GYMAX Walking Pad, 2.25HP Dual Display Foldable Treadmill for Home with Remote/Smart App Control, Portable Compact Treadmill for Office Under Desk, Folding Running Machine for Small Spaces

Nice little machine
Package arrived and was able to move it and unpack it on my own. I would’ve needed another person if I’d wanted to take it up or down any stairs. It was easy to set up. Tested it out and was very happy. My teenager then put it through its paces, running and walking at all speeds. It’s easy to fold the handle up and down—easier than I expected. For the price and size it’s pretty great and I’m looking forward to replacing my couch potato tie with walking time.

Second treadmill I’ve tried. Love this one
I had previously reviewed a stationary exercise bike and a $300 treadmill for working out at home while the local gym has been somewhat on lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bike never got used and the treadmill — you truly DO get what you paid for! I sold it after it had been sitting there for months. With that said, my brother and I each were still on the hunt for a treadmill: one for use with a standing desk and another that is more traditional to what you would find at the gym (which I will be reviewing later too).I wanted to ensure that this treadmill would get its fair use before writing the review. Over the last 3 weeks, I had used it about twice each week, and my brother exercised on it for about a month for 3-4 times a week.Right off the bat, you should be aware that this treadmill does NOT compare to what you would find at the gym where those machines cost more than $1000. What it DOES have going for it is that it can be used very well with a standing desk.SETUPIt was SUPER easy to put together (instructions were good enough to follow). Attach the phone holder and optionally, the arms. The latter took some time to mount, and in fact, I actually got a bit frustrated until my brother stepped in and said: put the bolts in first, line up the arms’ holes, and THEN screw in the bolts. Duh. Don’t do what I did: attach the arms and try to fish the bolts into the arms’ holes.MATERIALThis treadmill looks VERY cool! In fact, if you have the control unit folded up, you will see Green, Orange, Yellow, and Red lights flash outwardly with each step as if to tell you that it feels you. Some may find this annoying and I found no way to turn that off. My brother and I both like it though.USE- It shows the values in metric units. In other words, you will see km/h instead of mph. I found no way to change that. Speeds go up to 14 km/h (8.7 mph).- There is a red magnet that attaches to the control unit. You should clip it to yourself so if you fell, it would INSTANTLY shut off the machine.- Instruction manual includes 2 silicone lubricant bottles. It states that for better performance and longevity, you should squeeze some lubricant to the bottom of the treadmill’s running belt and let the machine run at the lowest speed for a few seconds. The previous treadmill I had did not come with any lubricants, and so this shows that the company seems to care about the quality of its equipment.- In its folded position (with arms removed), you can use the treadmill with a standing desk. I love this! To activate it, the remote control is required.- The display cycles through speed, elapsed time, distance (in metric units), and calories.- The phone holder only can accommodate a phone and not a tablet.- Belt starts after a 3 second count down when the Start button is pressed.WHAT I DID NOT LIKE- The side arms must be bolted on or off. There is no quick-release/quick-attach option. What this basically means is that you will likely have the treadmill either always in its unfolded position (with arms attached) or completely flat (with arms removed). If you leave the arms on, the control unit does not fully fold down so you could more easily tuck away the entire treadmill. If the arms could be easily folded away or removed, you could then easily put away/take out the treadmill for a quick workout without having to attach/detach the arms each time.- At the tail end of the treadmill, you will find a metal bar that presumably helps keep the treadmill rigid. However, if you slipped off while walking barefooted (mind you, you should ALWAYS be wearing shoes while working out), you could easily get hurt — found out the hard way. Likewise, if the treadmill was turned on accidentally by a child, he/she could have a finger or foot sucked in by the belt for a potentially serious situation. So, always make sure the emergency, red button AND the power cord are put away to keep the kids from turning it on!- Phone holder can only accommodate a phone and not a tablet- There is no heart rate measurement function- You cannot change the display to imperial units (mph/miles)- Remote control is required when treadmill is used in its folded positionThis treadmill takes up a surprisingly small amount of space, looks futuristic, and is a perfect companion with a standing desk. In its fully extended position, I was able to run fine to about 8 km/h (5 mph). It felt sturdy and safe and was wide enough that I could still focus on work while walking. Quite happy with this purchase.

