The Merit Fitness 725T is the least expensive treadmill we’ve reviewed. So what do you get for under $500?

The 1.25 horsepower motor is adequate for low to moderate speeds but significantly less powerful than higher-end treadmills.  The motor warranty is limited to 2 years and the frame weight capacity …

This trendy treadmill distinguishes itself with a sleek, streamlined, space saving design and incredibly easy setup. It ships folded and fully assembled — just pull it out of the box, unfold and start treading. After a workout the 99 lb assembly can be folded to just 59″ x 10″ …

This elliptical trainer is ideal for home use as it features the new Horizon sleek frame design, an extremely quiet advanced flywheel and a custom LED that works like a personal trainer, providing guiding feedback during your workout. Other personal comforts include the built in MP3 port, speaker/headphone …

This elliptical trainer incorporates an innovative SMARTbound console design that includes a blue backlit LCD screen, while intuitive quick keys allow for simple operation at the touch of a button. As with other elliptical machines it allows you to simulate the natural motions experienced during walking, cycling, …

If you’ve been doing your research, you know it’s important to choose a high quality treadmill that will last a while, and the magic cutoff seems to be around $1000. The T73 Horizon treadmill is considered one of the best value treadmills available on the market today.

The Horizon T73 Treadmill, which …