Helping You Make The Right Decisions When Buying New Treadmills
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Treadmill Buying Guide
First, you'll be happy to know that treadmills have been the largest selling category of cardio products for the past 20 years. Treadmills allow for a natural running/walking motion that the human body is well suited for. Motorized treadmills automatically pace the user. For this reason, treadmills enjoy a significantly lower drop-off rate than any other workout machine. Once you get into a routine,...
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First, you'll be happy to know that treadmills have been the largest selling category of cardio products for the past 20 years. Treadmills allow for a natural running/walking motion that the human body is well suited for. Motorized treadmills automatically pace the user. For this reason, treadmills enjoy a significantly lower drop-off rate than any other workout machine. Once you get into a routine, you're more likely to stay with it. But you already know you want a treadmill, so let's dig into what to look for.
Before exploring how to research various manufacturers, makes and models, let's go over a few DOs and DON'Ts:
DON'T make your decision based on just one person's opinion.
DO look at many sources available online such as About.com (owned by the New York Times), Epinions, Bizrate and Consumer Guide online (which is now part of www.howstuffworks.com).
DON'Tget too hung up on the specs and horsepower ratings (we'll explain in more detail below).
Where to Buy Cheap Treadmills
What are cheap treadmills? One kind of cheap treadmill is cheap in both quality and price. Most motorized treadmills for under $1,000 manufacturer's suggested retail price are less sturdy, have a less powerful motor, and have fewer workout features. As a result, they may not work well for heavier runners and walkers and are more prone to break down from average use. The good news is that overall quality has been improving at the lower price points over the past several years, especially with folding treadmills, according to treadmill expert Fred Waters.
Rather than pay hundreds of dollars and still get a low quality treadmill, it is wiser to shop for a used good quality treadmill for the same price or less. You can often find a good used motorized treadmill for a huge discount and get a better quality treadmill for your dollars. Many people sell their almost-unused treadmills as the New Year's Resolutions wear off. You can find practically new treadmills sold as used.
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