Though my local gym doesn’t house any of these high-tech treadmills, I dare to dream of running on one of those that are a far cry from the older generation kinds. It’s a fact that Treadmills burn more calories than any other piece of fitness equipment. Though the opinion may differ from person to person, there simply isn’t a more effective cardiovascular workout. Besides scoring the highest in the calorie-burning column, the healthy benefits of walking and running cannot be ignored too. But who wants to run like a moron on a rubber belt without being surrounded by some entertaining features like a LCD, iPod dock or an integrated music player. Even the geeks can burn calories with a few of them fitted with computer. Sprint over to read through the list of Top 10 high-tech Treadmills-

10) NordicTrack Elite 7500 treadmill with 7-inch flatscreen TV

The NordicTrack Elite 7500 treadmill with 7″ Flat Screen TV is a very promising product for all of you who have a hard time keeping yourself motivated enough to finish the lap time on the runner. With a powerful 3.5 CHP Commercial Pro Motor and 2.5 precision machined rollers you get the best treadmill experience that is both smooth and noiseless. And the most exciting feature of the Elite 7500 has to be its matchless 7inched flat screen TV that is compatible with both Cable and Satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players and other accessories. Now, you’ll never have to make the tough choice between your favorite shows and your daily workout. All this is kinda affordable for $1,999.

9) Super Trainer Bicycle Treadmill – Now a Bicycle on treadmill!

Sized at twelve feet long and three feet wide, this twenty-five hundred pounds giant Super Trainer Bicycle Treadmill innovatively combines two form of cardio workout on one machine. It is a large, custom-manufactured treadmill designed specifically for cycling. The belt runs over a bed of 80 precision, high-speed aluminum rollers. The rider’s bicycle is connected to a computer-controlled tractive resistance unit, which comes pre-loaded with 20 course profiles but is easily programmed by the user with their own customized rides. With no restraints to hold the bike in place the rider can pedal up to full power at speeds of thirty mph with the option of raising the plain up to an incline of 16%. No word of pricing on this Bicycle Treadmill.

8) Treadmill Bike – Literally a Treadmill on a bike

And if you are not bought out by the Super Trainer Bicycle Treadmill, then here’s the other way round with Treadmill Bike. You get on this fusion machine and start jogging. A gear mechanism then makes the wheel spin, and you’re on your way. For $2,250, the Treadmill Bike can also be used as a mode of transportation instead of your car for everyday tasks such as shopping, and traveling to school or your place of work. It’s the most wacky treadmill I have ever come across.

7) Life Fitness F3 Advanced Fold-Up Treadmill

Since foldaway treadmills seem to be the need of the hour in space-crunched places, here is Life Fitness F3 Advanced Fold-Up Treadmill. While the space saving treadmill can be folded up when you don’t need it, the aesthetic design ensures that it blends into any décor without screaming for attention. Featuring 3 personalized speed presets and incline presets, it also comes with a built-in heart rate monitor and ten workout programs including goal workouts, heart sync workouts, classic workouts and custom workouts to see that your workouts are at maximum efficiency. $2899 is all you need to buy this portable fold-up treadmill.

6) Luxurious Treadmill With 15-Inch Television

This Treadmill with 15-inch Television is immensely popular with the health clubs and professional sports teams to provide aerobic workouts. Its built-in 15″ touch-screen television allows you to watch your favorite television programs while simultaneously monitoring workout parameters and exercise data. The treadmill comes preprogrammed with workouts and heart rate control programs including a wireless heart rate transmitter and the EKG contact handlebars to track your cardiovascular exercise. The entertaining treadmill features flat-panel screen that provides sharp picture contrast and rich color fidelity for steady picture display during workouts. The television comes with a remote control, is cable-ready, and can also accommodate connection to a DVD player. All this luxury will burn a hole in your pockets as it’s tagged at $4,000.

