The ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill’s Steep Curve

The ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill’s Steep Curve

 

Are you searching for a treadmill that offers a more natural and effective running experience? Look no further than the ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill. Its unique steep curve design sets it apart from conventional treadmills, providing numerous benefits that can enhance your workout routine.

Last updated 8 October 2026 by the ADVG Team. ADVG sells this treadmill. How we wrote this article.

The Science Behind the ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill

The steep curve of the ADVG treadmill isn’t just for aesthetics; it’s what makes the treadmill work. There is no motor: your stride drives the belt, and where you run on the curve sets the speed. That makes it hard work. In a 2016 study, running on a curved non-motorised treadmill took about 37% more oxygen and raised heart rate by about 22% compared with a motorised treadmill at the same speed, and later studies by Edwards and colleagues and Schoenmakers and Reed found the same pattern. A 2021 study also measured less shock through the shins and head than on a motorised treadmill, although no study has yet shown that this means fewer injuries.

The ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill’s Steep Curve

Why Is the Steep Curve on the ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill Useful?

• Harder Work for Your Legs: You push the belt yourself, so every stride takes more effort than on a motorised treadmill at the same speed.
• Improved Calorie Burn: Higher oxygen use at the same speed means you burn more energy in the same time (see the studies above).
• Natural Running Feel: You set the pace with your stride, as you do outdoors. As sprint coach Derek Hansen told ACE, a motorised treadmill drives you, while on a manual one you drive the belt. One small study saw most runners switch from a heel strike to a mid-foot strike on a curved treadmill, though other research found little change in stride.

Comparing Curved and Non-Curved Treadmills

Traditional treadmills come with limitations that the ADVG curved treadmill overcomes:

• Motor Dependency: Non-curved treadmills often rely on motors, which can dictate your pace. The ADVG treadmill is non-motorised, giving you complete control.
• Less Work at the Same Speed: On a motorised treadmill the belt is driven for you, so the same pace takes less effort.
• Higher Measured Impact: In the 2021 study, impact accelerations at the shin and head were higher on the motorised treadmill than on the curved one.

Experience MultiGear Drive

Thanks to MultiGear Drive, you can experiment with different combinations of speed and resistance:

• 8 Levels of Magnetic Resistance: Adjust the intensity to match your fitness level.
• Dynamic Speed Control: Increase your speed by moving towards the front platform and decrease it by stepping back.

Key Specifications

• Dimensions: 1905 x 885 x 1545 mm
• Equipment Weight: 176kg
• Running Surface: 1679 x 479 mm with aluminium strength molded slats
• User Capacity: Supports users from 151 cm to 209 cm in height and up to 179kg in weight

Explore the ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill

Customer Care and Warranty

• 24-Month Warranty: Covers manufacturing defects and quality issues: see the warranty terms in our returns and warranty policy.
• 30-Day Return Window: from the day your order is delivered. If anything arrives damaged or faulty, photograph it within 24 hours of delivery, as our returns policy explains.
• Monthly Maintenance: For optimal performance, clean moving parts monthly. Contact our customer care team for guidance.

Conclusion

The ADVG Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill with its steep curve is more than just a treadmill; it’s a gateway to tougher, more time-efficient running workouts. Upgrade your fitness routine today.

If you loved what you’ve read then you can grab yours here: ADVG Commercial Curved Treadmill CurveMax 1.0

Additionally, we also have a video of one in action here: ADVG Curved Treadmill Review (YouTube)

Our other products have also been independently reviewed by the Home Gym UK Community, such as our SkiErg: ADVG SkiErg review (YouTube)

How we wrote this guide

• What it is based on: the specifications of the treadmill we stock, from its product page; our own photos of it in the ADVG warehouse; and the published studies below, each read and checked on 8 October 2026.
• What we have not done: we have not run our own laboratory tests. The figures on oxygen use, heart rate and impact come from the studies cited, which tested small groups of runners on other makes of curved treadmill.
• Our interest: ADVG sells this treadmill. For a fair comparison with flat motorised treadmills, which we do not sell, see our guide to curved vs flat treadmills.
• Corrections: spotted something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we will put it right.

Sources

1. Wee, von Heimburg and van den Tillaar (2016), Comparison of perceptual and physiological variables of running on a track, motorized treadmill, and non-motorized curved treadmill at increasing velocity, Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis: 37% more oxygen and 22% higher heart rate.
2. Edwards, Tofari, Cormack and Whyte (2017), Non-motorized treadmill running is associated with higher cardiometabolic demands compared with overground and motorized treadmill running, Frontiers in Physiology.
3. Schoenmakers and Reed (2018), The physiological and perceptual demands of running on a curved non-motorised treadmill: implications for self-paced training, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport: higher demands; the change in foot strike.
4. Encarnación-Martínez and colleagues (2021), Treadmill and running speed effects on acceleration impacts: curved non-motorized treadmill vs. conventional motorized treadmill, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: lower impact accelerations, no change in stride timing.
5. ACE, Branch Out With Cardio Equipment (2018): how a manual curved treadmill works.