You get what you pay for
Very dissapointed in this item and also with the company. I was very excited to get this at first because I am an avid walker and needed something I could use at home during the winter and covid etc. This seemed like the ideal solution. After setting it up ( wasn’t difficult set up but the enclosed instructions are severely lacking ) my first dilemma was where to place it because the chord is very short and it must be plugged directly into a wall outlet..it also comes with a remote but I mine didn’t work so I’ve never had the luxury of using it.At first I thought this thing was great..but after a few uses it started making a high pitched sound. I contacted the company asking them how I could fix this. They were no help at all. They offered zero technical assistance and just offered me partial refund.. not the solution I was looking for. I decided to look up online info about treadmills in general.. i did the belt maintenence and adjusted the belt. Then it began making a rattling sound. Again I contact the company asking them to help me diagnose. Again they just offerd a refund amount and no actual assistance.Since the noise was comming from the part in the front with the motor and belts etc I thiught let me just take a look under there to see what’s going on. Most treadmills need routine vaccumimg to clean out accumulated dust and hair etc . Well, this was easier said than done. When I attempted to unscrew the bottom screws to release the cover I was only able to lift up the cover and inch or so one side. One end would not release at all..there was a screw that kept stripping and could not be removed. I managed to vaccume as best I could but I really couldn’t see everything in there.Flipped the treadmill back upright and turned it on. Tbe rattling was gone but now its making another sickly sound abd I honestly can’t figure what more I can do without literally breaking off the plastic housing to see what’s going on.If a company is going to sell a piece of crap atleast make it possible for pple to repair it themselves since its too heavy to ship back for repair and the company doesn’t even offer that option.I am not a person who is generally hard on equipment and I take regular maintenence seriously so it’s really annoying that this treadmill has so many issues. Not a very well thought out product. ..Update:It periodic makes squeaking sounds when I step on it so I have to periodically put some lava soap under the belt to keep it running quietly.I can deal with the small maintenance tasks like the soap and adjusting the walking belt and applying Lube periodically. Something new has happened now though where it is randomly making sounds through the speaker. Different sounds each time like a knocking sound or Chimes or even music. This is never happened before and I do not use the remote with this because it has never worked.I’m beginning to think that this treadmill is possessed…Update: I came to realize that the speaker is connected to Bluetooth and somehow was picking up signals from my neighbors. That’s what was accounting for the random noises. I literally had to go inside the unit and disconnect the speaker from the circuit board and remove the speaker in order to get the sounds to stop.

I love this treadmill. I wanted a small one because I have a small house and I previously had a large one that took up way too much room, it was too heavy for me to move around on my own and it stopped working shortly after the warranty wore out. I decided I wanted to prove to myself I would use the treadmill before spending more. This one works amazing for me and I’ve been using it a few times a week. Thus far I have no complaints, it does exactly what I need it to and it’s the perfect size. The track is smaller than other treadmills but I’m 5’7 and have a long stride and it works great for me. I’ve had zero issues with vertigo (I’ve read some people had this issue on this treadmill) but I also generally use it at different walking speeds to both get my steps in and get a sweat in. I usually use it for about an hour at a time and range my walks from about 3.5 to 4.0. I did notice a bit of an electrical smell the first couple times I used it but honestly it reminded me of getting new and now when I use it there is no smell. I’ve added the oil to the track a couple of times, it’s easy to apply and doesn’t need to be done often. I would definitely recommend this treadmill!

I have been using this daily for a month now and am glad I made this purchase. It was to replace my much larger and much more expensive Sole treadmill that was worn out. I am thrilled that this machine is smaller and less of an eye-sore in my bedroom. I was concerned that it might not provide enough cushioning, but I feel no difference. I am not a large person, and perhaps it would make a difference for someone very tall or heavy, but it works fine for me. I just walk while listening to audiobooks, so a minimalistic treadmill (no snazzy programs) was all I wanted. I was pleased to get a good quality machine that does all I need at a comparatively low price.

The machine works great, however there are a couple things you should be aware of:- Mine did not come pre-lubricated, check it when you get it to prevent damage- One of the belt sides came pre-tighted a bit to much which became noticeable at higher speeds, if you hear a grinding noise when taking a step then loosen that side- ALWAYS check the locking lever for the speed controls and grips BEFORE using, repeat use causes it to loosen and it may fall out of place during use if not secured before hand (was scary when it happened the first time)- Instructions in both the booklet and notices on the treadmill use incorrect or broken English at times- Instructions tell you of things and modes you can use, but not how to activate them- The part with the grips and speed controls has a tiny bit of shake even when secured correctly- Its larger than you might think from shown pictures- Can only really be fit into areas with grips removed which is annoying with repeated use if your putting it away each time and difficult to hold them in place while you screw them in- It weighs a considerable amount for something that can be folded and stored, if possible or of low physical strength I suggest leaving it where you plan on using it if possible (keep away from children and do not leave plugged in)- Have videos saved for maintenance and troubleshooting small issues, particularly if new to taking care of treadmills as the wording in the booklet is confusing, missing steps, and the low resolution fully grey photo makes it impossible to understandWhen its all put together and properly lubricated it does work quite well. All things considered its a great treadmill, but held back by poor instructions and some parts that could have been better.