Low-profile folding, motorized treadmill

A treadmill having a motorized treadbase and a folding handrail, the handrail folding with respect to the treadbase such that the treadmill achieves a low profile when the handrail is in a folded position, the treadmill comprising:

• a treadbase, the treadbase comprising first and second rollers and an endless belt movably trained about the first and second rollers, the treadbase configured to be mounted on a support surface while a user exercises thereon;
• a motor coupled to the treadbase, the motor also being movably coupled to the first roller such that the motor selectively turns the first roller, thereby causing the belt to move;
• first and second flywheels coupled to the motor;
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• a handrail pivotally coupled to the treadbase, the handrail selectively folding downwardly toward the treadbase, such that the treadbase can be in a substantially horizontal orientation during use and during storage and such that the treadmill is less than about 8 inches in height when the handrail is in a folded position.

A treadmill having a motorized treadbase and a folding handrail, the handrail folding with respect to the treadbase such that the treadmill achieves a low profile when the handrail is in a folded position, the treadmill comprising:

• a treadbase, the treadbase comprising first and second rollers and an endless belt movably trained about the first and second rollers;
• a motor coupled to the treadbase, the motor also being movably coupled to the first roller such that the motor selectively turns the first roller, thereby causing the belt to move;
• a handrail pivotally coupled to the treadbase, the handrail selectively folding downwardly toward the treadbase, such that the treadmill is less than about 8 inches in height when the handrail is in a folded position;
• and
• a glide mounted on a lower surface of the treadbase.