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Shopping For A Quality Treadmill

A growing number of people are realizing that shopping for a treadmill is more difficult than they originally planned. Treadmills are everywhere... Treadmills can be found in department stores, sporting good stores, shopping malls, mail order catalogs and even those hyped-up television infomercials. You will never find a good quality treadmill at any of these places.

Think about it for a moment... How can a store know about treadmills if it also sells candy, toasters, roller skates, golf balls and other household items? It simply cannot.

There are stores that do specialize in quality exercise equipment. At specialty fitness stores, you can expect to find exercise equipment built for longevity... and a knowledgeable staff.

When you visit a store that specializes strictly in exercise equipment,
you are increasing the possibility that you can depend
on your exercise equipment when you need it to work for you.

Rule of thumb... 90-day warranty treadmills won't last.

Specific Considerations when Shopping for a Quality Treadmill

Finding a quality treadmill at an affordable price will take some shopping around. At specialty fitness stores, you will find a wide variety of makes and models with a variety of prices to match. Expect to pay $2000.00 or more for a good quality home treadmill. Anything much less than $2000.00 means that you are trading off quality at some point and could very well end up paying the difference or more in future repairs. Many treadmill buyers have traded off quality for a less expensive treadmill and ended up spending more than if they would have bought the real thing. Trading off quality sometimes turns into an ugly cycle where the buyer re-enters into yet another quality trade-off. This new quality trade-off almost always translates into more problems and money.

Thousands of treadmill buyers spend more money and have more breakdowns
while using lower quality treadmills that perform poorly.
Get a real treadmill from professionals at specialty fitness stores.

DC Motor... The treadmill motor should have a Continuous Duty rating only. Continuous Duty means the motor is more durable and will perform steady and continuous. A Continuous Duty rated motor in your treadmill will give you a more quality performance and longer life. Treadmill duty and peak performance ratings are two other rating systems that should be avoided at all costs. DC Motor warranties should be 2 years or longer.

Deck/Belt... The treadmill deck should be designed and manufactured to require very little maintenance. The noise generated from the belt moving along the deck should be minimal. Some deck/belt combinations required a lubricant to help reduce friction. Remember, high quality decks/belts require very little lube. Deck/Belt warranties should be 2 years or longer.

Operating/Control System... The Treadmill control panel should be easy to read and use. Always check for an emergency stop button and/or shut off that can attach to your body or clothing. A good quality treadmill will start slowly and stop slowly (sudden starts and stops is another sign of a cheap treadmill). There are a host of programs and options available on today's models. It's very important to choose the machine that has features of interest to you and not the salesperson. Computer/Electronics warranties should be 2 years or longer.

Rollers... The treadmill rollers are another important item to consider. Basically speaking, the larger the better because the larger roller creates a greater surface for the belt to make contact which in turn means less belt tension. This also means that the roller turns less, therefore, the roller bearings heat up less. Remember larger rollers means less tension, less heat and longer life (generally 2" in diameter and up). Roller warranties should be 2 years or longer.

Frame... The treadmill frame should be constructed of a high alloy steel or aluminum/aircraft aluminum. Any materials less than that would not be appropriate for a treadmill frame. Steel is heavier and more sturdy than aluminum. Welded frames will hold up far better than bolts or glue. Frame warranties should be Lifetime.

The treadmill you choose should feel sturdy,
be comfortable to walk or run on,
and quiet enough to hear yourself think.

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