Boasting a 4.3 star rating from over 18,000 Amazon shoppers, this treadmill from Xterra is easy to use with a wide range of adjustable settings: It offers nine speed settings of up to 10 mph, 12 preset programs, and three manual incline settings to help you customize your workout. Plus, it has a weight capacity of up to 250 pounds and has a convenient space-saving design—all you have to do is pull on the release deck knob to fold up or down.
It’s no surprise that it’s our pick for the best beginner folding treadmill, having earned approval from our fitness experts. Jim White, R.D.N., A.C.S.M. Ex-P, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, previously called it a “steal” for the price, noting that it has a “large surface which accommodates users of many sizes and stride lengths” and also “includes a 5-inch LCD display which is easy to read and keeps you updated on your speed, incline, time, distance, calories, and pulse.”