5 Best Selling Treadmill in India (Lifelong/ Powermax & Cultfit)

Let’s face it, hitting the gym isn’t always convenient. But what if you could bring the gym home? That’s where treadmills come in. They’re a fantastic way to get in a great workout, no matter the weather.

But with so many options on the market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

In this post, we’ll help you navigate the crowded treadmill landscape by highlighting the top 5 best selling treadmill in India.

Make sure you buy the right treadmill based on your weight, height, preferred activity—whether it is walking, jogging, or running—and how much space you have in your house. 

Top 5 treadmill brands – Best Selling Treadmill in India

Service	Main Features	Score
1 Best Overall Treadmill	Fitkit By Cult Treadmill	10	Price
2 Under Desk Treadmill for Home	PowerMax Fitness JogPad-3 (3HP)	9	Price
3 Best For Runners	Durafit Strong 4.5 HP Treadmill	9.5	Price
4 Foldable Under Desk Treadmill	Lifelong Treadmill	8.5	Price

Let me help you decide.

Which treadmill to buy?

First, you have to determine what type of treadmill you need. 

If you have a lot of space in your house and can keep the treadmill open at all times, then you don’t need to consider a foldable treadmill. 

However, if you are short on space, you can consider a horizontal foldable treadmill. 

A horizontal foldable treadmill can be pushed under a bed or a sofa when not in use.

Typically, horizontal foldable treadmills are less powerful than others and are mostly used for walking or light jogging only.

Once you have decided on the type, you have to determine the maximum weight that the treadmill supports. 

Maximum Weight Needed

Most treadmills support a range between 90 to 125 kgs for walking.

If you plan to use it for running, you have to reduce 20 to 30 kgs from the maximum weight. 

For example, if your weight is around 90 kgs and you want to use the treadmill for running, then you need to buy a treadmill that supports a maximum weight of at least 110 to 120 kgs.

The treadmills that support higher weights are more expensive.

Next, based on your preferred activity, you need to decide the maximum speed supported by the treadmill. 

Maximum Treadmill Speed

Typical walking speeds are 4 to 7.5 km/h. Typical jogging speeds can be between 7 to 9 km/h, and running speeds go up to 12 to 14 km/h. 

So, if you’re using your treadmill mainly for walking, a treadmill with speeds up to 8 km/h is sufficient. For jogging, speeds up to 10 km/h are sufficient, and for running, you need a higher-speed treadmill.

Treadmill Motor

The next thing to determine is the type of motor. 

Most common for home treadmills are DC motors, which support continuous running for about 30 to 40 minutes, after which they need to rest.

This is good enough for home use. For commercial use, where the treadmill will run for longer periods of time, a treadmill with an AC motor is a must. 

All treadmills compared today are for home use and therefore have DC motors.

Horsepower.

Two measures are typically used: continuous horsepower and peak horsepower. 

If you are using the treadmill for running, consider getting a treadmill with at least 2 horsepower in continuous mode or 4 horsepower in peak mode.

Treadmill Running Belt

The next important consideration is the running area or the size of the running belt. 

Why is this important?

If you are taller, you may have longer strides for running and, therefore, need a bigger running area. Look for a minimum of the areas listed on the screen based on your preferred activities.

Now, if you’d like to add more intensity to your walk or run, an incline feature on the treadmill is quite handy. 

High-end treadmills have an automatic incline that adjusts up to 15%.

This is useful if you plan to use the treadmill intensively or if different people in your family will be using it. Most horizontal foldable treadmills do not have an incline.

Treadmill Controls

Lastly, the controls. The majority of treadmills have an LED display with touch or button controls. Foldable models also come with a remote. Some treadmills allow connectivity via a phone through Bluetooth.

From a warranty point of view, most brands offer a one-year warranty on the product, with additional warranties on the motor and frame. 

Lifelong Fitkit by Cult, Maxpro 2, and PowerMax provide additional warranties on the frame. Remember that you need to lubricate the treadmill periodically for optimal performance.

You can either do it yourself or request service at an additional cost.

Pricing typically falls into three ranges: 

– Treadmills good for walking or light jogging are available for under ₹20,000. These are mostly compact and can be folded horizontally under a sofa or bed. They typically do not have an incline or only have a manual incline, lower horsepower, lower maximum weight support, and lower maximum speeds.

– Treadmills good for jogging or light running are available between ₹20,000 to ₹30,000. These mostly have a manual incline, running speeds up to 14 km/h, and motors supporting up to 4 horsepower.

– Premium treadmills that support much higher speeds and weights with more horsepower are priced upwards of ₹30,000. There are also many treadmills in the ₹40,000+ range, but in the up-to-₹40,000 range, you can find a great treadmill for home use.

Based on all of this, here are my best treadmill recommendations for home use. 

If you intend to use a treadmill for running, I have two recommendations for you:

– My first recommendation for the best treadmill for running, jogging, and walking is the Fitkit by Cult.

It has a large running area suitable for running, an automatic incline, a 5-horsepower peak motor capacity, and a maximum running speed of 16 km/h. It supports a max user weight of 110 kg for walking and approximately 85 to 90 kg for running.

This treadmill should work for most people under 90 kg who need a treadmill for running. In addition to the treadmill, you also get access to Cult’s online training for up to 3 months.

– For up to 100 kgs in weight, you can consider the Durafit Heavy Treadmill, which has almost the same capabilities as the Fitkit by Cult but with an extra supported user weight of 100 kgs.

Now, if you are looking for a horizontal foldable treadmill or an under-the-desk treadmill, I have two recommendations for you:

– If you plan to use it only for walking, consider the Lifelong Treadmill you see on the screen at a budget price of under ₹14,000. It supports a maximum user weight of 110 kg for walking.

Since it has a smaller belt size, a motor capacity of only 2 horsepower, and a maximum speed of 8 km/h, it can predominantly be used only for walking. 

Remember, this model does not have an incline option.

The biggest benefit is its sleek design, allowing it to slide under your bed or sofa when folded. 

The height is typically less than 3 inches, but you do need to unscrew the handle to collapse it down.

It also comes with a remote to control the speed of the treadmill.

– If you would like to do light jogging with a foldable treadmill, then I recommend the PowerMax JogPad. 

Like most horizontal foldable treadmills or under-the-desk treadmills, this does not have an incline. It supports a maximum user weight of 100 kg for walking and 75 to 80 kilograms of running. 

While it supports a maximum speed of 12 km/h, which is ideal for running, it does have a small belt area and a 3-horsepower motor. It may not be comfortable for running, especially for tall people with longer strides.

Unlike the Lifelong treadmill, the PowerMax JogPad is easier to collapse using a lever.

Thank you for reading out blog “best selling treadmill in India”, and see you in the next blog!