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Buying a Treadmill



Buying a treadmill

Researching, then searching for, and then eventually buying a treadmill can be be very confusing - BUT with help from our treadmill reviews you should be able to make an informed buying decision based on price and feature comparison. Before buying a treadmill think about the features you desire, and the price range you can afford. You will then be better placed to begin looking for a specific model from among our treadmill review list.



buying a treadmill How will you use your treadmill?

Firstly, anticipate your fitnesss goals and other users in your home before buying a treadmill. Most households will have more than one person that will want to use the treadmill. You should consider their fitness needs as well as your own. Buying a "bargain basement", under-powered treadmill that doesn't meet the future requirements of all users is a trap most people fall into.



buying a treadmill The Basic Essentials



buying a treadmill Screen and Console

You will need a user friendly console and screen with a large easy to read digital readout. When buying an exercise treadmill look for displays and control panels that are large, simple and readable. Control panels with lots of controls will cause confusion and may even put people of using the machine.

buying a treadmill Shock Absorption

A good quality shock absorption system is a major selling point of treadmills. The treadmill deck should not be soft or spongy, as this kind of deck can lead to knee problems over time. Look for a treadmill whose manufacturer can give convincing reasons as to how and why their shock absorption mechanism works. Research the information that shows how the maker produced their cushioning mechanism and how and why it differs from others. There should be some feature in the mechanism over and above the use of rubber washers.

buying a treadmill Electronic Features

Today's treadmills have a wealth of facilities to attract purchasers. These range from displays that measure calories used to the amount of energy expended in a fitness workout. Give consideration as to what is relevant to you and whether you would use that facility. When buying a treadmill the important thing is to go for features that can stimulate and challenge. Look for features that will meet your needs as you progress, and ones that will meet the needs of others in your family. Some of the best features are interval programs, and user ID's that can be customized and record past fitness workouts.

buying a treadmill Motor Power

Understanding what is an adequate sized motor causes much confusion. A 2.0 CHP unit is good enough for practically any user providing the other parts of the treadmill are of reasonable quality. A good cooling mechanism for instance removes excess heat from the motor and other mechanicals - thus enhancing the life of these components. A big motor with an inadequate cooling mechanism, however, will probably result in premature wear on components as well as inferior performance. When buying a treadmill view the treadmill as a whole with balanced components instead of merely going for an oversized motor.

buying a treadmill Additional Features

Before buying a treadmill pay consideration to features like a safety key and a speed controller that starts and stops the treadmill in gradual increments. Also consider items such as warm-up and cool-down periods, and heart rate control. Handrails and console grips that are comfortable are also good features to have. Are they sensibly placed so that you can grip them at the start and finish of your workout? Also before buying an excercise treadmill check out dimensions - will it fit adequately into the space you have in mind for it?




buying a treadmill Looking after your treadmill

Ideally you want to buy a treadmill that requires no maintenance. A high quality machine will accommodate normal use without any need for maintenance from the user. Some treadmills have a reversible deck. This facility means that you can turn the deck over when normal wear takes it's toll on the deck surface.

buying a treadmill What if it goes wrong

A modern treadmill contains lots of electronics. Most good quality machines will come with a lifetime frame warranty. With other components,consider a warranty that gives 1 year of labor and a minimum of 1-3 years on parts. When buying a treadmill consider what parts are covered. The warranty should cover: Motor, Frame, Deck, Electronics

buying a treadmill Heart Rate Monitor / Control

The best measure of progress and correct intensity of your fitness workout is your heart rate. Everybody has a heart rate range that they should work within. If your heart rate is too high you may put yourself at risk. If your heart rate is too low you will fall short of your goal. Good quality treadmills will automatically adjust their speed while monitoring your heart rate to ensure that you stay within this envelope. Machines can have either heart rate monitor or heart rate control.

Ideally you should buy a treadmill with heart rate control because the treadmill will automatically adjust it's speed to maintain your desired heart rate. All you have to do is key in your desired heart rate and the treadmills will automatically make adjustments during your workout. Consider a treadmill that controls incline at a minimum. Some treadmills adjust both speed and incline and can cause problems for some people.

