Treadmill powertrains – is your treadmill’s drive system sufficiently powered?
When it comes to real office treadmills like the iMovR ThermoTread GT Office Treadmill Review you'll find that peak torque performance is at the top design speed of the treadmill AND that the motors are very high-powered (3.0 HP is an appropriate size). The top speed of a real office treadmill will never exceed the maximum speed for NEAT heart rate, usually 2.0 or 2.5 mph. The bonus for capping the top speed at no more than 2.5 mph is to alleviate any legal liability concerns that some employers may have.
