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When you consider that Peloton bike membership reportedly quadrupled over the first two years of the pandemic, it may be no surprise that even treadmills are evolving beyond being, well, run-of-the-mill. Indeed treadmill technology has come a long way in recent years, with some of the new higher-tech treadmills famously taking users' fitness motivation to the next level.

The newest generation of treadmills—quickly becoming known as "smart treadmills"—have evolved to offer the features you've come to expect from other Internet-connected equipment for your home gym setup. These features include live and on-demand fitness classes, bluetooth audio, and an HD touchscreen that allows you to navigate between programs, apps, speed control, and fan settings.

Of all these bells and whistles, the classes may be the biggest hook: Bootcamp-style workouts, strength training, core exercises, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are a few of the genres of sessions you can participate in via your smart treadmill. Katie Crewe, CSCS—a certified strength and conditioning specialist—notes that smart treadmills offer "more avenues to work toward [users']  fitness goals" than more traditional machines, as the new higher-tech versions "also serve as a portal to other types of classes and fitness. So while someone may do a cardio workout two or three times a week," Crewe observes, "they can also use their treadmill for strength training or yoga or pilates." Possibly best of all, you can take advantage of these offerings at whatever hour of the day suits your schedule.

What else has suddenly put smart treadmills so on-radar? Their ability to help you feel connected during our relatively isolated times. Reda Elmardi, RD, CPT, a certified personal trainer and registered dietitian, tells The Healthy: "Smart treadmills come equipped with apps that allow you to connect with friends and family through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter." An added win: "You can even use these apps to keep track of your daily calorie intake and exercise routine."

So which is the best smart treadmill for your home workouts? Here's a review of what some shoppers say are the best smart treadmills on the market right now.

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Users' impressions of the Peloton Tread suggest this machine is ideal for both novice and advanced runners who are looking for a powerful treadmill that delivers total body workouts. After you purchase your Peloton Tread, you automatically sign up for Peloton's monthly subscription, which then gives you access to a huge variety of live and on-demand fitness classes led by world-class instructors to help motivate you. All this on a 23.8" HD touchscreen—impressive—with a user-friendly toggle menu.

A possible downside, depending on your space? You'll need a dedicated treadmill space as the Peloton Tread doesn't fold up.

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A nice perk when you buy this treadmill is a 30-day free iFit membership to stream live and on-demand workouts with elite trainers. (One well-versed iFit subscriber told The Healthy that they found iFit's instructors more relatable than some of the other "cool kid" instructor personalities who lead other smart gym equipment brands.) So, arguably, you may experience similarly top-notch workouts as competitors to this treadmill, but at a more affordable price.

Worth noting is that the NordicTrack T series beats Peloton is in its compact, simple storage. You're able to fold up this treadmill after your run so you can easily stow it away under your bed or in a closet. (Check out these 9 treadmill mistakes that make trainers cringe.)

This Amazon reviewer says, "The iFit membership I think is stunning! Running in another country or hillside with a trainer all while enjoying the scenery while getting a good workout makes using this treadmill so much more enjoyable/pleasant." (The iFit user we spoke with made the same observation, passionately.)

For years ProForm Pro treadmills have consistently been ranked as one of the best treadmill brands, and for good reason. This smart treadmill can meet your needs regardless of your fitness level.

This model has a 14-inch touchscreen, along with a free 30-day iFit family membership. The iFit membership includes live and on-demand workouts with some of the best trainers in the world. What's perhaps most impressive is the ProForm Pro 5000 automatically adjusts its speed and incline to match the instructor's, so you can focus on getting in the best workout possible. So cool!

How does the ProForm Pro 5000 compare to the Peloton Tread? For one, it's significantly less expensive. It's also foldable for easy and convenient storage.

If you're looking for a smart treadmill that can deliver high-quality workouts with world-class trainers at an affordable price, this could be an option for you. Here's what one Walmart reviewer had to say: "This is [one of the] best items I've ever purchased for myself. From the walking space, the large video screen, the storage space for drinks/weights, [and] the ease of folding the treadmill to put away. The absolute best part is how the treadmill reacts to the video/trainer."

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