Title: 6 Best Treadmills for Low Ceilings
If you have low ceilings in your home, you might be tempted to assume that your only options are elliptical machines or stationary bikes if you want to get regular exercise and keep your weight under control.
Most treadmills are designed with taller ceilings in mind, but if you live in an apartment or have low ceilings in your home, you may find that your options are limited.
After all, treadmills aren’t exactly known for their ceiling height compatibility, but there are actually many great models that can work well in even the smallest rooms with the least amount of clearance.
What maximum user height are we targeting?
The maximum user height we are targeting is 6 feet 3 inches (75″). So, the formula for the total user height which will fit under 7 foot ceiling is 75″ + treadmill deck height + incline height of treadmill.
6 Best Treadmills for Low Ceilings
We reviewed 6 of the best treadmills for low ceilings, out of which 3 are treadmills with no incline and 3 treadmills with incline.
The treadmills in this article will easily fit into basements/places with low ceilings. The ceilings, which are at least 7 feet (84″) in height and not below this value. Now let’s have a look at them one by one.
1. THERUN 2-in-1 Under Desk Walking Pad Treadmill for Short Ceiling
| Brand | THERUN |
| Color | Green/Orange |
| Speed | 7.6 MPH |
| Weight Capacity | 265 Lbs. |
| Deck Height (Flat unfolded) | 4.72″ |
| Deck | 43″L x 17″W |
| Incline | No |
| Power | 2.5 HP |
The THERUN 2-in-1 Under Desk Walking Pad Treadmill has a 4.72″ deck height without incline. And it has no incline. So, if we calculate the total user height according to our formula we made above in the article.
The Total User height of THERUN 2-in-1 Under Desk Walking Pad Treadmill will be 75″(user height) + 4.72″(deck height) + 0″(incline height) = 79.72″ which is 6.64 foot.
So, if a 6.3-foot person uses this THERUN 2-in-1 Treadmill under 7-foot ceiling, his maximum height will be 6.64 foot. And the user will get head clearance of 4.28″.
So, if you are below or equal to 6 feet and 3 inch height, this low deck treadmill is for you. But according to us this treadmill is perfect fit for people under 5′ 10″ height because it is made for short people.
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2. Egofit Walker Pro M1 Under Desk Treadmill Walking Pad, Low ceiling Walking Pad
| Brand | Egofit |
| Color | Grey |
| Speed | 3.1 MPH |
| Weight Capacity | 220 Lbs. |
| Deck Height (Flat unfolded) | 6.89″ (with incline) |
| Deck | 38″L x 16.5″W |
| Incline | 5% |
| Power | 2 HP |
The Egofit Walker Pro M1 Treadmill has a 6.89″ deck height with incline. So, if we calculate the total user height according to our formula we made above in the article.
The Total User height of Egofit Walker Pro M1 Treadmill will be 75″(user height) + 6.89″(deck height + incline height) = 81.89″ which is 6.82 foot.
So, if a 6.3-foot person uses this Egofit Walker Pro M1 Treadmill under 7-foot ceiling, his maximum height will be 6.82 foot. And the user will get head clearance of 2.11″. But still, he cannot easily ride on this treadmill under 7′ basement. His head may or may not hit the basement ceiling.
So, if you are below or equal to 6 feet and 1 inch height, this low deck treadmill is for you.
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3. SereneLife SL26 Folding Treadmill, Low to Ground Treadmill for Basement
| Brand | SereneLife |
| Color | Black |
| Speed | 6 MPH |
| Weight Capacity | 265 Lbs. |
| Deck Height (Flat unfolded) | 6″ (without incline) |
| Deck | 15. 7” x 39. 3″ |
| Incline | 4% (Manual) |
| Power | 1.5 HP |
The SereneLife Treadmill has a 6″ deck height without incline. And it has 4 levels of incline. The maximum incline is 12%. So, if we calculate the total user height according to our formula we made above in the article.
The Total User height of the Serenlife SL26 treadmill will be 75″(user height) + 6″(deck height) + 2.75″(manual incline) = 83.75″ which is 6.97 foot.
So, if a 6.3-foot person uses this Serenlife SL26 treadmill under a 7-foot ceiling, his maximum height will be 6.97 foot. He will hit his head on the ceiling.
We only recommend this treadmill to users with 6-foot height or below. It will perform a great low profile treadmill for basements under 7.5-foot ceiling.
