Treadmill Recommendations Wanted

Jasmine_James
Jasmine_James Posts: 188 Member
edited January 15 in Fitness and Exercise
I want to buy a treadmill but it's so hard to know what to invest in based on reviews. Would love some recommendations for under $1,000 if anyone has a running treadmill that they've been happy with.

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  • jdim1093
    jdim1093 Posts: 418 Member
    Me, too! I spent the weekend doing some research, but there is SO much information out there. I think for me (200 pounds, 6mph runner), I might need to bump up to $1500 to $2000 budget.
  • ldressle66
    ldressle66 Posts: 35
    for the cost of a treadmill you could join a gym for two years...:smile: Just sayin'...lots more variety too!
  • viajera99
    viajera99 Posts: 252 Member
    Consumer Reports had an article on TMs recently (in the last couple months) -- it would probably be worth it to find that issue in the library or online for some guidance.
  • Jasmine_James
    Jasmine_James Posts: 188 Member
    Thanks! I think I'm going to get either the ProForm or Horizon. They are both around $500.
  • Tann19
    Tann19 Posts: 94 Member
    I'm planning on buying a new one first, and work my way through that before investing a few hundred
  • jdim1093
    jdim1093 Posts: 418 Member
    for the cost of a treadmill you could join a gym for two years...:smile: Just sayin'...lots more variety too!
    The gym is 15 minutes away...that's 30 minutes wasted per trip. yet just another one of those lame *kitten* excuses that have kept me from running every day. Plus, some people in my household are scared to try running in public. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help people in my household succeed in their goals. Just said.
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    Which ever you buy make sure the deck is the longest you can get. Some of these treadmills have a tiny deck and you are unable to stride out walking never mind jogging or running. I got mine from ebay it was 799. Try there first.
  • Jasmine_James
    Jasmine_James Posts: 188 Member
    Oh thanks! I've looked on Amazon and Craigslist, but totally forgot about eBay. Will def check there now!
  • Jasmine_James
    Jasmine_James Posts: 188 Member
    UPDATE: Just in case this thread comes up for someone else in search of a treadmill, I ended up purchasing the Horizon for $625 from Amazon. It is better than expected. Super sturdy and well constructed. I was worried it wouldn't seem as stable or reliable as the gym treadmills -- but it's really exceeded our expectations. Fiance and I have been running on it several times a day for up to an hour at a time. It was pretty easy to put together (he's handy and did most of it).

    Anyway, I didn't want to spend a grand on a treadmill, so this was a really good starter treadmill for me. I set up my laptop in front of it and watch "Biggest Loser" episodes while running on it.
  • RunMomMeg
    RunMomMeg Posts: 1
    I've been doing research for awhile now and found the most helpful recommendations on the Runner's World treadmill forum. They just switched over to a new forum software, so all the prior posts were lost, but the regular posters there are extremely helpful.
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