On some exercise treadmills that adjust both speed and incline, you have to stop the program if you feel that the machine is running away with you. Treadmills with incline only heart rate control allow for manual speed adjustments to keep you feeling safe and in control.

buying a treadmill Preset and custom programs

Sometimes people will quit a treadmill exercise program due to feeling bored. A machine which provides a full range of programs will help keep your fitness regime fresh and maintain motivation. Being able to customize a program for your personal requirements is also an excellent facility.

buying a treadmill User Profile/ID

User ID's for individual users that store that persons workout information are very useful facility. Both husband and wife and large families can store their individual training data. You can also create custom courses around your own preferences and fitness goals. When buying a treadmill look for treadmills that will log your workouts. Look for the facility to retain workout information for 2 or more users.

buying a treadmill Ease of Use

Keeping it simple - many people can become overawed at the complexity of some treadmill controls. This can get in the way of simply getting on the machine and using it. The best machines try and keep things simple. A large green buttons for go. A large red button for stop. Emergency push buttons need to be readily accessible and it should take no more than couple of pushes to commence a training program. Some treadmills have a manual or quick start method of operation in addition to the more complex fitness programs.

buying a treadmill Interval training

Periods of high activity training alongside periods of lower activity training is usually referred to as interval training. This is a very popular way of lifting fitness levels in a short time. When buying a treadmill consider programming that has some type of interval training. Usually a program works on a 1 minute rest, 1 minute work interval arrangement. This should be so arranged that all you require to do is adjust the rest period once and the work period once and the treadmills computer will do the rest for you.

buying a treadmill Fitness test

This is a dedicated program that you launch and the electronics take you through a routine that measures fitness level based on factors such as heart rate, distance and speed, etc. For the purposes of motivation and measuring progression this is a very useful feature. In essence this is a preset program that tests your fitness level at any given time by using scientific fitness benchmarks. Completing a fitness test periodically will help you see your progress and provide you with the necessary motivation to continue with your training.



The following list is in order of price and allows you to compare treadmills by clicking on the link which will take you to a Review page for that treadmill.

We are constantly monitoring treadmill prices - the link at the bottom of each Review page will take you to a reputable supplier who is currently selling that model at a competitive price.



