Should i buy a treadmill?

so, OP....
About that treadmill......
Do you have a price range you are looking at?

there is one i found at walmart that is around $287 and has great reviews

Sorry I don’t mean to intrude.

I have this one @ first it was ok, but after using it continuously daily for walking & running it squawks and shakes. It isn’t a good deal long term. (I have owned it for 2yrs now) I wish I had not been cheap & purchased a more expensive one. If you can’t afford a new expensive one then keep an eye open on craigslist, play it again sports, etc. Now that I run for longer periods I can’t stand to use the one @ home, I use the one @ the gym primarily now as it’s a lot more sturdy & I don’t feel like it’s going to break apart on me. Plus you will want to use the inclines, declines & not have to manually get off to adjust it when you are in your zone. Test them out in a fitness store & you will see what I mean. Best of luck in purchasing whatever you think works best for you as ultimately that’s all that matters.

Sweetie just ignore ritchie. He is such a guy. If you want the treadmill then get it. I understand wanting to run, but not through a foot of snow. You will see results if you eat healthy, balance your calcoric intake and exercise. Lifting 20 lbs is a good place to be at for a petite female. Besides, i'm the same size as you!

Actually, he's giving OP the inconvenient truth. Do all the cardio you want; you'll be left looking like a smaller version of yourself. Muscle doesn't make women bulky, fat does. Lift.

so, OP....
About that treadmill......
Do you have a price range you are looking at?

there is one i found at walmart that is around $287 and has great reviews

Sorry I don’t mean to intrude.

I have this one @ first it was ok, but after using it continuously daily for walking & running it squawks and shakes. It isn’t a good deal long term. (I have owned it for 2yrs now) I wish I had not been cheap & purchased a more expensive one. If you can’t afford a new expensive one then keep an eye open on craigslist, play it again sports, etc. Now that I run for longer periods I can’t stand to use the one @ home, I use the one @ the gym primarily now as it’s a lot more sturdy & I don’t feel like it’s going to break apart on me. Plus you will want to use the inclines, declines & not have to manually get off to adjust it when you are in your zone. Test them out in a fitness store & you will see what I mean. Best of luck in purchasing whatever you think works best for you as ultimately that’s all that matters.

Yeah....You get what you pay for with treadmills. A cheap one new isn't a good investment. For ~$300 on craigslist you can probably get a really good used one. I just looked at the ads on my local craigslist, and theres <5y/o models selling for around $300 that originally costed ~$1600 that basically never got used.

Because people use MyFitnessPal to track calories, and are here for weight loss (99% of users) - So if that person is here for fat loss, he is buying a treadmill for fat loss. If his diet is not in check, he will not achieve fat loss, whether he has a treadmill or not.

That is why it comes back to it, because you people are obsessed with cardio for a weight loss tool.

You people? :huh:

so, OP....
About that treadmill......
Do you have a price range you are looking at?

there is one i found at walmart that is around $287 and has great reviews

Sorry I don’t mean to intrude.

I have this one @ first it was ok, but after using it continuously daily for walking & running it squawks and shakes. It isn’t a good deal long term. (I have owned it for 2yrs now) I wish I had not been cheap & purchased a more expensive one. If you can’t afford a new expensive one then keep an eye open on craigslist, play it again sports, etc. Now that I run for longer periods I can’t stand to use the one @ home, I use the one @ the gym primarily now as it’s a lot more sturdy & I don’t feel like it’s going to break apart on me. Plus you will want to use the inclines, declines & not have to manually get off to adjust it when you are in your zone. Test them out in a fitness store & you will see what I mean. Best of luck in purchasing whatever you think works best for you as ultimately that’s all that matters.

Yeah....You get what you pay for with treadmills. A cheap one new isn't a good investment. For ~$300 on craigslist you can probably get a really good used one. I just looked at the ads on my local craigslist, and theres <5y/o models selling for around $300 that originally costed ~$1600 that basically never got used.

Jumping in to add: If you feel like you MUST buy new, try to wait until the end of the year. A lot of models will be discounted to clear out old stock. We purchased ours at about half off this way.

I agree with the other posters: it will pay off to buy a higher quality treadmill.

Sweetie just ignore ritchie. He is such a guy. If you want the treadmill then get it. I understand wanting to run, but not through a foot of snow. You will see results if you eat healthy, balance your calcoric intake and exercise. Lifting 20 lbs is a good place to be at for a petite female. Besides, i'm the same size as you!

Actually, he's giving OP the inconvenient truth. Do all the cardio you want; you'll be left looking like a smaller version of yourself. Muscle doesn't make women bulky, fat does. Lift.

Yeah, but he's all but forcing his opinion down her throat. And she clearly wasn't interested in his advice. If she doesn't wanna do a certain exercise, she doesn't have to. It's her choice how she wants to go about her weight loss. She should be able to make it without being hassled.

So, attempting to educate someone who thinks lifting weights "only works your arms," and who thinks she "needs cardio" to lose the fat on her posterior chain... is forcing an opinion down their throat?

The question was "SHOULD I buy a treadmill?"

His answer was no, and he attempted to support why that was.

So, attempting to educate someone who thinks lifting weights "only works your arms," and who thinks she "needs cardio" to lose the fat on her posterior chain... is forcing an opinion down their throat?

The question was "SHOULD I buy a treadmill?"

His answer was no, and he attempted to support why that was.

