The concept of a treadmill has been around for thousands of years. But it wasn’t until the 1960’s and 70’s that they took off in popularity.
So how much do treadmills weigh?
Today’s treadmills weigh between 175 to 250 pounds (79 to 113 kg), but there are larger models that can weigh much more.
Lighter, lower-end treadmills have weight limits of 200 to 300 pounds (90 to 136 kg) on average.
Higher-quality larger models can easily weigh 300 to 500 pounds (136 to 226 kg) or more.
Weights Of Various Treadmills
- NordicTrack Incline Trainer X22i – 397 pounds (180 kg)
- NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill – 303 pounds (137 kg)
- Sole Fitness F80 Folding Treadmill – 278 pounds (126 kg)
- ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill – 230 pounds (104 kg)
- ProForm Performance 600i Treadmill – 224 pounds (101 kg)
- Lifespan TR1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk – 224 pounds (101 kg)
- NordicTrack C 1650 Treadmill – 222 pounds (101 kg)
- LifeSpan TR 3000i Treadmill – 221 pounds (100 kg)
- Nautilus T614 Treadmill – 220 pounds (99 kg)
- 3G Cardio Pro Runner Treadmill – 216 pounds (97 kg)
- ProForm 505 CST Treadmill – 186 pounds (84 kg)
- Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill – 130 pounds (58 kg)
Interesting tidbits about treadmills:
Once the fitness craze took hold, the treadmill became the must-have piece of exercise equipment to lose weight and keep fit.
Since then, treadmills have improved greatly. Different types of technologies and features have been added.
It helps you get the most out of each workout.
~ Fun Fact ~
The treadmill was originally invented in 1817 by William Cubitt. He used it as way to punish prisoners.He believed that prisoners who were forced to walk up to 6 hours a day on one would never commit another crime once released.
Resources:
https://www.nordictrack.com/treadmills
http://www.health.com/fitness/treadmill-invention-history-video
https://www.easytreadmill.com/for-walkers/how-much-does-a-treadmill-weigh/