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4. THERUN Auto Incline Treadmill, Treadmill for Low Ceiling
| Brand | THERUN |
| Color | Black |
| Speed | 10 MPH |
| Weight Capacity | 300 Lbs. |
| Deck Height | 12.8″ (front end with incline), 6″ (without incline) |
| Deck | 47.2″x 17″ |
| Incline | 15 levels (6.5°) |
| Power | 3.5 HP |
Therun Treadmill deck height is around 12.8″ (6″+6.82″) from the front end with an incline. But the person stays in the middle of the treadmill while running. The height of the deck from the middle of the treadmill will be around 9.42″(6″+ 3.42″).
So, if we calculate the total user height according to our formula we made above in the article. The Total User height of this THERUN treadmill will be 75″(user height) + 6″(deck height) + 3.42″(incline) = 84.42″ which is 7.035 foot.
So, if a 6.3-foot person uses this TheRun Treadmill under a 7-foot ceiling, his maximum height will be 7.035 foot. So, a 6.3 foot user will hit his head on the ceiling.
We only recommend this treadmill to users with height 5 feet 9 inch or below. These height users can get a good head clearance under 7′ basement ceiling.
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5. Redliro Walking Pad Treadmill Under Desk, Low Deck Treadmill, Low Profile Treadmill for Basement
| Brand | REDLIRO |
| Color | Black |
| Speed | 4 MPH |
| Weight Capacity | 265 Lbs. |
| Deck Height (Flat unfolded) | 3.8″ |
| Deck | 40.6″L x 15.3″W |
| Incline | No incline |
| Power | 2.25 HP |
Redliro Walking Pad Treadmill has a deck height of 3.8″. It has no incline option.
So, if we calculate the total user height according to our formula we made above in the article. The Total User height of this Redliro treadmill will be 75″(user height) + 3.8″(deck height) + 0″(incline) = 78.8″ which is 6.56 foot.
So, if a 6.3-foot person uses the Redliro Treadmill under a 7-foot ceiling, his maximum height will be 6.56 foot. So, the user will get head clearance of 5.2″. And he can easily ride this treadmill under a low ceiling or 7′ basement.
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6. UREVO 3 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill with Stroll Mode, Treadmill for Short Ceiling
| Brand | Urevo |
| Color | Black |
| Speed | 7.6 MPH |
| Weight Capacity | 265 Lbs. |
| Deck Height (Flat unfolded) | 5.1″ |
| Deck | 17″ x 42.5″ |
| Incline | No incline |
| Power | 2.5 HP |
The UREVO 3 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill has a 5.1″ deck height. So, if we calculate the total use height according to our formula we made above in the article.
The Total User height of this treadmill will be 75″(user height) + 5.1″(deck height) + 0″(no incline) = 80.1″ which is 6.725 foot.
So, if a 6.3-foot person uses this UREVO 3-in-1 treadmill under 7-foot ceiling, his maximum height will be 6.67 foot. So, the user will get head clearance of 3.9″. And he can easily ride this treadmill under 7′ basement.
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Factors to Consider When Buying a Low Ceiling Treadmill
If you’re looking for a low ceiling treadmill, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.
Deck Height
First, you’ll want to make sure the treadmill has a low profile. This means that the deck is close to the ground, which will allow you to run without hitting your head on the ceiling. A low deck treadmill will be a better option for low ceilings than a high deck treadmill
Size & weight capacity
Second, think about the size of the treadmill. A smaller machine will be easier to fit into a small space than a larger one. Every low deck treadmill in this article is small in size. The deck is not that big.
Another thing to look for on the treadmill is that its weight capacity should be between 220 to 300 Lb weight capacity.
Added Features
Third, consider the features that are important to you. Some treadmills for homes have more features than others, so make sure to choose one that has the features you want.
The important features that any low profile treadmill must have:
- Shock absorption system
- Multi-layer belt for bad knees and joints.
- Soft drop hydraulic system to fold and unfold the treadmills for low ceilings
- Non-interactive display monitor to show tracking data
- Must have device (phone, ipad) holder
- May or may not have incline
- Bluetooth or Wifi compatibility.
Conclusion: 6 Best Treadmills for Low Ceilings
After reading this treadmill for low ceiling basement article, you should have a good idea of what to look for when purchasing your next low deck treadmill.
The above 6 best treadmills for low ceilings are unique in their own way. They are strong, durable, and very comfortable to ride on. 3 of the treadmills have incline and 3 have no incline. Non-incline treadmills are going to fit very well under a 7′ and 7.5′ ceiling and so do the incline ones.
For people who are 6 feet and below, these 6 low ceiling treadmills will be a perfect investment for them. Their heads are not going to hit the ceiling at all. But for people who are taller than 6 feet, we recommend they buy treadmills with no incline.
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