Treadmills
Home and commercial treadmills from Shua, Powercore, DKN, Assault and Plae. Try them in our Johannesburg and Cape Town showrooms, or order online with nationwide delivery.
Shop by how you'll use it
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Selling and servicing home and commercial gym equipment in South Africa.
Up to 7 years on parts for Shua commercial treadmills. Terms on each product page.
We service the treadmills we sell. Advice on 011 704 6711.
North Riding, Fourways Mall, Sunninghill and Cape Town.
Treadmills
Which treadmill is right for you?
Start with how you'll use it. Walking needs far less motor and deck than daily running, and a gym that runs a treadmill for 10 hours a day needs a commercial build.
Home · walking & light jogging
Walking and light jogging
Up to 16 km/h, a foldable frame and a quiet motor are all you need.
- Shua Apollo E3 Home Treadmill1–16 km/h · 126 kg max · folds
- Powercore RunX 1 Home Treadmill2.75 HP brushless · −3% to 10% incline · auto-fold
- DKN Airun-D Home Treadmill1.75 HP continuous · compact 122 × 45 cm belt · folds
Home · regular running
Running at home
Look for 18 km/h or more, power incline and a deck of at least 135 × 48 cm.
- Shua A5 Home TreadmillOur best seller · 1–18 km/h · 0–12% incline
- Powercore RunX 3 Home Treadmill3.5 HP brushless · 22 km/h · −3% to 10%
- Powercore RunX 3E Treadmill4 HP brushless · 22" touch screen · −3% to 15% · 150 kg
Heavy home use · studios · estates
Heavy use and studios
Several users, daily use or users over 120 kg: step up to an AC motor and a 130–180 kg rating.
- Shua X6 Light Commercial Treadmill2 HP continuous AC · 0–15% incline · 130 kg
- Shua V6 Commercial Treadmill6 HP AC · 20 km/h · −3% to 15% · 180 kg
Commercial gyms · hotels · corporates
Commercial gyms
Built for long daily hours and many users, with 180 kg ratings and 7-year parts warranties on Shua.
- Shua V9 Commercial Treadmill3 HP continuous AC · −3% to 15% · 180 kg
- Shua S2+ Pro Commercial Treadmill6 HP AC · 25 km/h · −2% to 18% · 21.5" touch
- Plae Slat Motorized TreadmillSlat belt · 25 km/h · 0–20% incline · sled mode
HIIT · sprint · functional training
Curve and motorless
No motor and no plug. You set the speed with your stride, so they suit sprints and interval training.
- Powercore Sprint Curve Treadmill8 resistance levels · 180 kg
- Shua Curve R1 Treadmill8 resistance levels · 180 kg
- Assault AirRunner ProAthlete-powered · Bluetooth & ANT+ console
- Powercore Jogging Powerless Treadmill (Wood)Walking and jogging · smaller footprint
Compare treadmill specs
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| Treadmill | Best for | Motor | Speed | Incline | Max user | Running area | Folds | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shua Apollo E3 | Home walking | 1.25 HP DC (2.5 peak) | 1–16 km/h | Fixed | 126 kg | 130 × 48 cm | Yes | 5 yr parts, 1 yr labour |
| Powercore RunX 1 | Home walking & jogging | 2.75 HP brushless | 1–16 km/h | −3% to 10% | 135 kg | 140 × 51 cm | Yes | 5 yr frame, 3 yr motor & deck, 1 yr parts & labour |
| DKN Airun-D | Home walking & jogging | 1.75 HP DC continuous | 1–16 km/h | — | 100 kg | 122 × 45 cm | Yes | 2 yr |
| Shua E6 | Home walking & jogging | DC | 1–16 km/h | 0–15% auto | 120 kg | 130 × 48 cm | Yes | 5 yr parts, 1 yr labour |
| Shua A5 | Home running | 3.0 HP peak AC | 1–18 km/h | 0–12% | 126 kg | 135 × 48 cm | Yes | 5 yr parts, 1 yr labour |
| Powercore RunX 3 | Home running | 3.5 HP brushless | 1–22 km/h | −3% to 10% | 135 kg | 152 × 51 cm | Yes | 5 yr frame, 3 yr motor & deck, 1 yr parts & labour |
| Powercore RunX 3E | Home & light commercial | 4 HP brushless | 0–22 km/h | −3% to 15% | 150 kg | 152 × 51 cm | Yes | — |
| Shua X6 | Heavy home & studios | 2 HP AC continuous (4 peak) | 0.5–18 km/h | 0–15% | 130 kg | 145 × 52 cm | — | 5 yr |
