The Proform 680 trainer treadmill is perhaps one of the most strong home treadmills that you'll find on the market, and when you're jogging briskly, you'll feel the difference. You won’t feel as if the machine is shaking with your every stride, and you won’t worry about it falling apart after having a couple of months of heavy working out. Especially if you're a heavier person, this can be an important feature.

The console itself has a unique feature – a built-in speaker system which allows you to fire up your iPod or other MP3 player and hear your music without having to don headphones. For those of you who like to rock out (myself included!) when you work out, having the Intermix Acoustics 2 Sound System assisting you to along is well worth the cost.

Finally, there are many of workouts, created specifically for walkers and joggers, that you can choose from, or you can just go at your own pace. If you're looking into pushing yourself a little harder than usual, choose one of these simple QuickSelect workouts and find out how you fare.

The Proform 680, although not as sturdy as a treadmill you might find in a high-end gym, is an excellent buy for the money and stands up against any home model which you might find around the same price. Using its many features, the easy to understand display, and the quiet motor, you will always be thrilled to climb aboard this baby and begin burning calories. Although it might not be as much fun as walking or running outside, at least you are able to tune in to your music and track your progress as you go.