Treadmill Review Guru

Expert Home Gym & Treadmill Reviews

About Us | Contact Us
*TreadmillReviewGuru helps consumers find the best home fitness products. When you buy a product we recommend, we may earn a commission.

Kaleigh Ray

Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

Get to Know Kaleigh Ray

Favorite Treadmill

Sole F85 & AssaultRunner Pro Manual Treadmill

Favorite Exercise Bike

Freebeat LIT Bike

Favorite Rower

Ergatta Rower

Hobbies

When she’s not testing equipment or writing reviews, Kaleigh enjoys reading, teaching her cats tricks, and trail running with her husband.

Most Recently Articles

Kaleigh Ray

Aviron Victory Treadmill Review | I’m Already Running Faster

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
June 6, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

I run on treadmills a lot. But if I’m honest, I don’t do many hard workouts […]

Cycplus High-Power Smart Fan Review | A Cooler Way to Train

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 27, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Over the past few weeks, I’ve watched the temperature increase by about twenty-five degrees Fahrenheit where […]

Memorial Day Sales 2025 – Fitness Equipment Deals

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 23, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Is it too hot to train outside? Snag a treadmill or other cardio machine this Memorial […]

Bells of Steel Dreadmill Review | You’ll Still Hate Cardio

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 15, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Treadmills are no longer the territory of cardio fiends like marathon runners and race walkers. More […]

Best Under-Desk Treadmills 2025 – Top Walking Pads and More!

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 14, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

When you think of activities that will take years off your life, sitting is likely not […]

Best Compact Treadmills, 2025 – For Every Home

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 14, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

The more I walk and run, the more these habits take over my life and home. […]

Best Exercise Bikes, 2025 – Expert-Approved Indoor Cycles

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 14, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

There’s something satisfying about the sweat pool that accumulates underneath an exercise bike as you pour […]

Best Rowing Machines, 2025 – Expert-Tested and Approved

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 14, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Don’t overlook rowing because it requires more technique than other cardio machines. It’s a full-body exercise […]

Best Elliptical Machines, 2025: Fit for Your Home Gym

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 14, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Elliptical training was my go-to form of cross-training for years, but I could never beat the […]

NordicTrack 1250 Treadmill Review | Run, iFIT, Fold, Repeat

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
May 13, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

The NordicTrack 1250 is more powerful than ever: a 3.6 CHP motor, a spacious running belt, […]

Hydragun Supertub Cold Plunge | You’re Hot, Then You’re Cold

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
March 31, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

For most of my life, I’ve run along the water. Whether it is the Gulf of […]

ProForm Carbon Pro10 Studio Bike Review | Sweat Tested

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
March 12, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Want to get training with iFIT but put off by the steep prices of some of […]

DeerRun A1 Pro Treadmill Review | Compact and Budget-Friendly!

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
March 11, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

I ran 11 miles the first time I used the DeerRun A1 Pro. Why? Because I […]

NordicTrack S24 Studio Bike Review | Smooth Cycling

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
February 24, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

I have full confidence in NordicTrack’s ability to make a premium studio cycle. Their incline studio […]

The Tib Bar Guy SledTred Review 2025: The Solution I Needed

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
February 19, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Honestly, I groan a little when we get a treadmill that isn’t geared toward runners. I’m […]

Bells of Steel Wooden Manual Review: Compact & Challenging?

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
February 14, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

It’s pretty rare for a treadmill to be considered beautiful. After all, they’re hunks of metal […]

ProForm Carbon Pro 9000 Treadmill Review | Personalized Workouts

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
February 10, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

Gone are the days of hopping on the treadmill and setting up a mysterious workout program […]

Best Treadmills, 2025 – See Tops Picks, Tested by Industry Pros

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
  • Sydney Kaiser
    Sydney Kaiser
    X
    Sydney Kaiser
    Sydney KaiserProduct Reviewer, Content Writer, Certified Personal Trainer

    Sydney is a certified fitness instructor, personal trainer, and sports nutritionist who combines her passion for fitness, health, and wellness with her passion for writing. After graduating from UC Riverside with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, she began teaching indoor cycling and Lagree Fitness group fitness classes to people of all ages and abilities. Raised in Central Michigan, Sydney grew up training and competing on the Arabian Horse Association circuit through both Regional and National levels in Dressage and Sport Horse classes. In college, Sydney went on to compete at the collegiate level as a Division 1 equestrian athlete. Here at TRG, Sydney relies on her extensive background in fitness when reviewing and recommending all kinds of fitness, recovery, and health-related equipment and products.

    See full bio
  • Matthew Clark
    Matthew Clark
    X
    Matthew Clark
    Matthew Clark

    Matthew has been an athlete his entire life. He grew up playing all kinds of different sports and really built a foundation for his love for fitness. He went on to play collegiate basketball in the state of Washington. He then went on to receive his marketing degree and join the TRG team. It’s here where he was able to blend his passions of fitness and content marketing together to help make the best reviews on the internet. On the content side of things, Matthew helps test and review every product that comes into the studio here at TRG. He works with the team to determine how to rate products and which ones are best for people to spend their hard-earned money on. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, living an active lifestyle, and building out his home gym with his wife.

    See full bio
February 5, 2025

There are tons of treadmills in the TRG studio. Testing all kinds of treadmills is a […]

Aviron Fit Bike Review | Work Hard, Play Hard

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
February 3, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

I like a lot of the exercise equipment I test, so much so that I have […]

How To Run On A Treadmill Properly And Improve Your Running Form

By
  • Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray
    X
    Kaleigh Ray
    Kaleigh Ray

    Kaleigh received a master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. She is a runner and competed in Division 2 cross country and track. Since college, she has competed in trail and road races from the mile to marathon distance. Kaleigh is certified as an exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and has worked as both a personal trainer and a running coach. At TRG, Kaleigh combines her expertise in biomechanics with over a decade of running experience to review and test treadmills and other fitness equipment.

    See full bio
January 31, 2025

  • Kaleigh Ray
    Product Reviewer, Content Writer, Biomechanist

If you walk into any running store or performance lab that does a gait analysis of […]