-to-use control panel beats a heavy-duty, low-maintenance treadmill that will last for years. Testers found it smooth, stable and natural, and appreciated its high top speed. Best if you’re a high-mileage runner, a runner who wants to do speedwork above six

It’s easy to understand why so many of you ask us for advice about choosing a treadmill. Next to good shoes, a treadmill may be a runner’s best friend. You can do practically anything your training demands – hills, intervals, tempo, long distance

Where should I put it? Preferably downstairs on a solid, level floor. A typical treadmill can weight 14st. Combine that with the impact of three times your bodyweight, which running generates, and a treadmill in an upstairs room can shake

to be more expensive, but because treadmills are so well suited to speedwork, it’s a factor well worth considering. (Another point to remember: cheaper machines with smaller motors will suffer much more motor stress at their top speeds than sturdier models