Woodway Curve Trainer £6,530

BEST FOR Working on proper form. THE GOOD We’ve long been big fans of Woodway’s slatted running surface, which delivers a realistic ground feel and is non-motorised. Not familiar with the concept? There’s no assistance from electricity with this one – you move the belt by the force of your own gait, which means your body is responsible for controlling the speed. The only electronics are on the dashboard display. On the previous version it was difficult to change gears smoothly; its steep arc forced you to speed up and slow down quickly, making it best for intervals. The new Curve Trainer has a shallower lift at the ends, making it much easier to control, and better for longer, steadypaced jogs. THE GRIPE Without guidance, testers found it taxing and often gave up after a mile or so. Form is key – you have to lean slightly and engage your posterior chain. RUNNING SURFACE 43cm x 150cm MAXIMUM SPEED N/ A MAXIMUM INCLINE None PROGRAMMES None MOTOR None BUY woodwaytreadmills. co. uk