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Post by sunnyd on Apr 21, 2024 3:38:30 GMT
Have you bought a treadmill or walking pad lately? I want a new treadmill. I have a very old one. It's in my basement and it weighs A TON and is huge! My basement is a dungeon and I hate going down there. Dh and I tried to bring it upstairs but it's too dang heavy for the 2 of us to move. Dh also thinks it's too big to be upstairs.
It seems like walking pads are very popular now. Do you have one? Is it as effective as a treadmill? I think I want a treadmill so I can actually run on it if I ever decide to run.
If you have bought a treadmill lately will you please share a link if you recommend it? TIA!
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Apr 21, 2024 13:03:07 GMT
We have a treadmill and it is heavy but i can raise the elevation and speed... i like to do that and walk as i watch tv YouTube scroll the internet....
My mom has a walking pad that she can pop a handrail into... she thought she would be able to slide it under her bed easily... it too heavy for her to do that... so she just has it set up on the side of the bed she doesn't use.... i don't know how heavy it is... she is 70... so it may just be her...
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Post by donnab on Apr 21, 2024 13:07:24 GMT
I have a nice treadmill in my apartment complex. I like that I can increase the speed and move the incline to 10. I felt like my legs were in better shape than now. The treadmill is great when I am working towards an exercise program. I did buy a walking pad to keep in my apartment though. The main goal of having the pad is so that I can get my steps in each day. I feel bad that I get home from work and leave my dog for a couple more hours to go work out. So it's nice I can watch a show and get my steps in. Works great during the cold weather.
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Post by naby64 on Apr 21, 2024 13:32:59 GMT
I have a walking pad. And could run on it if I were a runner. I'm not. It is easy to move and store away. Only about 44#. I put it behind a chair in the den and walk while I watch TV. The drawback, for you, would be there is no incline. Just a flat pad. It can be set up to 3.5 mph. Maybe a bit faster. It has a remote to turn it off and on and adjust the speed. ETA: this is mine. In green. It's so pretty in the room. SupeRun Walking Pad, 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill, Walking Pad Treadmill Under Desk with 300LBS Weight Capacity, Installation-Free Walking Jogging Machine for Office Home Use a.co/d/0vBx0ki |
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Post by peabay on Apr 21, 2024 13:54:10 GMT
We have a Peloton Tread and we love it.
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Post by smcast on Apr 21, 2024 14:06:04 GMT
I have a walking pad because I didn't think my dh and I could carry a treadmill down into my basement. It weighs 70#. It inclines and has various speeds.
My con is my long stride almost hits the back and so I'm nervous about flying off. It is also narrower than a treadmill, so I have hit the side and bounced off. It seems like you can't mindlessly walk. It does seem to alter my stride for this reason and I feel unbalanced. Treadmill has more room to "wander" from side to side. I have it positioned near a support beam in my unfinished basement to steady myself from time to time. No daydreaming allowed. 😁
I tell myself it's better than nothing. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy a treadmill and figure out how to get it into house.
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Post by idahomom on Apr 21, 2024 15:05:16 GMT
I have a walking pad and love it so far. It weighs about 40 pounds so I can carry it, but it also has wheels on the front which makes it easy to move. It's long enough for my stride. You can't run on walking pads, but it says you can do a light jog. I have a hip and double knee replacements so I don't plan on running. I go to the gym every morning for a group exercise class (step, high fitness, etc) so the walking pad supplements that and I use it on the weekend. In May I'll have my 2yo grandson for two weeks so I'm happy I'll have the walking pad at home to get my steps in. I store it in my craft room and move it out by my kitchen counter and turn on the TV. I have balance issues already so kinda wish I had gotten one with the arms, but having it near the counter works for me. I have no regrets so far. I bought Yagud brand on Amazon. Tried to link it, but link takes me back to this post.
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Post by scrappinmama on Apr 21, 2024 16:26:33 GMT
I have ProForm treadmill that is iFit enabled treadmill and I love it! I bought it in 2020, so it's not brand new, but it works just the same as it did on day one. I love that I can walk while following a trainer at various locations. Feel like hiking while watching someone hike in Scotland? No problem! Actually the Scotland series is one of my favorite because I learned so much about the history of the country. Want to learn how to run a 5k in Portugal? No problem! The trainer shared great running tips and talked about some of the scenery around him.
My husband and kids love iFit. We loved it so much that we also bought a stationary bike. I may buy a rower at some point.
