What treadmill do YOU use at your HOME?

lovelee79

I'm looking to buy a treadmill for home. I've never bought one before. So...
What brand/model of treadmill do you use at your home?
Would you recommend or buy it again? Your advice and tips are greatly appreciated!
(The most I'm willing to spend is $1000.)
Thank you!

taso42

Pacemaster Platinum Pro VR. It rules.

These links help with selecting a treadmill
http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/Treadmill-Buyers-guide
http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/2010-Used-Buyers-Guide-Treadmills-and-Ellipticals
http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/BestBuyAwards-Treadmill?category=2667

rachmass1

13-year old True 500 HRC. Best treadmill ever

melcpia

I spent $3000 on a Go fit Platinum....best thing I ever did!

Brad805

I have a low end commercial True that cost around $3k. I had a fold-up one before that was around $700 and it worked perfectly fine. Generally speaking once you spend more than $1k they have more electronic features, more powerful motor, heavier frame and a slightly better belt. The heavier frame and higher hp motors are needed for a gym where they are used a lot more and for heavier operators. Each model has a suggested max weight. I suggest you go try some out and see how they fit you. Some seem to need or like a wider longer belt. The most important features for your knees are the belt and cushioning. My first treadmill had a 1.5hp motor and it always worked fine. There are lots of great review sites online too.

lovelee79

There's no way I can spend over $1000. I've been researching online like crazy, but still unsure, so I wanted to ask the people I trust .... YOU !!!
I'm looking for at least a 2.5 hp motor.
And cushion is important to me because I have bad knees. I'm looking to jog on it. Not just walk, so I need power and durability.
I'm super nervous about buying a used one on craisglist.
- Does anyone else have recommendations for me?
Thank you!!!

meglet175

Check out Craig's List or stores like Play It Again Sports to see if you can find a used treadmill in good condition - you know, one that was used a a clothesrack rather than for exercise.

Brad805

I wouldn't be that nervous about buying a used one. This is one of the most common home exercise equipment that is bought and turned into an expensive clothes hanger. I sold my old one online for $75 mostly because I wanted to avoid throwing it away. I know it would have worked fine for many more years, but I just got it in my head I wanted a new one. There are tons of options in the $1k range.

Here are some review sites I found:
http://www.treadmilltalk.com/
http://treadmill-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.treadmill-world.com/ratings-reviews.html

strawberrytoast

I spent about $300 but i read lots of reviews first. Mine is from the UK made by Pro-fitness. Im just a beginner so i got one with no incline which was as much as i could afford at the time. 2 years later its still going strong.

janellereese

I had a Weslo (Walmart) treadmill that I bought for $200 and it was still running when I gave it away 4 years later. I was just wanting to walk off baby weight when I got it and it served it's purpose. I had started running on it when it was too cold to run outside and that's when I noticed that the distance/speed was VERY off. I still got a good timed workout done, I just didn't know how far or fast I was going. I would still use it if I had a place to put it.

jamiek917

yowza keewadin treadmill. had incredible reviews online, and i had non stop problems.

Wickedone1973

My NordicTrack 2170 or 2190 has been good for 3 years now. I'm sure I overpaid a bit for the name, but it's been reliable for me and my DW.

lyttlewon

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00624985000P

This one exactly.

dixiewhiskey

Precor

If you can't afford over $1000, go used or look for sales. Plenty of treadmills do the same things, you may just wanna research about brand name and other's experience with it (for quality) before making a decision.. as you should with anything you buy.

_TEMPEST_

Weslo Cadence. I've had 2....One I bought new for $300 in 1990-something (my ex pawned it) and I picked up another identical one for 10 bucks at an estate auction. I never knew how crappy it was until I went to the gym and used their LifeFitness Integrity machines. My dog runs on the old Weslo during bad weather...don't waste the money on cheap equipment.

cinrn68

I have a Nordictrack Commercial and I really like it. It has the ifit card reader, which is pretty cool. I have a few Jillian Michael's "lose weight" programs and they work very well for it.

lovelee79

Bump for more recommendations

.... And thank you all so far for your input ! Very appreciated !

