Horizon Fitness Treadmill

In this horizon fitness treadmill review, the Horizon Fitness 7.0AT is the fourth pick in our eight-treadmill guide and the best commercial treadmill for app and smartwatch training. It sells for $1,099 and holds a 4.1 star average across 146 Amazon ratings. Connection is the whole point here: the 7.0AT links to an Apple Watch and to Peloton, Strava and Zwift, though each app needs its own subscription. A 3 HP motor drives a 12 MPH top speed and a 15% incline, so walkers, joggers and interval runners all fit. Built-in Bluetooth heart rate and contact grips cover the other direction. By contrast with the bigger names in the guide, this one asks you to bring your own screen.

Day to day, the Rapid Sync motor and QuickDial controls are the features you feel most. Speed moves between 0.5 and 12 MPH, and the dials let you jump to a target pace or a 15% climb without tapping a screen mid-stride. Meanwhile, the 20 by 60 inch deck uses 3-Zone Variable Response Cushioning, which softens landings while keeping the push-off firm. A 7.8 inch LCD shows calories, distance, speed and time, and eight preset programs cover intervals and steady runs. On top of that, Bluetooth heart rate pairs with a chest strap, a USB port charges your phone, and the built-in speaker plays your audio. The 3 HP motor draws 2237 watts, and the frame holds 257 pounds ready to run at a 325 pound user limit. Folded, it measures 44 by 35 by 68 inches, with wheels to move it.

At $1,099, the Horizon Fitness 7.0AT sits in the middle of our eight-treadmill guide and earns its place with smartwatch and app training rather than a giant screen. Even so, two trade-offs stand out. The 325 pound weight limit is lower than the NordicTrack Commercial line, so heavier runners should pick a sturdier model. In practice, there is no large built-in touchscreen either, which means streaming comes from your own tablet or phone. Keep in mind that Peloton, Strava and Zwift each bill their own subscription, so budget for those on top of the treadmill. If your training already lives in those apps or on an Apple Watch, this is the machine to get, and the lifetime motor warranty covers the 3 HP drive for as long as you own it.