If I could have any treadmill at home, it would be the Technogym Run. It’s a brilliant machine boasting a quiet motor, comfortable running surface and unfettered access to thousands of follow-along workouts. The problem is, it’s also the most expensive piece of kit I’ve ever tested.
The crystal clear 27-inch touchscreen has a better picture than my actual TV, while the 30-watt sound system does away with most treadmills’ historically tinny speakers. It also has a slatted belt fitted with sensors to track extra metrics like cadence and flight time. But even these luxury extras aren’t my favorite thing about the machine.
The best feature, for me, was the variety of classes on offer. Alongside the usual running and interval workouts, there are instructor-led skills and drills sessions, power-building routines using the machine’s in-built sled function, and plenty of off-tread options like strength, yoga, and Pilates too. If you’re looking to improve your running performance, or fitness in general, this comprehensive approach is a great way to go.
I tried one bootcamp session, which had me bouncing between the treadmill and dumbbell exercises, developing strength and endurance in just 30 minutes. Another class interspersed running intervals with sled pushes to develop the power needed for speed development. A third class gave me a walking tour of a picturesque Italian town, setting me well on my way to 10,000 steps a day .
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