JUDDDing

Check out the Spirit Esprit line. You can usually find one of those for $1k.

IMO, It's a solid treadmill. Not many gimmicks, but has programs, quick-sets, heart rate, incline, handy controls on the arms, big deck, etc. And it is strong and stable enough to take me running on it at 330#.

Be careful with treadmill sales people. They are very much like used car sales people.

Amlynnskie

I've had the pro-form XP weight loss 620 for about 6 yrs now and I LOVE it. Definitely great quality with all the bells and whistles. I think I paid about $800 for it. 6 yrs later, it's still like new, it's held up that well. Highly recommend....

selig0730

I think at Costco its under $1000

waldo56

We've got a Sole folding treamill. Great investment, was less than 1K.

The deck broke on it a year ago, but it had a lifetime warranty, and their customer service was great, gave 'em a call, and we had a new deck 2 days later.

VirtuousVal

I'm looking to buy a treadmill for home. I've never bought one before. So...
What brand/model of treadmill do you use at your home?
Would you recommend or buy it again? Your advice and tips are greatly appreciated!
(The most I'm willing to spend is $1000.)
Thank you!

I have Invested in a "Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000".
It is more expensive than what your willing to spend. I paid cash for mine! By the way, They do offer Financing, on approval of credit! I purchased mine a few years ago, in 2009, it was little less expensive, than they are priced now!
It works your entire legs, your core, and arms, everything! With the results I achieved with this Bowflex® TreadClimber® machine, I'll never use anything else! I'd rather fork out the money for this machine than have to pay for a Gym membership and the gasoline, it would take to get me the Gym. Believe me, I have gotten so sedentarty after my 2 Brain Aneursyms and a stroke that resulted in my weight gain. Take it from Someone who, had to learn to walk again and is now "Disabled" and I have had suffered from Paralysis on my left side!! I praise God everyday and I am so Grateful & Thankful to God, for I can now walk once again! My left leg is still weaker than the right, so I have to adjust the shocks so that my weak leg has to work harder. You can't do that with a treadmill or elliptical! That has been one of my favorite features.
This Bowflex® TreadClimber® has been and is going to continue to be a Huge Life-Saver for me!!!

If you use this machine, "DILIGENTLY", it will pay for itself!!
It is one of my Best Investments I have ever made for myself on my "Healthier LifeStyle Journey"! I have absolutely no regrets in my Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000!!!
This gives You a much higher intensity workout, but low impact exercise. I can Burn 3X more Calories in Less than the amount of time! Unlike using a treadmill, I can get my heart rate up to where I want it on the Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000!!! In the minimum amount of time and there is less stress on my knees, and it isn't there as it is, with a Treadmill. I can burn 3X more, as many calories on my Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000!!! In the same amount if time it takes on the Treadmill. It will "Reduce" your exercise time with a super-efficient, low impact workout!

Bowflex's Treadclimber TC3000 Cardio Machine offers an array of electronics and features to push your workout to the next level. It is similar in function to a Treadmill, this low-impact machine is engineered to burn fat without pounding your joints. It has unique dual treadles (rather than a single belt area surface) that rise up to cushion each step. This design eliminates the jarring impact of hard, flat surfaces and reduces the joint and muscle strain that can be part of other workout machines. This is Especially good feature to have, since you mentioned that you have bad knees!
It has twelve intensity settings to tailor your workout, specifically to your level of fitness and comfort level while six electronic functions allow you to track your Speed, Time, Distance, Calories burned, Calories per minute, and Total Steps taken, during your workout. Five LCD readout windows allow you to see all vital workout stats easily. Large footboards alongside the tread belts to help make starting or stopping exercise safe and easy. The speed of the TC3000 adjusts from 0.7 to 4.0 miles per hour for a casual stroll to serious power walking workout.

You get a combination of 3 workouts in 1!
Action #1: Treadmill; Moving belts let you WALK FORWARD like a Treadmill.
Action #2: StairClimber; Unlike a Treadmill, there are two indepependent "Dual-Treadles," so you also STEP UP like a StairClimber.
Action #3: Elliptical; Combine these two actions and you get an extremely intense workout with the smooth, LOW-IMPACT motion of an elliptical.

