
KingSmith's G5i treadmill folds to 10.2 inches thick while offering an 18% powered incline, targeting home workouts in tight spaces.
KingSmith, the company behind the WalkingPad brand, launched the G5i foldable treadmill with an 18% powered incline and a deck that folds to 10.2 inches thick. The unit can sit flat or stand vertically against a wall.
Traditional incline treadmills eat floor space. They are fixed structures that demand a dedicated room or a corner the furniture cannot touch. KingSmith's answer is a folding frame that tucks away when the workout ends, aimed at apartments, home offices, and rooms that serve multiple purposes.
"With the G5i, we wanted to remove the compromise between challenging incline training and space-saving design," CEO Albert Jing said in a statement. "It gives users the freedom to make the most of their workout time with calorie-burning incline walks and runs, then fold the treadmill away when they're done."
The incline runs from 0% to 18% across 25 adjustable levels. A study available through the National Library of Medicine found that walking at steeper inclines requires greater metabolic energy, which supports incline walking as one way to increase energy expenditure without moving faster.
The G5i arrives fully assembled. A foot-operated unlocking mechanism lets the user fold the deck without bending over. Built-in wheels and a handle help with moving and storage. The SpeedDial control combines workout adjustments with a dynamic display, and the SoftStep Incline cushioning system is designed to reduce impact.
KingSmith has built the WalkingPad brand around compact fitness equipment for home use. The G5i is its first foldable treadmill with a powered incline.
A photo accompanying the announcement is available at the company's newsroom page.
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