Basic or Bells n' Whistles?

gettingmeback2013
gettingmeback2013 Posts: 114 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay, all, I need some advice. When the tax money rolls in, I want to get myself an elliptical and a treadmill. Would you suggest going all fancy and expensive (which mean USED for me LOL) or is basic good? Like I'm looking at models at Kmart (a treadmill for $299 and an elliptical for $249) that seem to be decent with good reviews (AND I can Layaway! LOL)

But then I saw, for example, a Proform $600 machine with all kinds of fun things on it on Craig's List going for $275 (but who knows what you're buying when you're buying used, right??)

Anyhoo, let me know your thoughts.....

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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    i think with machines like that the general rule of thumb is the more expensive the better.

    the problem with cheaper machines is that they arent made for continual use since the assumption is people will buy it, use it for a few weeks and then it becomes a coat rack. i'd look for something that's gym quality, which usually ends up on the higher priced end

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