I was thinking of buying a treadmill.

[techs]

During the summer I jog regulary, but I live in an area where there is snow on the ground for months at a time.
So I was thinking of buying a motorized treadmill. I don't know much about them.
Is there a site that could help me? And does anyone have any info I should know?

The first questions that come to mind are these:
Can you jog on all of them or do you need to get one of a certain speed?
How important is the tilt adjustment?
Is it worth it to get one that has the "cross-trainer" ability which seems to consist of moveable handles?
Will a low price one do as well as a high price one?
I thought that buying one in the spring, I might get a better price?
Where can I get the best prices and what brands could you recommend.
Thanks

Moved to the health and fitness forum - DrPizza

 

[imported_Imp]

I'd be interested in recommendations too. I'm looking to get off my ass in the winter and the summer (tried jogging outside, not cool when it's 30 C out).

 

[Epic Fail]

to fly a plane?

 

[Ramma2]

All of the motorized ones should be able to run much faster than you can even sprint, but it is a good idea to test them out first.

Incline adjustment is nice, adds more challenge to the run besides just speed.

No idea on the cross trainer ones, never used the handles when running. Apparently you lose a lot of the benefits if you hang on.

Check out your local Craigslist if you have one, you will probably find tons of treadmills for sale.

 

[tfinch2]

Craigslist

Lots of people spend $$ on exercise equipment just to find out they are lazy slobs and will never touch it

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
Craigslist

Lots of people spend $$ on exercise equipment just to find out they are lazy slobs and will never touch it

I didn't think of Craiglist.
Once I have an idea of what I need I will search it.
Thanks

 

[skace]

I got a reebok one probably 6 years back. It's beaten down now... from running on it obviously. All I can suggest is get the most well built one you can afford. The extra features are not worth it, but a strong machine that isn't going to die on you is.

 

[gsellis]

Also you can try Play It Again Sports if you have one in your area. They should have a couple in and you can compare too.

 

[GasX]

Make sure it easily fits through doors and isn't too heavy. That way, when you throw it away after not using, you will not throw out your back.

 

[meltdown75]

We found one in the classifieds section of the local paper. Paid $200 for it, bought it from a senior couple.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: techs

Topic Title: I was thinking of buying a treamill.
Topic Summary: Need advice.
Created On: 02/04/2008 12:31 PM
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Thanks

Buy the plane 1st...

 

[Canai]

Check out ellipticals too - less impact stress. My parent's got one of these for Christmas. I'll ask about the brand / price when I talk to them next.

 

[compman25]

Just sold one on craigslist for $25

 

[Capt Caveman]

I'm sure there are other good places to inquire but I recommend checking out the - Runner's World Equipment & Treadmill Forum

 

[jmcoreymv]

Originally posted by: Ramma2
All of the motorized ones should be able to run much faster than you can even sprint, but it is a good idea to test them out first.

I've only used the treadmills at gyms before, but so far the max speed I've found is only 12.5 mph which isn't a sprint, if that is something you are looking to do.

 

[Juddog]

Originally posted by: yamadakun
to fly a plane?

Then he'll need a big fan too in order to generate wind current.

 

[FoBoT]

make sure it is long enough for your airplane

 

[waffleironhead]

you near madison wi?

not sure if they are good deals but here ya go
uw madison auctions off their excess equipment

 

[Mxylplyx]

If you plan to run regularly on it, then you need to spend decent money on it if you dont want to be repairing the thing every other week. $1K is the very least you need to spend if this is the case, and more if you are heavy. While you can cheap out on a treadmill, and get one that seems to work fine when you bring it home, it WILL break under regular use. You get what you pay for.

Sole treadmills are recognized as the best value in treadmills right now. I will be buying one after my wife breaks the $1100 nordictrack treadmill we have, which has already had the deck replaced once after it cracked.

Look here at the F80, F83, or F85 treadmills. Lifetime warranty on deck, motor, and frame, and 5 years on the rest. You cant beat that in the price range. You'll probably want the F83 or F85, especially if you are tall, or do sprints.

 

[Miramonti]

I have a proform 735 but am not totally happy with it. Its great that it folds up when not in use, but only has 6 programs (2 easy, 2 med, 2 adv.) Its a great form of excercise, turn it on and do what it makes you do...if only the one I had had more versatility for speed, course, and duration.

 

[brikis98]

just so you are aware of all sides, i'll throw this out there: a gym membership is typically a FAR better investment, both financially and from a health perspective. consider the following:

* cheap treadmills suck in every way possible. they break, lack features, don't absorb impact (so you damage your knees), they break, are often big and bulky, are loud, they break!!!
* to get one comparable to what you use at a (decent) gym, you'll probably need to dump close to $1k. i can't tell you how many crappy treadmills i've seen even at this price range.
* it depends on how much a gym membership is in your area, but around here, I can get one between $25 and $40/month. Even at the high end, that's still under $500 per YEAR, or half the cost of a good treadmill.
* in exchange, you get access to high quality treadmills, as well as elliptical machines, stair machines, weights, etc. all the equipment you need to get in far better shape then just running, although you still get your money's worth if you only run.
* finally, your company or health insurance provider may reimburse you (at least $150) for a gym membership...

just something to consider

 

[glenn beck]

Get a Pacemaster or Landice, I have a Landice Cardio Trainer, Life time warranty, and is one smooth sturdy treadmill,
has very good shock absporbtion

 

[Jeff7]

Build an treadmill that's hooked up to a generator. That way you can generate electricity and exercise.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: Jeff7
Build an treadmill that's hooked up to a generator. That way you can generate electricity and exercise.

Why don't gyms do that is what I wonder. I figured they would like to lower operating cost.

 

[SuperFreaky]

get an elliptical!