1-Pro £1999 Vision 8200HRC £1799 (*Best below £2000*)Kettler Marathon £1725Trimline 2650 £1449 (*Best below £1500*)JK-Exer 938B £1099Proform 570 £800 6 buying tipsWhen you’re treadmill shopping, remember that a more expensive machine is likely
should look for – it’s enough for all the full mile splits in a marathon and for most people’s speed sessions.Countdown timerIf you do speed sessions based on effort over time rather than distance, a countdown timer function helps. They vary
, and you are happy on a narrower belt.Contact: 01782 749100; www.visionfitness.co.uk (*Best below £2000*)Kettler Marathon £1725Defining features 20 programmes, inc heart-rate control and user programmes; 11mph; 51x130cm; 0-15°; 2.5HP; non-foldingWarranty 2
GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a