5) Hydro Physio Lifestyle - Walk or Run through the water

Since Hydro training has benefits for people across all levels of fitness and it has been accepted that water based exercises boost muscular strength with little concussive forces to the joints, it’s time to step into a new training and wellness experience with the Hydro Physio Lifestyle range. This revolutionary piece of training and rehabilitation equipment enriches its users with the unique benefits of training in water together with an innovative treadmill. Variable water heights enable different muscle groups to be worked upon. Sweeping glass side panels make the user less enclosed and the movements can be watched from outside. Lighting through the water further adds to the overall looks of the product. Adjustability of water depth, treadmill speed and resistance are fully programmable through the products intuitive touch screen. The best part is that the Hydro Physio Lifestyle is confidently styled to complement the modern interiors. No word on pricing though.

4) Pool Treadmill swim current generator

Since most of us do not have an access to a Olympic-sized swimming pools for the beneficial lap-swimming, here is the best solution for such water cardio workout. The Pool Treadmill transforms your swimming pool into a twirling exercise machine. All you need to do is to hook trailer and electric motor to the end of your pool and enjoy a swim against a downstream current of up to 6 mph. The powerful 24-volt DC motor of the portable swim current generator produces 80 ft. lbs. of thrust offering you an extended swimming exercise for up to 30 minutes in a residential pool. The Pool Treadmill costs a whopping $4000 but that will compensate for the fact that you never have to turn around at the edge of your pool again.

3) Walkstation : WorkSpace Treadmill for Computer Geeks

For $4,000, Walkstation is meant for computer geeks who are just too busy to take time-out for a little exercise. Each Walkstation takes about six weeks to build and there also is a version that gives the user the option of sitting or walking while working. This height-adjustable workstation has a quiet motor and belt and is designed to run at a maximum of 3.5 mph. Now, this is just the perfect treadmill for all those people sitting inside their luxury cabins hooked to the computer all day long and don’t forget to count us, the bloggers..right!

2) Platinum Club Treadmill with 15” LCD is iPod compatible

All the fitness plus iPod buffs must run on the Platinum Club Series Treadmill from LifeFitness. It features a built-in USB port built-in to allow you to power your iPod, manage play lists, and watch videos through the treadmill’s 15-inch LCD screen. It also comes with a built-in virtual trainer that guides you to have the proper workouts. The uncommon the Platinum Club Series Treadmill sells for $7999.

1) Technogym Excite Run 700i : Another iPod Treadmill


The most expensive of the lot, this high-tech Treadmill features built-in TV and iPod Dock! Technogym Excite Run 700i has got a built-in TV, radio, and ipod dock. Besides it also boasts an interactive interface which recognizes what type of user you are and tunes in with your likes and needs. The Context Aware interface feature of the treadmill shows the buttons only when they are needed or when it detects the devices. But for $16,000, Technogym’s iPod treadmill is a bit pricey way to banish your bulges.

Exclusive Treadmill add-ons for geeky fitness freaks -

TrekDesk helps to get in shape even while working

Offering an all in one solution, TrekDesk is flexible work station and exercise ball chair that is designed to fit your existing treadmill. It is also compatible with an array of ergonomically designed accessories including an exercise ball chair, manuscript/book stands, stacking trays/phone stand, cup/accessory holder, and a vertical file attachment. It capitalizes on calorie burning advantage of working core muscles while sitting. This treadmill desk and exercise chair allows you to effortlessly perk up health, figure and lower your cholesterol levels while blogging, working at your computer, reading, yakking on the phone, writing, watching TV, whatever. Achieving target health goals cannot get any easier!

JW Treadmill Desk with Multi-Screen Monitors

‘Working out’ can be read as working on your computers as well walking on a treadmill. But you can now blend this together on the JW Treadmill Desk. Featuring multiple-screens, all-new ergonomic console accommodates a variety of treadmills so you don’t need to stow-away your old one in garage. The work surface and monitor arms move independent of each other, utilizing an electronic mechanism that adjusts the height. You can also hook other devices like an exercise bike, stair stepper, or any other exercise mechanism to this treadmill desk. And, if you want a luxury feel to it then the desktop can be fabricated using a variety of laminates, bumper molding, and frame colors to satisfy the most demanding interior design color schemes. No word on price can be had but we will keep you updated.

If you are fighting your way to banish your bulges and are looking for a treadmill that will keep you fit for life with all the pleasures of geeky, high-tech lifestyle, then I bet at least one of these will definitely make you want to jump on it right away. Work or rock your way to a svelte toned figure!