Treadmill Suggestions?
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Machka9
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My husband and I are adding to our "home gym".
We'd like a treadmill with (at least) the following specifications:
-- can handle weight up to about 120 kg
-- can handle speeds over 10 km/h
-- can connect to computer - download data
-- durable
-- long lasting
-- professional/gym quality or close to it.
Any suggestions?
We'd like a treadmill with (at least) the following specifications:
-- can handle weight up to about 120 kg
-- can handle speeds over 10 km/h
-- can connect to computer - download data
-- durable
-- long lasting
-- professional/gym quality or close to it.
Any suggestions?
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Checkout Treadmilldoctor.com for some reviews/recommendations.
Don't get a cheap treadmill. Not only do they not handle running well they tend to break. Trust me on this.You don't need a top of the line gym quality unit but you need something that will work for more than just walking. In the US something in the $1200+ range is a good starting point.
Personally I have a SOLE model that does what I ask of it. I am not a fan of dreadmill running but it works well on days that I'm forced to use it.
Good luck.0 -
Thanks ... I'll have a look at that site.
I'm in Australia and if I could find something really good quality for as inexpensive as $1200. I would be paying for it now!!
The ones I've been looking at are quite a bit more than that so I want to choose wisely.
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Oh also ... I want it for me and my husband who is recovering from a severe brain injury. He can walk but winter is coming and walking in the dark is probably not the best idea ... so we're putting together a home gym to keep us active in a more controlled environment.
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Checkout Treadmilldoctor.com for some reviews/recommendations.
Don't get a cheap treadmill. Not only do they not handle running well they tend to break. Trust me on this.You don't need a top of the line gym quality unit but you need something that will work for more than just walking. In the US something in the $1200+ range is a good starting point.
Personally I have a SOLE model that does what I ask of it. I am not a fan of dreadmill running but it works well on days that I'm forced to use it.
Good luck.
Unfotunately Treadmilldoctor only reviews Sole from the selection I have available to me. I'll have to look for an Australian reviewer.
https://health-and-leisure-hobart.myshopify.com/collections/treadmills?page=1&sort_by=title-ascending0 -
I have a life Fitness T3 which I am happy with. I only walk so I'm not sure how fast it goes although it does have a running program. I've had it three years with no problems. I prefer to walk outside when I can but during the winter it fills in as necessary.0
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I use a NordicTrac. I don't think it has the download capability, though you can connect to Ifit. In any case, the calorie numbers are off because it isn't programmable with my weight and it assumes I weigh 200 pounds. However, it is wide and long and has a lot of programs that are fun to play with. It also has negative incline, which I wanted when training for a downhill marathon.0
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Just found an interesting and quite detailed buyer's guide:
https://www.fitonline.com.au/treadmill-buyers-guide-for-australians/
Here's another less detailed guide:
https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/diet-and-fitness/home-gyms/buying-guides/treadmills0 -
I have a Sole F80 and have been very happy with it. I purchased it in 2016 and we use it for at least an hour every day ( I run on it and my husband walks). It folds up if space is a concern.0
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