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Post by gar on Apr 21, 2024 17:29:18 GMT
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Post by tripleamom on Apr 21, 2024 18:49:01 GMT
Timely topic for me as my walking pad was delivered the other day! I wanted something small and movable. I was shocked how dizzy I was the first time I used it! You're just walking, right  But it definitely felt off and weird. And I agree with comment above that they are more narrow and I just didn't feel like I was taking a normal stride. I would prefer a treadmill but don't have the finances or space to support one so I'm going to keep the pad. It was better the second time using it and I also felt better walking at a higher speed. |
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Post by moodyblue on Apr 21, 2024 20:46:38 GMT
I like the idea of the walking pads. For me, the issue would be the length and width of the walking surface, and a couple of people here have confirmed that the width might be an issue.
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Post by gillyp on Apr 22, 2024 7:06:01 GMT
We have a treadmill and it is heavy but i can raise the elevation and speed... i like to do that and walk as i watch tv YouTube scroll the internet.... My mom has a walking pad that she can pop a handrail into... she thought she would be able to slide it under her bed easily... it too heavy for her to do that... so she just has it set up on the side of the bed she doesn't use.... i don't know how heavy it is... she is 70... so it may just be her... I’m nearly 70 and I struggle moving mine. It’s not so much the weight, although it is heavy, it’s there are no hand grips or handles. When mine is folded in half for moving, the depth is greater than my handspan and the machine is very smooth so there’s nowhere to grip. Other than that, I love mine and can program it to my normal walking speed and stride. |
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Post by naby64 on Apr 22, 2024 14:33:15 GMT
For those of you with walking issues, I also felt a bit off when I used mine. I grabbed one of my walking sticks to keep my balance. That has really helped.
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Post by papersilly on Apr 22, 2024 17:53:59 GMT
I like the idea of the walking pads. For me, the issue would be the length and width of the walking surface, and a couple of people here have confirmed that the width might be an issue. we got a walking pad last year from Amazon. nothing fancy. just an entry level one. i was skeptical for the same reasons you are. so far, it's been great. i am 5'4" and the length and width have been no problem. i'm curious as to why the width would be an issue. i would think people would be more concerned about the length if they have longer strides. |
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Post by don on Apr 22, 2024 18:42:05 GMT
I walk outside. In my neighborhood we have to go uphill or downhill. There is one small flat area, which really isn't. If it is a rainy day, the mall is 12 minutes away. If it is a snow day, my recliner is just steps away.
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Post by moodyblue on Apr 22, 2024 20:37:42 GMT
I like the idea of the walking pads. For me, the issue would be the length and width of the walking surface, and a couple of people here have confirmed that the width might be an issue. we got a walking pad last year from Amazon. nothing fancy. just an entry level one. i was skeptical for the same reasons you are. so far, it's been great. i am 5'4" and the length and width have been no problem. i'm curious as to why the width would be an issue. i would think people would be more concerned about the length if they have longer strides. I’m four inches taller than you, have a large bone structure, wide hips, and I’m fat. My normal stance and gait mean my feet are going to be farther apart than someone who is smaller and has narrower hips than I do. After two knee replacements, I am more conscious of trying to walk with my feet straight, but some people naturally walk with their toes aimed more outward. That could mean bumping up against the edge of a walking pad or a treadmill if it’s narrow. |
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Post by mimix3 on Apr 23, 2024 13:08:30 GMT
I just purchased a new treadmill and I have it in the garage. I don't think I could do a walking pad because of balance issues. I tried not "holding on" yesterday and that was just short of a disaster |
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Post by papersilly on Apr 23, 2024 17:00:35 GMT
I’m four inches taller than you, have a large bone structure, wide hips, and I’m fat. My normal stance and gait mean my feet are going to be farther apart than someone who is smaller and has narrower hips than I do. After two knee replacements, I am more conscious of trying to walk with my feet straight, but some people naturally walk with their toes aimed more outward. That could mean bumping up against the edge of a walking pad or a treadmill if it’s narrow. ah, i see. then you would definitely need something longer and wider. those exist but they probably aren't as easily light, movable or compact as the the kind i have. but they definitely have the larger walking pads. |
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But it definitely felt off and weird. And I agree with comment above that they are more narrow and I just didn't feel like I was taking a normal stride. I would prefer a treadmill but don't have the finances or space to support one so I'm going to keep the pad. It was better the second time using it and I also felt better walking at a higher speed. 
