Looking for a treadmill, $2000 range.

[Orsorum]

Unfortunately my most recent exposure to treadmills has been in gyms; was exercising on a Life Fitness 95T this morning, absolutely loved it, only to find out that they cost >$5,000 to purchase. Shouldn't really surprise me, I guess, those treadmills are designed for constant, heavy use.

So I'm looking for something reasonably high quality in the $1,000 to $2,000 range, I don't need anything really fancy (iPod hookups, LCD TV, etc.), just something that won't drag when a fatty tries to run on it. I currently weigh 250 lbs, my goal weight is 185 lbs to be reached in 17 months.

Thanks.

 

[RichardE]

As someone who worked out on a treadmill at the gym, to only buy a lower quality one, I will tell you I hated it, and went back to the gym. Sold the one I bought for about 75% of its value (it was used in the first place).

Don't know why, but after using the Gym one it just felt cheap, offbalance ect. I would definatly buy used the first time if you are going too, just in case you have the same experience.

 

[TidusZ]

I have a $400 motorized one that goes to 10 mph, the track is kinda narrow but for me its every bit as good as the expensive ones at the gym.. You don't necessarily need to spend alot

edit: would also like to point out that I lost over 50 pounds initially on a $40 used treadmill that went up to ~5.5mph. I wouldn't recommend going that route if your serious about losing 65 pounds over 17 months, you'll want something better, but I would recommend checking out used treadmills. You'd be surprised how many people buy a nice treadmill then realize they don't have motivation to use it so they sell it. Used treadmills are a godsend.

 

[Kaido]

Nordictrack sells a couple with the springy surface, which is supposed to be better on your knees:

$999 55" model:

http://www.nordictrack.com/web...1_10301_31151_-1_19051

$1599 60" model: (closeout)

http://www.nordictrack.com/web...1_10301_32251_-1_19051

 

[Orsorum]

Kaido, have you tried the Nordictrack? The $1600 one?

 

[Throwmeabone]

Why not just run outside?

 

[Orsorum]

Has anyone used one of the Nordictrack treadmills that you can buy at Costco for around $800?

 

[cliftonite]

Originally posted by: Orsorum
Has anyone used one of the Nordictrack treadmills that you can buy at Costco for around $800?

Treadmill Doctor says its the best for the price.

Here is a thread from another forum that speaks highly of that model.

 

[glenn beck]

Pacemaster Gold, oldest treamill manufacturer and still American made(around 1700 or 1800 dollar range)


Nordictrack is junk you will have problems further along down the line(known many people with problems, older models are impossible to find parts)

Tips for buying treadmills


1. Do not use Treadmill Doctor- he is about 300 lbs of inactivity.(I have met him Denver Fitness Expo)
2. Do buy it for the extras(i-cards, fans, mp3 input) most lower end treamills have these, remember you run on the deck no the console.
3. You get what you pay for, Pacemaster is good and reliable, but Landice will be even better, and Woodway even better than that, etc....
4. Get a mat underneath

 

[StageLeft]

Your current weight may increase desire for a pricey treadmill, but at 180 lbs now I do some running on a $550 one from walmart. I cannot remember the brand, maybe gold's gym. We bought it about 4 months ago. It's obviously not up to snuff with a 1-2k job, but its motor is powerful enough to run properly on it and if we had wanted to, we could have bought an extended warranty. A big concern with cheap treadmills is a burned out motor and useless piece of junk left over, but an extended warranty may take a cheap treadmill and make it more functional.

Also an increase in running cadence is not just a better running form but may destress the motor a little so that a weaker one doesn't seem as week as if you're pounding down hard but infrequently with each step.

Do not use Treadmill Doctor

I'd agree with that simply because I think their site reviews are totally asinine. In their opinion, anything less than about $800 actually makes you a BAD PERSON and if you're serious about running you should get a HELOC and spend all your home's equity on it. They are totally over the top moronic recommendations.