I get a better workout than a Treadmill with alot less stress and pain in my back & knees. It is more natural for me than an Elliptical. It gives you a much better work out than any Treadmill ever could, alone!!
I like the variety of workouts and I love the size of the The Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000 it's Dimensions: HT 46" inches x WDTH 28.5" inches x LT 55.2" inches; 185 pounds. It is easy to move since there is rollers on the bottom, if you need to move the Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000. It doesn't take up the whole room like most Treadmills do and being able to do more than one thing with it is a plus. I currently have mine set up in my living room, in a very small apartment. It fits very well in a small space. It doesn't take up the entire room like alot of machines.
It feels it is very Stable & is made of the durability of quality material! I have not had to replace any parts or make any maintence repairs.

If you do decide to purchase a Bowflex® TreadClimber® TC3000 ....

First, make sure you get the right model from Bowflex. Some models are bigger and some smaller. If you have a long stride you need to get the longest Treadles for your Bowflex® TreadClimber®.
However, the downside is that my 6'8" husband can't find much use for this, since he has a very long stride and his stride is too long for it! So if you're tall (or just have particularly long legs), you might need to cough up the extra bucks and upgrade to one of the models with the longer Treadles.

I had no problem with the assembly of my Bowflex® TreadClimber® (other than I needed help because of the weight of the equipment - that's to be expected). 

I wish you the Best in searching for the Right Home exercise equipment/ machine, to help aid you on your "Healthier LifeStyle Journey"!!

baileysmom4

Sears has a lot of nice equipment and usually 1 year no interest!!!! I bought a Sole treadmill online and love it. It was around $1200.

CoulsdonEagle

i bought a Roger Black Silver for half price from Argos about 3 years ago, it's been fine for me, although it's been packed away for a year now, i have a room that's going to become a gym room in time so it'll remain packed up until then

taso42

What a bizarre bowflex spam above :laugh:

Wickedone1973

I kinda lied above. My NordicTrack is a 2570 PRO. Sorry for the mistake, don't pay much attention to the model when I'm using it.

Crosbinium

I have the Sole F63 2010 version. Like you I did much research and after going around to places and walking on a few I liked the feel of the Sole the best. I got mine through Amazon but would not buy a large item through them in the future.

fit4lifeUcan2

a friend gave me her old Weslo. It never worked right. Sometimes it would come to a dead stop or speed up and nearly send me flying. I was actually happy when it died lol. I"m also on the look out for a new treadmill but I want a good one this time.

Doberdawn

I have a ProForm from Sears. I don't recall the model number but I'm sure they've changed after all these years, so I'm not gonna crawl on the floor to check it for you. LOL

My treadmill was WELL UNDER $1,000. I think it was about $300. I got it about 20 years ago. It has an extra wide and long belt and a cushioned track for up to 300 lb runner (I believe that's right). It can be raised up for some incline work and the incline is motorized so you can hit a button to raise or lower it during the workout. You can run on it, jog or walk. It used to tell me my speed and distance, but eventually, the electronic display quit lighting up about a year or so ago. It may just need a wire jiggled or the battery connection sanded. But, since I wear an HRM and a pedometer, I know my calorie burn and distance anyway. I time my workout to a TV series I watch. Since, I don't need the "timer" display, I've not been motivated to fix it. But, ya gotta admit, it's not bad for a 20 year old treadmill. Mine is not programmable with workout routines or whatever, but it's a good hard worker and it's still running strong.

I thank God that it's still going cuz it's really all I need and it works great. I can fold it up when I want the extra floor space, but usually don't except when vacuuming. If I had to get another, I'd probably look at the same brand because from my experience, they're long-lived, hard working work horses.

queendeej

I bought a Nordic Track Incline Trainer a few years ago. Awesome investment. Goes up to 40 % incline. I'm sure they have an updated version now.

litatura

I bought my NordicTrack directly from their website in July 2011. I got an awesome deal on it because they were releasing a new model so they were selling off the older model for cheap. It was regularly $2500 and I got it for $1000.