Article updated June 2025.
Woodway treadmills are a world-class standard of exercise equipment, whether it’s for top-level fitness training, clinical rehabilitation, or everyday commercial gym use. With more than 40 years of experience, Woodway has built a reputation as the treadmill that serious facilities specify, and for good reason.
What makes them different starts with the belt. The Woodway Slat Belt running surface is made up of individual rubberised slats mounted on bearings, rather than the continuous PVC belt found on conventional treadmills. Those slats absorb foot strike at the point of impact, giving the feel of natural trail running and dramatically reducing shock to joints and connective tissues.
The result: you can train harder, for longer, in comfort, without placing unnecessary load on your body. The slat design also eliminates the sound of foot strike. Woodway treadmills are notably quieter than traditional equipment, which matters in studio environments and group training settings.
Requiring significantly less electricity than conventional motorised treadmills, Woodway units last longer, need less maintenance, and cost less to run. That’s a critical consideration for commercial operators where equipment is in use for hours every day.
Novofit is the official Australian supplier of Woodway treadmills.
2025–26 Update: The Woodway Vive Joins the Range
Woodway’s newest model, the Vive, launched in 2024 and has been gaining traction in gyms, personal training studios, and hotel fitness facilities. It’s the most significant product addition to the Woodway range in several years and is particularly relevant for Australian operators working with tighter floor space.
The Vive is a compact version of the flagship 4Front, built to the same rigorous standards and featuring the identical slat-belt running surface. Its point of difference is its reduced footprint and lower-profile display. The “Mini-Quickset” console sits lower than the 4Front’s standard console, creating a better sightline for instructor-led sessions or wall-mounted screens. That makes it an attractive option for PT studios and boutique gyms running coached cardio sessions.
Woodway Vive key specs:
Dimensions: 88.3cm (W) x 156.5cm (L) x 160.6cm (H)
Speed: 0 to 18 km/h
Incline: 0 to 15%
Unit weight: 166kg
Built to withstand up to 240,000km of use
The Vive carries the same three training modes as the 4Front: standard, dynamic (free-wheel), and resistance. It suits personal training, physical therapy, hotels, and residential settings. For facilities that love what the 4Front delivers but are constrained by space or budget, the Vive is the natural next step.
The Woodway Model Range Explained
Woodway’s range isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s how the models compare so you can match the right unit to your facility’s needs.
Woodway Curve: What Are The Benefits Of Running On A Curved Treadmill?
The Curve is the one you’ve seen in high-performance training centres and boutique HIIT studios. It’s completely self-powered with no motor and no electricity required. The curved running surface is what makes it biomechanically distinctive.
You are the motor. Speed is determined by the user moving forward on the belt, and that dynamic forces correct running posture, posterior chain activation, and proper foot strike. Research and elite-level coaching consistently back the Curve for developing athletes’ speed production.
Training on the Curve burns up to 30% more calories than a motorised treadmill, makes it ideal for HIIT and sprint intervals, and because the belt is nearly frictionless, athletes can hit top speed and decelerate almost instantly, exactly as they would on the ground.
The Curve is the treadmill of choice for professional sporting teams worldwide, including NFL clubs, Major League Baseball organisations, and leading football teams.
Woodway Curve FTG
The Curve FTG adds 20 levels of resistance to the self-powered curved experience, allowing users to combine cardio with a pushing and pulling challenge. It’s a versatile option for S&C environments where coaches want to layer metabolic conditioning with resistance work.
Woodway 4Front
The 4Front is Woodway’s flagship motorised treadmill and the workhorse of commercial gym floors. It uses the same slat-belt technology in a flat-surface format, with incline options ranging from standard 0 to 15%, up to 0 to 25%, and even a decline-to-incline configuration of -3% to 22% for varied training applications.
Three training modes come standard: traditional motorised, dynamic (free-wheeling and user-powered), and resistance. The ProSmart touchscreen console includes workout tracking, app connectivity, fitness testing protocols pre-loaded for military, medical, and fire department standards, and an integrated 19″ HD display option.
The 4Front is the treadmill most commonly seen in commercial gyms, high-performance centres, and clinical settings across Australia and internationally.
Woodway Vive (New — see above)
The compact alternative to the 4Front for space-conscious facilities. Same slat-belt quality, reduced footprint, lower-profile console. Ideal for PT studios, hotels, and residential use.
Boost One Anti-Gravity Treadmill (incorporating Woodway)
Built on the Woodway 4Front platform, the Boost One is a microgravity treadmill that allows users to walk or run at as little as 20% of their body weight. It’s used by professional athletes for overspeed training and injury-prevention work, and by rehabilitation specialists for post-surgical recovery, stress fractures, and progressive weight-bearing protocols. Read the full breakdown of the Boost treadmill here.
How Does Woodway Compare to Other Slat-Belt Treadmills?
It’s worth acknowledging that the slat-belt treadmill market has grown. Brands like Assault Fitness (Assault Runner), Compound, and more recently SOLE (with the ST90) have introduced slat-belt models at significantly lower price points, and there are now more options than ever for facilities looking for that style of running surface.
The honest take for gym owners: Woodway remains the benchmark for commercial durability, manufacturing quality, and clinical credibility. Their treadmills are built to withstand 240,000+ kilometres of use with minimal maintenance. The slat-belt technology is patented and has decades of real-world data behind it. For a commercial facility running equipment hard across many sessions a day, the total cost of ownership over five to ten years often makes Woodway competitive despite the higher upfront investment.
For lower-intensity settings, smaller PT studios, or budget-conscious hotel gyms, the newer slat-belt entrants are worth considering.
Custom Treadmills from Woodway
Woodway are certainly a company that thinks outside the box. The example you see in the image is a custom order by WOODWAY Treadmills; in fact, it’s a Rock Treadmill, which was made for use by the military and tactical forces in the USA. It’s, literally, taking the off-road training indoors. Very cool.
Novofit is the official Australian supplier of Woodway treadmills. If you’d like to make an enquiry about purchasing Woodway treadmills in Australia, you can find their contact details in our supplier guide.
Thinking About Adding Woodway to Your Facility?
Novofit is the official Australian supplier of Woodway treadmills. To make an enquiry about purchasing Woodway treadmills in Australia, you can find their contact details in our Supplier Guide.
If you’re weighing up how Woodway fits into a broader cardio floor fitout, our 2026 Buyers Guide: Commercial Cardio Equipment in Australia is a good place to start.
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