up to $500





 $99 buying a treadmill Weslo Cardio Stride Plus Treadmill

$199 buying a treadmill Weslo Cadence G-25 Treadmill

$399 buying a treadmill Healthrider H150i Treadmill

$399 buying a treadmill Proform 350 Treadmill

$399 buying a treadmill Weslo Cadence C44 Treadmill

$499 buying a treadmill Proform C500 Treadmill

$499 buying a treadmill Trimline T340 Treadmill

$499 buying a treadmill Weslo Cadence 50SE Treadmill




$500 to $1000





$599 buying a treadmill Healthrider Pro H450i Treadmill

$599 buying a treadmill Image 16.0 Q Treadmill

$599 buying a treadmill Proform XP 615 Treadmill

$599 buying a treadmill Proform 675 Cross Trainer Treadmill

$649 buying a treadmill Healthrider T600i Treadmill

$649 buying a treadmill ProForm Front Runner Treadmill

$699 buying a treadmill Image 15.0R Treadmill

$699 buying a treadmill Nordic Track C 2200 Treadmill

$699 buying a treadmill Proform CrossTrainer VX Treadmill

$749 buying a treadmill Trimline T345 Folding Treadmill

$799 buying a treadmill Healthrider Pro H500i Treadmill

$799 buying a treadmill Horizon T73 Treadmill

$799 buying a treadmill Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill

$849 buying a treadmill Trimline T350 HRC Treadmill

$888 buying a treadmill Spirit Z8 Treadmill

$948 buying a treadmill Horizon T63 Treadmill

$999 buying a treadmill Reebok 8400 C Treadmill

$999 buying a treadmill Image 17.0 R Treadmill

$999 buying a treadmill ProForm Perspective 1.0 LX Treadmill 

$999 buying a treadmill Smooth 5.25 Treadmill 

$999 buying a treadmill Spirit XT8 Treadmill

$999 buying a treadmill Spirit Z88 Treadmill




$1000 to $1500





$1199 buying a treadmill Spirit XT9 Treadmill

$1298 buying a treadmill Horizon Fitness T64HR Treadmill

$1299 buying a treadmill Reebok Vista Treadmill

$1399 buying a treadmill Healthrider Outlook Treadmill

$1399 buying a treadmill Spirit X10 Treadmill

$1499 buying a treadmill Reebok 9500 ES Treadmill

$1499 buying a treadmill Healthrider R60 Treadmill

$1499 buying a treadmill Sole F80 Treadmill buying a treadmill





$1500 to $2000





$1518 buying a treadmill Spirit Z100 Treadmill

$1598 buying a treadmill Trimline T370 HRC Treadmill

$1599 buying a treadmill Image Advanced 3000 Treadmill

$1599 buying a treadmill Nordic Track X5 Incline Trainer

$1699 buying a treadmill Sole S73 Treadmill

$1699 buying a treadmill Smooth 6.25 Treadmill 

$1699 buying a treadmill Smooth 7.1HR PRO Treadmill 

$1699 buying a treadmill Spirit Z500 Treadmill

$1699 buying a treadmill Spirit XT200 Treadmill

$1799 buying a treadmill Sole F83 Treadmill

$1899 buying a treadmill Sole S77 Treadmill

$1899 buying a treadmill Spirit XT600 Treadmill

$1999 buying a treadmill Nordic Track Viewpoint 2800 Treadmill

$1999 buying a treadmill Sole F85 Treadmill

$1999 buying a treadmill Smooth 9.25HR Treadmill buying a treadmill




$2000 to $3000





$2148 buying a treadmill Spirit Z900 Treadmill 

$2299 buying a treadmill Sole TT8 Treadmill

$2399 buying a treadmill Spirit XT800 Treadmill

$2399 buying a treadmill Smooth 9.17HRO Treadmill buying a treadmill

$2495 buying a treadmill Trimline T380 Light Commercial Treadmill




$3000 to $4000




$3098 buying a treadmill Precor M9.31 Treadmill

$3295 buying a treadmill Landice L770 LTD Sport Trainer Treadmill

$3499 buying a treadmill Smooth 9.25X Treadmill buying a treadmill

$3598 buying a treadmill Precor M9.33 Treadmill

$3600 buying a treadmill Landice L770 Home Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill

$3689 buying a treadmill Star Trac Sport Treadmill

$3695 buying a treadmill Landice L770 LTD ProSports Trainer

$3795 buying a treadmill Landice L7 Club Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill




$4000 to $5000





$4000 buying a treadmill Landice L770 Home Cardio Trainer Treadmill

$4095 buying a treadmill Landice L770 LTD Cardio Trainer

$4195 buying a treadmill Landice L870 LTD Sport Trainer Treadmill

$4295 buying a treadmill Landice L7 Club Cardio Trainer Treadmill

$4490 buying a treadmill Star Trac TR4500 Treadmill

$4495 buying a treadmill Landice L970 Club Sports Trainer

$4595 buying a treadmill Landice L870 LTD ProSports Trainer

$4689 buying a treadmill Star Trac Pro S Treadmill

$4695 buying a treadmill Landice L770 Home Executive Trainer Treadmill

$4695 buying a treadmill Landice L770 LTD Executive Trainer Treadmill

$4695 buying a treadmill Landice L970 Club ProSports Trainer Treadmill

$4695 buying a treadmill Landice L770 Home Executive Trainer Treadmill

$4748 buying a treadmill Star Trac Pro Treadmill

$4795 buying a treadmill Landice L7 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill

$4995 buying a treadmill Landice L870 LTD Cardio Trainer




$5000 to $6000





$5095 buying a treadmill Landice L970 Club Cardio Trainer Treadmill

$5595 buying a treadmill Landice L870 LTD Executive Trainer

$5695 buying a treadmill Landice L970 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill






We constantly monitor and update treadmill prices. Before buying a treadmill check the link at the bottom of the treadmill review page which will take you to the supplier currently offering the best deal on that model.







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