True 500 HRC0 £3608Defining features 5 heart-rate control programmes; 4 further programmes/9 levels; 12mph; 51x137cm; 0-15°; 2.5HP; non-folding Warranty 5 years motor, belt, deck and rollers; 1 year labourPros Extremely solid build; huge, smooth

The displays on our test treadmills featured combinations of speed, pace, incline, time, distance, heart rate, calories burned, etc. These functions should be clearly labelled, intuitive and easy to read at a glance. The console should be large enough

of your garage. So read on, and buy wisely. Features that matterHere's what we discovered about maximum speed and incline; cushioning; belt size; heart-rate control; safety and more Using your treadmillHere's what you need to know about installation

up the back of the screen evenly, usually with a bright blue glow). We reviewed 8 good running watches in April 2002:Adidas FX100 £80Adidas SF100 £50Nike Triax 300 £99.99Nike Triax S Series Stamina 100-lap £99.99Polar S610 HRM £180 (with heart-rate

days. Expect to pay: £1-2.50 Read more: The RICE Method 7. A Heart Rate MonitorWhy? Runners are notoriously bad at judging the effort they're putting into a run. A heart rate monitor gives you an objective snapshot and helps you know whether you