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Post by kenziekeeper on Sept 3, 2014 1:12:36 GMT
I am just starting to look at options. Tell me about your treadmill! Why do you like it? Dislike it? Ballpark budget? Just trying to be slightly prepared before I head into Sports Authority or Dick's this weekend  Taylor |
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linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Sept 3, 2014 2:45:17 GMT
I hang my clothes on mine so I'm not much help.  |
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 3, 2014 3:02:14 GMT
It's dusty.. umm in the folded upright position.  |
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Post by brandy327 on Sept 3, 2014 3:06:23 GMT
I have a Trimline that we bought like 11 or 12 years ago. It doesn't get used ALL the time but a few times a month at least. I honestly cannot remember how much we paid for it...but we bought it at a fitness store. At the time, I needed a treadmill that could withstand 350 lbs and you couldn't just find those anywhere. I want to say we paid at least $2000 for it. But it's been worth every cent. It still runs GREAT and haven't had one single issue with it.
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Post by adoette on Sept 3, 2014 3:08:04 GMT
Max out your budget. Seriously a cheap treadmill is an awful treadmill. You want a wide belt, high horsepower and forget the bells and whistles. You need incline and speed, maybe a fan (but you can put a fan in the floor. Needs a clear display. I have a commercial treadmill we bought used. It is a workhorse. The only thing I don't like is it maxes out at 100 minutes so you have to start over. Nit picky not a deal breaker.
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Post by Kath on Sept 3, 2014 3:16:27 GMT
NordicTrack Commercial 1500 - bought at Costco 7 years ago for $799, has incline, ipod plug-in with speakers, fan, speed, display. Runs 6 days a week (for 7 continuous years) for 1 hour per time per user, multiple users per day at times. Lasted for 6 years without problems before dh had to start fixing it (now has to be fixed by dh about every 4 months, belt slips and needs glue or screw, then works great again).
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Post by redshoes on Sept 3, 2014 3:41:45 GMT
No specific advice, other than the website treadmilldoctor.com is great for reviews for all price points on treadmills and elliptical machines. Might be a good source for you before you buy.
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Post by mztfied on Sept 3, 2014 4:56:05 GMT
Mine is the best clothes hanger I have ever owned!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 7:12:34 GMT
Another thing to look for is a looooooooong walking bed. Ours at home is too short and I keep bumping my toes up against the top of it. Drives me crazy and no one uses it. I joined a gym because I hate that thing so much!
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Post by ExpatBackHome on Sept 3, 2014 9:52:08 GMT
I had a life fitness treadmill that I loved but couldn't bring it with me when we moved. I now have a Norditrack. The Norditrack doesn't seem as sturdy. I would make sure it's sturdy when running, has incline and your feet don't hit the front panel when you use it. You'll want to spend your whole budget to get a good quality one.
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Post by peasquared on Sept 3, 2014 10:55:20 GMT
One thing I might suggest is to bring your iphone or ipod and headphones with you when you go shopping. Most treadmills you can plug in your devices, but on a lot of them the sound volume isn't enough to cover the sound of the belt and footsteps. Try running/walking and listening to your device. I hope that makes sense.
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