| Shua V6 | Commercial & premium home | 6 HP AC | 1–20 km/h | −3% to 15% | 180 kg | 157 × 58 cm | — | 7 yr, no parts exclusions |
| Shua V9 | Commercial gyms | 3 HP AC continuous (7 peak) | 0.8–20 km/h | −3% to 15% | 180 kg | — | — | 7 yr parts |
| Shua S2+ Pro | Commercial gyms | 6 HP AC | 0.5–25 km/h | −2% to 18% | 180 kg | 157 × 58 cm | — | 7 yr |
| Plae Slat | Commercial & performance | 2 HP AC continuous (4 peak) | 0.8–25 km/h | 0–20% | 180 kg | 147 × 56 cm | — | 5 yr |
Curve and motorless treadmills
| Treadmill | Best for | Resistance | Max user | Running area | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powercore Jogging Powerless (Wood) | Walking & jogging, homes, studios, hotels | — | 120 kg | 140 × 48 cm | 3 yr |
| Powercore Sprint Curve | Sprints & HIIT | Magnetic, 8 levels | 180 kg | 150 × 48 cm | 5 yr frame, 1 yr parts |
| Shua Curve R1 | Sprints & HIIT | Magnetic, 8 levels | 180 kg | 150 × 48 cm | 7 yr parts, 1 yr labour |
| Plae ARC | Commercial & elite training | — | 180 kg | 148 × 47 cm | 5 yr |
| Assault AirRunner Pro | Home & commercial performance | Athlete-powered | — | — | — |
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How to choose a treadmill
- MotorCompare continuous horsepower, not peak. Walking needs about 1.5–2 HP continuous. Daily running needs 2.5 HP or more, or a brushless motor. Gyms need an AC commercial motor.
- Running areaWalkers are comfortable on about 130 × 45 cm. Runners need at least 140 × 50 cm, and taller runners 150 × 50 cm or more.
- Maximum user weightPick a rating at least 20 kg above the heaviest person who will use it. The machine runs cooler and lasts longer.
- Incline and declineIncline makes walking much harder without running faster. Decline (−3%) adds downhill training on the Powercore RunX range and the Shua V6 and V9.
- SpaceLeave about 2 m clear behind the treadmill and 0.5 m on each side. If space is tight, choose a folding model.
- WarrantyCheck what each part of the warranty covers. Parts, labour, motor and frame often have different terms, and they're listed on each product page.
Treadmill questions
What is the best treadmill for home use?
For walking and light jogging, the Shua Apollo E3 or Powercore RunX 1. For regular running, the Shua A5 is our best seller, and the Powercore RunX 3E adds a 4 HP brushless motor, a 22" touch screen and −3% to 15% incline.
What is the difference between a home and a commercial treadmill?
A commercial treadmill is built to run for many hours a day with many different users. It has a larger AC motor, a bigger deck, a higher user-weight rating (usually 180 kg) and a longer parts warranty. A home treadmill is lighter, often folds, and is designed for one household.
How much space do I need for a treadmill?
Allow the treadmill's footprint plus about 2 m clear behind it and 0.5 m on each side. Folding models such as the Shua A5, Apollo E3 and Powercore RunX range take up much less floor space when stored.
Should I buy a curve treadmill or a motorised treadmill?
A curve treadmill has no motor. You drive the belt with your stride, so it suits sprints, interval training and functional gyms, and it needs no power point. A motorised treadmill is better for steady walking and running, programmed workouts, incline training and apps like Zwift and Kinomap.
Can I pay for a treadmill in instalments?
Yes. You can choose Payflex, Float or Mobicred at checkout, subject to their approval. See our finance page for details.
Can I see a treadmill before I buy?
Yes. Visit our showrooms in North Riding (Northlands Corner), Fourways Mall, Sunninghill or Maitland, Cape Town. Call 011 704 6711 first to check which models are on the floor.
Do you service treadmills?
Yes. Our own technicians service the treadmills we sell. Book a visit on our service request page.
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