The best Amazon Prime Day treadmill deals

Can we share a secret? We've been contemplating purchasing gym-quality fitness equipment for home but have been holding off knowing Amazon Prime Day would offer unbelievable deals. We've been holding off, quietly peeking at our favorite fitness equipment, hoping, waiting, peeking again, for Amazon Prime Day to arrive.

Now that it's Prime Day, the deals are rolling in. First on our list, a high-quality treadmill like OMA's gym-quality tread, which as it turns out, is on sale for Prime Day.

We're trying to stay calm, but seriously, these treadmill deals are so good.

The best treadmills on sale for Prime Day feature pre-programmed workouts that can make you feel like you're jogging in the Swiss Alps, with elaborate interfaces that help you maximize efficiency. There are top-rated budget treadmills available as well, many you can use your own iPad or other tablet with.

Take a look at the Sunny Health & Fitness folding incline treadmill.Foldable and easy to store, this model has 15 incline levels, giving more resistance to your run (or walk) and added variety to your training.

Top features of Sunny Health & Fitness treadmill:

Sunny Health & Fitness folding incline treadmill, $553 with Prime (reduced from $650)

The Urevo 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill is one of the more versatile options for buyers on a budget. It works as both as a under desk walking treadmill and a running treadmill.

Top features of the Urevo 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill:

Urevo 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill, $288 with Prime (reduced from $360)

A 4.4-star rated treadmill, NordicTrack T Series Treadmill comes from one of the most trusted names in fitness equipment.

Top features of Nordic Track treadmill:

NordicTrack T Series Treadmill, $600 with Prime (reduced from $800)

An Amazon top-seller, and a trusted name in fitness equipment,Sole offers a gym-quality treadmill at at-home pricing. The cooling fans are a big bonus for runners who tend to overheat as they run.

Though technically not an Amazon Prime Day deal, we love this deal so much we couldn't help but pass it on to you.

Top features of Sole Fitness Pro treadmill:

Sole Fitness Pro Treadmill, $945 with coupon (reduced from $1,259)

Runow's 4.3-star rated foldable treadmill offers a wider, longer running area for increased stability in motion.

Top features of Runow 3305EB treadmill:

Runow Foldable Treadmill, $459 with Prime (reduced from $700)

Small and easily stored, Rhythm Fun's treadmill can be used under a desk, or with a handrail at higher speeds.

Top features of Rhythm Fun treadmill:

Rhythm Fun Treadmill 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill, $375 after coupon and Prime (reduced from $500)

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is finally here. The two-day deals event at Amazon, running July 11 - 12, is one of the biggest sales events of the year. You can get Black Friday-like pricing on home gym essentials such as free weights, treadmills, massage guns, Apple AirPods, fitness trackers (like Garmin and the Apple Watch), heart rate monitors and so much more. In short, if it's sports or fitness related, there's probably a top-rated option on sale right now during Amazon Prime Day.

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First and foremost, look for a treadmill that is durable. You'll be moving at high speeds, balancing your weight on the equivalent of a conveyor belt. It needs to hold up, quietly supporting you so the machine takes the shock, not your knees and joints. That means you want a treadmill with cushioning and shock absorption under the belt.

Measure your space. Most treadmills have an average footprint of 77 inches long by 35 inches wide. You'll want space around your treadmill so you can easily get on and off. Likewise, you'll need an easy-to-access socket to power up your treadmill.

Look for a machine with varied speeds and incline levels to accommodate all kinds of workouts, from walking to sprinting up hill.

Last, make sure your treadmill's interface is easy to navigate, and to read. Don't forget, you'll be changing settings while running or walking at full speed. Your treadmill's interface must be easy to navigate even while you're on a run.