The best home treadmills for hitting your step count without leaving the house

Looking to set yourself new fitness goals? If so, a home treadmill could be a worthwhile investment to increase your cardio.

They're particularly handy if you're not a fan of the gym, or simply don't have the time to fit in weekly gym visits around your everyday routine.

While the initial cost can be high, if you're a keen walker or runner, you can maximise your workouts without the monthly payments for a gym.

You also don't need to queue for machines in a commercial gym during peak time, nor rush to get there before it closes. Instead, you can enjoy the luxury of exercising in your home, whenever you want. It's especially useful in winter when you can't face braving chilly or rainy weather.

So, we've compiled our top-rated home treadmills to give you a head start. Featuring folded, compact and budget-friendly designs, each offer various features to help you hit your fitness goals even faster.

The best home treadmills to shop now

Mobvoi Home Treadmill | £378.72 from Amazon

This is Amazon's bestselling home treadmill. Made from carbon steel, it has two modes - walking and running. You can operate it using the control panel or a remote, and it's a foldable design for easy storage when not in use. That's not all, it also comes with a built-in Bluetooth speaker and a quiet motor to reduce shock and save energy.

KETTLER Sport Arena Treadmill | £945 from John Lewis

This is a popular choice among John Lewis shoppers with plenty of five-star reviews. One wrote: "Once assembled it looked great and is very sturdy. The controls are very simple and the treadmill bed is so well cushioned compared to my previous machine. It is also relatively quiet and I can easily watch TV whilst on it."

BTM W501 Electric Treadmill Folding | £299.99 from Amazon

This electric treadmill folds up to be compactly stored and comes almost completely pre-assembled. It has 12 pre-set programmes for various speeds of runs, brisk jogs or slow walks. Made from durable alloy steel, it will provide minimal noise and maximum power for your home workouts.

WalkingPad Kingsmith R1 Pro Folding Treadmill | £699.99 from John Lewis

Short on space? Add this compact folding treadmill to your shopping list ASAP. It's narrower and thinner than most so you can comfortably get your steps in at home without it taking over a room. It has an anti-slip running belt for better grip and cushioning to help knees when running.

NordicTrack T Series Treadmills | £799 from Amazon

Another popular choice among Amazon customers is this NordicTrack T Series Treadmill. One reviewer wrote: "It seems like an excellent, robust, built for a lot of use machine, extremely similar to the high spec/heavy duty ones you get in the Gym. Extremely simple for basic use, but also with the ability to pair with IFit it allows you to utilise more advanced and varied workouts which is an excellent feature."

Life Fitness F1 Smart Folding Treadmill | £2,045 from John Lewis

This investment model is pricier but worthwhile if you want a sleek design and impressive features to match. It's built with a shock-absorption system to reduce the impact on joints, seven pre-programmed workouts, a wireless heart rate chest strap, a charging dock, and even a reading rack.

UREVO Folding Treadmill for Home | £299.99 from Amazon

This is a decent treadmill for under £300 so if you're a budget-conscious shopper it's well worth a look. It has 12 training plan options, a cushioning and shock absorption design for quiet exercising, and is also suitable for pets to accompany you on a walk.

Reebok Z-Power Treadmill | £829 from John Lewis

This treadmill from Reebok is an all-in-one home gym piece of equipment. It has a running deck with cushioning air pods to prevent injuries, 24 programmes, 15 incline levels, a display console showing incline level, pulse, calories, time, speed and distance, a built-in fan, and two water bottle holders.

Horizon Omega Z Folding Treadmill | £1,399 from John Lewis

This minimalistic design is simple to operate and quick to set up. It has Bluetooth options to connect heart rate straps or sync workout data with fitness apps, an intuitive console providing workout feedback, circular and angled side rails, and integrated wheels for easy portability.

Domyos W500 treadmill | £399.99 from Decathlon

Decathlon is your one-stop shop for home gym essentials. This Domyos foldable treadmill is more affordable than most and is ideal for walkers. The display allows you to track your time, distance, calories, speed and steps, while the incline ranges from 0.5 to 8km/h.

JTX Sprint-5: Smart Home Treadmill | £829 from JTX

Made with regular runners in mind, this powerful treadmill has a power incline and a top speed of 18kph. There are 43 programmes, plus noise-reduction technology, a gauge steel frame built for stability and a 2.5 horsepower motor.

WalkingPad P1 Treadmills for Home | £329 from Amazon

This foldable treadmill needs no assembly and will arrive at your treadmill ready for runs, walks and jogs. You can control it via your smartphone or with the remote, and it will provide real-time feedback on steps, speed, time, distance and calories. It also has a child lock function so it can't be accidentally switched on by little ones.