Does it really just cut off? I colored the second, less essential half of the article grey for visual simplicity. Is it not showing up as such for you?
Noise — If you’re in an office environment noise is a real concern, especially for the $35 Craiglist special. There are exercise treadmills out there that are whisper quiet but you’ll need to find out which ones. I assume the new generation of treadmills geared for desk use are a fair bit quieter.