Decided to give running or walking indoors a try?
Choosing a treadmill doesn’t need to be complicated.
The easiest way to narrow down your options is to think about how you’ll actually use it. Are you mainly walking, jogging, running regularly, or looking for a more premium home setup?
Here’s a simple guide using treadmills from the current INTERSPORT Australia range.
Best for Walking and Light Jogging
If your main goal is walking, increasing daily steps or doing the occasional light jog, you don’t need the biggest or most powerful treadmill available.
A more compact model such as the Tempo TP-108 or Pure Design TR9 can make more sense.
These treadmills are better suited to:
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Walking
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Light jogging
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General home fitness
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Smaller spaces
For this type of use, comfort and convenience matter more than having a very high top speed.
Best for Regular Running
If you plan on running consistently, look for a larger running deck, stronger motor and enough top speed to comfortably handle your sessions.
The Horizon 7.0AT-24 is a strong all-round option from the INTERSPORT range.
It offers a 152 x 50 cm running area, speeds up to 20 km/h and inclines up to 15%, giving you enough versatility for easy runs, steady running and faster sessions.
This category suits:
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Regular runners
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Longer treadmill sessions
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Easy and steady runs
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Occasional interval training
For most people buying a treadmill primarily for running, this is the type of model worth looking at.
Best for Serious Runners
If you run frequently, train at higher speeds or expect multiple people to use the treadmill, stepping up to something larger can be worthwhile.
The Horizon 7.4AT-24 offers a wider 152 x 56 cm running deck and a stronger motor than the 7.0AT.
That extra running space can make a noticeable difference during faster sessions.
It’s best suited to:
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Frequent runners
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Interval training
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Longer sessions
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Multiple users
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Runners who prefer a larger running surface
You don’t necessarily need this level of treadmill for casual running, but it makes more sense if the machine will be used heavily.
Best for Features and Technology
Some people want more than just a treadmill.
If features such as a touchscreen, connected workouts and entertainment are important, the EdgeFit TFT8.0 is one of the more technology-focused options in the INTERSPORT range.
It combines a capable running platform with features such as:
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10.1-inch touchscreen
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Bluetooth
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Wireless charging
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Zwift compatibility
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Kinomap compatibility
This category suits someone building a home gym who also wants a more interactive training experience.
And If You Want to Go All Out...
If you’re building a serious home gym and want something that feels closer to a premium fitness studio setup, the Horizon Tread-XP is the standout option.
The Tread-XP combines a high-spec running platform with a much more connected training experience. It includes a large touchscreen, interactive workouts, virtual running routes and entertainment features designed to make longer treadmill sessions more engaging.
It’s best suited to someone who wants:
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A premium home treadmill
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Built-in workout content
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Interactive and virtual training
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A large touchscreen experience
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A treadmill that will be used regularly by one or more people
You definitely don’t need this level of treadmill just to get your daily steps in.
But if you want the full home-gym experience and plan on using your treadmill heavily, the Tread-XP is the option to look at.
Which Treadmill Should You Choose?
The easiest way to choose is to match the treadmill to your main use.
Walking and light jogging: Choose a simple, compact model.
Regular running: Look for a larger deck and stronger motor, such as the Horizon 7.0AT-24.
Frequent or faster running: Consider stepping up to the Horizon 7.4AT-24.
Technology and entertainment: Look at connected models such as the EdgeFit TFT8.0.
Most premium option: Look at the treadmill with the most: Horizon Tread-XP
You don’t need the most expensive treadmill in the range.
The best treadmill is simply the one that matches how often you train, how fast you run and how much space you have at home.
Explore INTERSPORT Australia’s treadmill range to compare the current options.
