Anyone used the Reebok 8000 ES treadmill?

[Orsorum]

Has anyone used this puppy? Looks like it might actually be pretty good quality, but want to see if anyone else has used it. If I can get this for $500 instead of $800 for the Nordictrack ZS I'd like to.

 

[StageLeft]

Sorry, I've not. I do run at 185 lbs on a 550 Gold's Gym (?) one I grabbed from Walmart and it's pretty useable. These are bottom of the line treadmill prices, though, so you MIGHT want to consider an extended warranty, depending on how much you feel you'll use it.

 

[crt1530]

$500 treadmills won't last very long. If you are buying cardio equipment in that price range, you are better off with a bike or a rower.

 

[glenn beck]

Originally posted by: crt1530
$500 treadmills won't last very long. If you are buying cardio equipment in that price range, you are better off with a bike or a rower.

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at least save up some change and get a Pacemaster

 

[cliftonite]

Anyone know how good the Smooth Fitness is? Its going for around 2k elsewhere and Costco has it for 1500

 

[nick1985]

Why not save your money and run outside for free?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: nick1985
Why not save your money and run outside for free?

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[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: nick1985
Why not save your money and run outside for free?

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I live near chicago and run year round outside. Running outside in the winter is amazing IMO (and free)

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: nick1985
Why not save your money and run outside for free?

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I ran throughout my year in Montreal, including when it was absolutely freezing. Underarmor tights and top, shorts, light sweatshirt, hat, and gloves you're good to go. Halfway through most of my runs, I wouldn't even need the hat or gloves anymore.

 

[StageLeft]

I've run throughout the winter, getting up before school, in university in Canada in a town that gets crazy snowfall and never had the sidewalks cleared, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed it Sometimes it can be nice and other times it sucks and a treadmill in front of the TV is much nicer!

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I've run throughout the winter, getting up before school, in university in Canada in a town that gets crazy snowfall and never had the sidewalks cleared, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed it Sometimes it can be nice and other times it sucks and a treadmill in front of the TV is much nicer!

Haha, well to each their own I guess.

I really enjoy running in the winter, particularly if you manage to get out when the snow starts falling. It's quiet and peaceful and usually you're the only person out (or at least the only one running).

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: BeauJangles

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I've run throughout the winter, getting up before school, in university in Canada in a town that gets crazy snowfall and never had the sidewalks cleared, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed it Sometimes it can be nice and other times it sucks and a treadmill in front of the TV is much nicer!

Haha, well to each their own I guess.

I really enjoy running in the winter, particularly if you manage to get out when the snow starts falling. It's quiet and peaceful and usually you're the only person out (or at least the only one running).

You don't enjoy it when there has been a storm, the sidewalk/trail isn't cleared and now it's about 34F and raining, though, do you? Cause those conditions are suckage

 

[dfuze]

You might also want to look into a recumbent bike like I did for the sake of the knees. The other nice thing is my old treadmill sucked up a ton of electricity to use, my magnetic bike uses almost nothing, to the tune of 1w while running, and 4w when it changes resistance for 2 seconds.

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: BeauJangles

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I've run throughout the winter, getting up before school, in university in Canada in a town that gets crazy snowfall and never had the sidewalks cleared, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed it Sometimes it can be nice and other times it sucks and a treadmill in front of the TV is much nicer!

Haha, well to each their own I guess.

I really enjoy running in the winter, particularly if you manage to get out when the snow starts falling. It's quiet and peaceful and usually you're the only person out (or at least the only one running).

You don't enjoy it when there has been a storm, the sidewalk/trail isn't cleared and now it's about 34F and raining, though, do you? Cause those conditions are suckage

Haha, yeah. My favorite was when they hadn't cleared the snow yet and it was piled up so high that my apartment door barely opened. But, yes, those conditions did suck and maaaaaybe a treadmill would have been better, but then it wouldn't feel like you've gone to the north pole and back after you run.

Anyway, I don't want to sidetrack the discussion too much.

OP, have you thought about buying a rowing machine? It's a fantastic workout.

 

[StageLeft]

Even cheaper, spend $150 on a magnetic trainer and a slick for your bike for the back tire and you can turn it into a very competent stationary bike and far better than the ones at the gym (which are terrible, unless they are spin bikes which are $2k+). Amateurs and professionals alike spend hours and hours on these trainers.

 

[newtonite]

Been thinking of getting this model. It's only online at places like Dicks and Modells. Have read that it's a pretty god low end machine, and am hoping someone reading this has one and can comment on how well it works.

 

[LS8]

I guess I lucked out. I bought some cheapo, no-name treadmill for $129.99 about eight years ago (maybe at Service Merchandise? Can't recall). I run my ass off on it and it still works great. It's a no frills model, it has a speed control and that's it! It does incline but you have to do it manually, floor jack style.