His profile say he runs an on-line coaching business. Being a coach means asking questions first to determine what the client's goals are......maybe she wants to run for the sake of running (lots of us do) whereas he automatically assumed her goals were body composition related.

So, attempting to educate someone who thinks lifting weights "only works your arms," and who thinks she "needs cardio" to lose the fat on her posterior chain... is forcing an opinion down their throat?

The question was "SHOULD I buy a treadmill?"

His answer was no, and he attempted to support why that was.

His profile say he runs an on-line coaching business. Being a coach means asking questions first to determine what the client's goals are......maybe she wants to run for the sake of running (lots of us do) whereas he automatically assumed her goals were body composition related.

Anyone who wants to buy a treadmill - their goal is body composition.

Runners don't buy treadmills, they run outside.

Come on, wake up.

I'm done here anyway, do what you want OP.

This is entertaining. Thanks for the unsolicited advice dude.

So, attempting to educate someone who thinks lifting weights "only works your arms," and who thinks she "needs cardio" to lose the fat on her posterior chain... is forcing an opinion down their throat?

The question was "SHOULD I buy a treadmill?"

His answer was no, and he attempted to support why that was.

His profile say he runs an on-line coaching business. Being a coach means asking questions first to determine what the client's goals are......maybe she wants to run for the sake of running (lots of us do) whereas he automatically assumed her goals were body composition related.

Anyone who wants to buy a treadmill - their goal is body composition.

Runners don't buy treadmills, they run outside.

Come on, wake up.

I'm done here anyway, do what you want OP.

Richie how dare you, seriously.

I bought a treadmill a few years back when due to certain reasons I was UNABLE to run outside, but able to train on the treadmill, I had one for running NOT weightloss or body composition, it was purely for running.

I have run for 38 years now, I am a runner, I bought that treadmill to actually run on.

Come on Richie, wake up, you really are judging on what you want to believe, not on people's actual circumstances.

Oh, btw, I do run outdoors now, that's because I am a runner, but sometimes I still use the treadmill, just so you understand.

So, attempting to educate someone who thinks lifting weights "only works your arms," and who thinks she "needs cardio" to lose the fat on her posterior chain... is forcing an opinion down their throat?

The question was "SHOULD I buy a treadmill?"

His answer was no, and he attempted to support why that was.

His profile say he runs an on-line coaching business. Being a coach means asking questions first to determine what the client's goals are......maybe she wants to run for the sake of running (lots of us do) whereas he automatically assumed her goals were body composition related.

Anyone who wants to buy a treadmill - their goal is body composition.

Runners don't buy treadmills, they run outside.

Come on, wake up.

I'm done here anyway, do what you want OP.

Runners run. Period.

To stick with the original question of whether or not to buy a treadmill...

I'm in complete agreement with the members who said things like:

--"Make sure it's something you're ABSOLUTELY sure about. It's an investment."
--"A treadmill that's $300 probably isn't worth purchasing."
--"If, for whatever reason, it's not feasible/suitable for you to train outdoors, then go for it".

Yes, there are plenty of people who end up purchasing various types of equipment, only for it to end up being nothing more than a decorative coat hanger with a couple of months (and minimal use). At the same time, however, there are those who end up using their treadmill multiple times a week, for years (until it "breaks"/they purchase a new one).

Having just purchased one at the beginning of the year, however, there are a few things to seriously consider:

1. Speed. I know someone else mentioned it earlier, but you wanna make sure you purchase a treadmill that you won't outgrow. Some el-cheapo treadmills max out at 6 or 8 mph. Most end up going to 10 mph, and some can go even higher.

2. Weight limitations. Believe it or not, every treadmill has a weight limit to it. Most at-home treadmills (like the $300 Wal-Mart one) may only have a 200lbs or 250lbs limit. Meaning, if someone exceeds that weight limit, and burns out the motor/damages the deck, it's not under warranty (and you're solely responsible for repairing/replacing it on your own dollar). Most commercial-grade treadmills have a 300lbs to 400lbs limit, depending on the manufacturer. Oh, and folding/space-saving treadmills usually (but not always) tend to have lower weight limitations than "regular" or non-folding treadmills.

3. Learn how to properly care for it. Many people don't realize that you're supposed to actually lube certain parts with a silicone spray, adjust the belt, and one or two other things every so many hours of regular use. This helps to keep the treadmill running smoothly for the many years you plan on using it.

Definitely hit up Google for anyone in your area who might be, say, selling a treadmill at a reduced price (like a gym, be it a traditional one or a business that's upgrading its own little mini fitness center). I would say Craigslist, but you've obviously gotta be careful with that nowadays. I ended up getting a ProForm XP 580 Folding Treadmill for $200, weight limit of 300lbs (10mph top speed, 10% max incline), and it runs like a clock (the guy purchased it, used it perhaps a dozen times in the 5 years he owned it, and resorted to keeping it in his garage). The motor might be a little weak (1.75hp, as opposed to a commercial-grade 2.75hp to 3.50hp), but it really does the job for myself, as well as my clients.

Don't be afraid to patiently look around for a great deal--ya never know what you'll be able to find!

Anyone who wants to buy a treadmill - their goal is body composition.

Runners don't buy treadmills, they run outside.

Come on, wake up.

I'm done here anyway, do what you want OP.

I think you should. I'm thinking of buying one also because of weather issues also or if I have to do a late night run after a busy day. Get a used one online for a cheaper deal