cm, which is on the compact side compared with a fair number of other treadmills on the market. Hence, if you’ve been struggling to find a treadmill to fit into your space when out of use, the Reebok ZR8 could be worth a look on those grounds alone. As a final point, the Reebok ZR8 has a “soft fold” mechanism, which as far as we can see means that even if you actually try, you’re unlikely to be able to let it drop to the ground with a thump. We suspect that’ll probably be enough to keep most users happy. Once you’ve decided what you’re going to do, you can set the Reebok ZR8 into motion and appreciate the quietness of its 2HP motor (with 3 HP peak speed). OVICX Q2S Treadmills for Home Folding Portable Treadmill Compact Walking Running Machine Workout...

The Reebok ZR8 maxes out at 16KPH. This is pretty much par for the course with the intermediate range of home treadmills. Jupgod Treadmills for Home, 1.5HP Running Machine Under Desk Motorized Treadmill, 1km/h to 10km/h,... We do have to warn you that if you’re the kind of person who likes to turn it up to 11 volume-wise, then you’re going to have to make alternative arrangements, however for everyone else the volume level should be sufficient (particularly given how quiet the motor is) and the sound quality was, if we’re honest, better than we were expecting. Safety featuresIt’s what we’d call a good all-rounder, it has a decent level of speed and range of inclines and enough pre-set programmes to keep most people happy. More than that, however, it comes with Reebok build quality and the guarantees to support it (2 years overall, 10 years on the motor and a lifetime on the frame), which gives us confidence that this is a treadmill which is built to last. In other words, it does a great job of protecting your joints and making your run a more pleasurable experience and you’d be hard pushed to find a better cushioning system at this sort of price range. Power on the Reebok ZR8 and the LEDs on the console spring to life. Something we’ve noticed about Reebok is that the consoles on their treadmills all seem to have a different look and feel.

There are 24 pre- set programmes plus bodyfat 3 target programmes and 3 other user defined programmes – 31 in all so plenty to keep you motivated. Also included is a heart rate monitor that works by gripping the handles to give an accurate reading of your pulse. Pros Moving onto the mechanics of the treadmill, like other Reebok models it comes equipped with a good 2hp motor that gives a continuous 16kph. This makes it ideal for both veteran runners and walkers. On either side of these LCDs, there are twelve little graphics, which give users a fair indication of what to expect from the 24 pre-set programmes. The bottom half of the console contains two rows of buttons, divided by a speaker. These cover all the various functions of the treadmill, if you wish speed and incline can also be adjusted via the hand rails, which are equipped with pulse sensors.This machine has 12 levels of incline giving the average runner more than enough variations if their training requires any specific settings. We tested the incline and it has to be one of the better treadmills for its solid feeling while in use. As we’ve mentioned, you can choose your own speed and incline or opt for one of 24 pre-set programmes which cover all kinds of muscle groups and workout aims, along with 3 “target” programmes (time, distance and calories), 3 user-defined programs and a body fat tester. As a side note it may look like a nice feature but I can’t really recall when lifting and lowering a treadmill has been that much of an issue. How much of a benefit this would be to you only you can measure. More features of the Reebok ZR8

We’re guessing this is a deliberate attempt to cater to different tastes. Hence, your average Reebok treadmill console may be a love-or-hate affair, although we generally get on OK with them regardless of which model we’ve tested. The setup was really went smoothly, I always set up test treadmills with my partner as moving the treadmill into position is never easy by yourself (plus he still hasn’t forgiven me after the scratched floor incident). Finally I lifted the arms while he screwed the bolts into place and I was all set to give it a try. That extra little bit of length and width does make a meaningful difference for people who want to use the Reebok ZR8 for running rather than walking. Electric Motorized Folding Treadmill Heavy Duty 1.5 HP Indoor Walking, Running, Jogging Exercise Gym...Mobvoi Home Treadmill Foldable, Electric 2.25HP, Built-in Bluetooth Speaker, Remote Control, Walking... I love to listen to my music loud (One Direction, it’s a guilty pleasure) while I run and this usually has to be done with headphones. The ZR8 comes equipped with MP3 input, I can confirm that it works with both an MP3 player and mobile phone. Although I wasn’t able to raise the volume as loud as my headphones I thought the sound quality overall was excellent. One of the selling points promoted is the soft folding mechanism, this reminds me of that FORD advert where the boot slowly opens or a soft closing kitchen draw unit. This feature is completely wasted on me as we have a fixed full size position for our treadmill in my house.