Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650

The Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 gets better-than-average user reviews compared to other budget treadmills, but expectations in this price range are modest at best. Durability complaints are common; one owner says first the incline motor failed, then the treadmill belt wouldn't roll. Another describes the Maxx 650 as "an average treadmill to have just to get the job done." This model also has movable handlebars for an upper-body workout, but they seem to have been largely ignored by reviewers. The 650 has more features than other comparable bargain treadmills, and owners and one expert seem to appreciate this variety even though both say the features don't always work as expected. The expert reviewer recommends placing the unit where you won't have to move it frequently, as it's surprisingly heavy and wide.

More than 200 user reviews on Walmart.com are our best source of information for this model. It also receives a thorough review from TreadmillTalk.com, although it's not clear whether any actual testing was conducted. This evaluation mostly echoes the sentiments from owner reviews: Buyers are impressed with the treadmill's features, but not always with its performance.