Golds Gym Maxx Crosswalk 650

The Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 gets good reviews from walkers who are looking for an inexpensive treadmill, but it's sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and it's currently listed as out of stock at Walmart.com. Unlike other budget treadmills, such as the Gold's Gym 450 (*Est. $400) -- which reviews say probably won't be especially durable -- the Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 comes with a lifetime warranty on its frame and 25 years on its motor. Reviewers are impressed with upscale features such as adjustable cushioning and quick-set speed and incline controls. However, experts and users find fault with some features, such as the hand-grip heart rate monitor that fails to work properly in several reviews. The one-year parts-and-labor warranty is relatively short, and the Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 isn't recommended as often as the more expensive Sole F63 (*Est. $1,050) with its heftier warranty. Reviews also recommend the Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 only for walking or light jogging, saying the 1.75-horsepower motor isn't powerful enough for serious running. Still, it gets very high marks from owners at Walmart.com. If you can still find this treadmill in your local Wal-Mart store, reviews indicate it's a good choice for walkers.

Expert testers at TreadmillDoctor.com and ConsumerReports.org rate treadmills on several measures and then clearly rank the best models. The Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 gets plenty of user feedback at Walmart.com, giving some insight into how this treadmill performs for its owners.