treadmill recommendations .....please

[beauty]

I would like to invest in a treadmill and need help choosing a good not too expensive brand with features that will still work for me within a year or two.

Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Lucia]

www.sears.com
better to go to an actual sears and check out the treadmills they have diff. prices.
nordic track is one of the best though and worth the extra $$ if you can swing it.

[bluediamond0829]

i actually brought mine from sears...i have the weslo brand..mine was i believe like the one for 349.99 or maybe 299.99 when i got it...and plus i have the extended warranty on it i believe...so it came to like 423.00...proform is another good model also..they have some of those for 399.99...and you may want to go to sears..the salesperson advised me that when i purchased mine that i shldnt run on it because its not made for running on..but i wasnt planning on running on it just walking..i have jogged on it before..but i mostly walk on it...it hasnt given me any troubles..i purchased mine back in May...

[Arcadian]

I have a horizon Club series treadmill at home. Good thing is that is very easy on the joints and not herky-jerky and has a monster 3.5 motor. Bad thing was it was almost 1K:eek: . Good thing it gets a lot of use!

Since I have a gym membership I'm really quite spoiled by the equipment and unfortunately gym quality equipment dosen't come cheap.

But I also need something for when I can't get to the gym to do aerobics and this fit the bill(especially for the early morning workouts)

The best thing to do is go and actually try one out and see what you like. Dicks Sporting Goods and Sports authority are two places that I know of that you can get on their equipment and see how you like it, and their sales people aren't heavy handed. I've never considered sears for gym equipment really because for me, the quality wasn't there. (I haven't been happy with Sears lately. sorry about that)

Just make sure that if you plan on running you get a treadmill with a heavy duty motor..at least 2.0 and up.

If you want something that does a whole body workout and is much easier on the knees you may want to consider an eliptical.




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[sky_blu]

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[hottopic]

http://www.homefitnessclub.com/images/us/local/products/HORI/HORI_T51_lg.jpg

I shopped around for a long while for a treadmill and I could not pass this deal up. I bought the treadmill on line for $499...no shipping, no tax...Orginal price $799.99 was on sale for $599, then they took off an additional $100...bringing it to $499...that is all I paid $499. HERE IS THE LINK (http://www.homefitnessclub.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=7295&iSubCat=2&iMainCat=1&pid=7295)

Features:
QUIETdrive™ System
-1.75 hp continuous duty motor
-Maximum speed: 10 mhp
-Elevation motor delivers 500 pounds of thrust
-Maximum incline: 10%
COMFORTzone™ System
-18 x 50" running area fits any workout level
-1.6mm belt - durable and comfortable
-44mm front and back rollers, 80% tapered
-250 lb capacity SMARTboard™ Console
-4 preset programs add variety to any workout
-Contact heart rate monitor in the hand grip
-Quick keys make it easy to modify your program
-Blue backlit LCD screen
-Built-in fan for added comfort -FeatherLIGHT™ Lift System - Dual hydraulic shocks make lifting and storage easier

-1.75 hp continuous duty motor
-10 mhp maximum speed
-10% maximum incline
-18 x 50" running area
-1.6mm belt
-44mm front and back rollers
-250 lb capacity

-Lifetime frame
-7 years motor
-1 year parts and labor

[spanishteardrops]

Heres some info on what to look for in a treadmill

Adobe Format http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/Downloads/Treadmill_Buyer_Guide_2003.pdf

Word Format http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/Downloads/TreadmillBuyersGuide2003.doc

I have a Proform

[sky_blu]

Anyone have any reviews on this treadmill:

Its the Proform 350 $399.99
http://proform.speedera.net/www.proform.com/wcsstore/ProForm/images/catalog/PFTL31105.jpg

ProForm 350 Treadmill PFTL31105
Features:
QuickSpeed™ Control
Power Incline™ Control
EKG™ Grip Pulse Sensors
MyCalories™ Personal Calorie Center
ProSoft™ Impact Absorption
CoolAire™ Fan
ProForm Warranty

Product Specs:
0-10 MPH
1.5-10% Incline
3 Large LCD Displays
2.25 THP Mach™ Drive System
17"x50" Treadbelt
250-lb. User Capacity

The only thing I dont like about it is that it doesnt have any programs but the one that does (4 programs) is $100 more.

[toinette]

Anyone have any reviews on this treadmill:

Its the Proform 350 $399.99
http://proform.speedera.net/www.proform.com/wcsstore/ProForm/images/catalog/PFTL31105.jpg

ProForm 350 Treadmill PFTL31105
Features:
QuickSpeed™ Control
Power Incline™ Control
EKG™ Grip Pulse Sensors
MyCalories™ Personal Calorie Center
ProSoft™ Impact Absorption
CoolAire™ Fan
ProForm Warranty

Product Specs:
0-10 MPH
1.5-10% Incline
3 Large LCD Displays
2.25 THP Mach™ Drive System
17"x50" Treadbelt
250-lb. User Capacity

The only thing I dont like about it is that it doesnt have any programs but the one that does (4 programs) is $100 more.
where are they selling this?

[tastesosweet]

The Proform Brand is great from Sears. I bought one about 5 years ago and just recently upgraded to a Proform Elliptical. Their products are made well, fairly inexpensive, and come with a decent warranty.

[Phoenix]

The Proform Brand is great from Sears. I bought one about 5 years ago and just recently upgraded to a Proform Elliptical. Their products are made well, fairly inexpensive, and come with a decent warranty.

I am in the market for an elliptical. I was considering a Proform, but they got bad reviews on epinions.com. But, you've had a good experience with it?

[czyfaith77]

i actually brought mine from sears...i have the weslo brand..mine was i believe like the one for 349.99 or maybe 299.99 when i got it...and plus i have the extended warranty on it i believe...so it came to like 423.00...proform is another good model also..they have some of those for 399.99...and you may want to go to sears..the salesperson advised me that when i purchased mine that i shldnt run on it because its not made for running on..but i wasnt planning on running on it just walking..i have jogged on it before..but i mostly walk on it...it hasnt given me any troubles..i purchased mine back in May...

This one (the Weslo) they also sell online at the Wal-mart website. HTH:)

[sky_blu]

where are they selling this?

At the Sports Authority

[sky_blu]

The Proform Brand is great from Sears. I bought one about 5 years ago and just recently upgraded to a Proform Elliptical. Their products are made well, fairly inexpensive, and come with a decent warranty.

Do you think that buying a extra warranty for this?? This one comes with 1 year warranty along with 3 months on parts and labor or something like that.