The Best Black Friday Deals on Treadmills

If the thought of spending hundreds—even thousands—of dollars on a treadmill gives you pause, look at it this way: when you buy a quality machine, you’ll use it for years, and what you lose from your bank account you’ll gain in miles you otherwise might have missed thanks to dreary winter weather. Unfortunately, it’s tougher than usual right now to get your hands (and feet) on a good treadmill. Many models are out-of-stock or back-ordered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are fewer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals than we’ve seen in years past. But we’ve still hunted down a few on-sale models worth considering, especially if you’re looking to avoid public gyms this season.

Any of these ’mills would be a great addition to your home workout space and will keep you in shape throughout the holidays and beyond.

[Related: The 15 Best Treadmills for Every Type of Runner]

NordicTrack

bestbuy.com

$3799.00

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The X32i is a pretty decent step up from the standard treadmill at the gym, offering loads of preprogrammed workouts and a built-in Bluetooth speaker system. It bumps up the horsepower to 4.25, adds a high contrast Smart HD touchscreen display, widens and lengthens the tread belt to 22 x 65 inches, boosts the max speed to 12 mph, and can automatically adjust its incline up to a 40% grade. The best part? With the current Black Friday deal, you can make the switch to this high-tech model for $1,200 off the original price. Plus, you’ll get on-board iFit coaching with an included one-year membership, and a frame warranty for the next decade.

Originally $4,999

GoPlus Fitness

walmart.com

$599.99

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The GoPlus is a solid treadmill for its price; the only big drawback is that its speed maxes out at 7.5 mph. But, it still has a decent amount of power under its belt with a 2.25 HP motor, and handy five-inch LCD screen to display your pace and distance. You also get over 12 preprogramed workouts and a secure shelf for a tablet or magazine to help you pass the miles indoors. While the belt may feel a little short to some runners at 47 inches, the width meets the average for most belts at 17 inches, and it manually adjusts between three incline settings.

Originally $799.99

horizonfitness.com

$1999.00

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Horizon’s goal with the 7.8 AT is to give you a machine that responds quickly to inputs and lets you choose whichever training program you want to stream. Just bring your own iPad, as there’s no way to display workouts on this ’mill’s console. To let you keep up when the trainer says it’s time to sprint, the 7.8 AT has quick-access controls mounted chest-high. “The thumb dials to adjust speed and incline were great,” said our tester. “They were very easy to use and much more fluid midrun than trying to stab at buttons.” One little feature that we appreciated: music control buttons built into the console. When your phone is connected via Bluetooth, songs play through the treadmill’s speakers, and you can easily change tracks without having to unlock your phone or swipe the screen with sweaty fingers.

Originally $2,699

horizonfitness.com

$999.00

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Instead of focusing on entertainment, Horizon keyed in on features to give you greater control of your workout with the 7.0 AT. This treadmill has limited training options but connects easily to an iPad or Android tablet so you can take Peloton classes or run using Zwift. Same as with the 7.8 AT above, we liked the thumb dials mounted chest-high on the handgrips that let you quickly make big jumps in speed and incline. While we don’t often recommend models that cost less than $1,000 because they generally have small motors and inadequate frames for the pounding that runners inflict, the 7.0 AT is surprisingly steady. We set it up in the home of one of our lighter, faster testers, and he found that the deck didn’t shake during intervals. The belt is narrower and shorter than we’d prefer, but you’ll appreciate the small profile if you’re setting it up in a tight space.

Originally $1,999

OMA

amazon.com

$479.89

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For runners on a budget, you can still get the great quality and some of the performance features of the fancy machines. Take this one from OMA. It has a six-layer cushioned elastic belt, so it will flex and move with you to protect your joints. And it runs up to 8.1 mph with the 2.25 horsepower motor. You also get grips that track heart rate, 36 preset workout programs, an LED backlit display, and two trays to hold an iPhone or magazine. There are three incline options, but you have to adjust them manually.

Originally $645.99

Horizon Fitness

dickssportinggoods.com

$599.98

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The T101 is one of Horizon’s affordable models for those who believe ’mill runs should be simple and reliable. It checks all the boxes for essential features with built-in Bluetooth audio speakers, a powerful fan, quiet 2.5 horsepower motor, and speeds up to 10 mph from zero to 10 percent grades. It also has convenient add-ons that seem small, but make all the difference—like extra deep cup holders, a tablet or smartphone mount, a larger 22 x 50-inch belt, and lifetime warranties on the frame and motor. And for Black Friday, Dick’s has knocked $400 off the price tag.

Originally $999.99

Sunny Health & Fitness

amazon.com

$90.45

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Another budget model, this is one nice treadmill with some amazing features. Starting at the bottom, you get a wide 15.5 x 49-inch, soft shock absorption deck that can manually adjust to zero, 2, and 4.37 degree inclines, and the tread is powered by a fast and quiet 2.2 horsepower motor than runs up to nine mph. The console features a bright digital LCD display, handrail controls to change speeds quickly, heart rate sensors, and integrated trays to stash your smartphone, water bottle, and sweat towel. Plus, this Sunny unfolds hands-free, thanks to its soft drop system.

Originally $399

Weslo

amazon.com

$359.41

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The Weslo looks like a small and spartan treadmill, but it has a surprising amount of power under its belt—and a few handy features to keep you entertained. A 2.25-horsepower motor can deliver speeds up to 10 mph, and integrated iFit coaching supplies you with guided workouts and immersive virtual runs. (You’ll need to bring your own tablet though, as the treadmill itself doesn’t have a built-in screen.) Comfort Cell cushioning also lends the 16 x 50-inch deck additional shock absorption to spare your legs from some pounding. And, when you’re done sweating, the Weslo folds up to under 2.5 feet wide for easy storage.

Originally $499

MaxKare

amazon.com

$329.99

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Though it only reaches a max speed of 8.5 mph, this MaxKare adds some extra bells and whistles to make up for it. It has a large crystal-clear LCD display with 15 preset workout programs, handrail controls to quickly adjust the speed, grips that monitor your heart rate, two storage compartments on the console, and an extra cup holder to stow a water bottle. The incline can adjust manually to three different settings, and the 17-inch-wide belt feels a touch more spacious than other treadmills in this price range. It also uses a five-tier belt that both absorbs shock and stays quiet, thanks to specific noise-reduction and EVA cushioning layers. And the automated landing system helps you unfold it from its stored position in no time.

Originally $389.99