Landice L9 Cardio £8,650

BEST FOR Houses with sleeping babies. THE GOOD ‘This thing focuses on what’s important: the feel of the run,’ said one tester. It proved to be the quietest machine we tested, and the thick, four-ply belt made for ninja-like footfalls. The L9 is also quick to respond to speed and incline changes; runners were pleasantly surprised at how rapidly it reacted to big variations when doing intervals. They also liked that the display flashes until the belt reaches its destination, so you know when you’ve reached your desired speed or slope. Unlike other machines, the L9 lets you hit top speed and incline at the same time – a combo that would tax even the world’s best mountain runners. Our test model came with a ‘cardio console’ (four setups are available), which prioritises heart-rate-based training programmes. THE GRIPE The tiny fan is poor. You have to stand right above the console to even feel it. RUNNING SURFACE 56cm x 160cm MAXIMUM SPEED 19kph MAXIMUM INCLINE 15% PROGRAMMES 20 MOTOR 4.0 HP BUY executiveleisureandfitness. co. uk