I am looking to purchase a treadmill?

Question

I am researching treadmills and would like to find something in the $1000-$1300 price range. It doesnt need to have any fancy settings, only to be durable and comfortable...anyone have any recommendations?

Answer 1

What you get will depend on your weight and what you're using it for... running or walking?

I just got one for about $1100 U.S. and I love it! It's built for running but I only walk on it. I weigh about 140 pounds. It has a CHP (continuous horse power) of 2.25 and a 12 year warranty. When looking at the motor horse power, be sure it is a "continuous" HP and not a "peak" horse power. You don't want to get anything lower than a 2.

Mine is made by Horizon. The model I have is a T63 Digital Drive. I got it from a warehouse style sporting goods store. Horizon also has a website.
http://www.horizonfitness.com
Horizon carries good quality treadmills with reasonable prices. They had a lot of models to choose from.


Searching the net for how to buy a treadmill and what to know before buying is difficult because there is just too much info out there.

Hope this helps! I searched and researched for literally MONTHS before I learned what to look for and what brand to buy.

Good luck! :o)

Answer 2

Most sporting goods stores will carry a wide selection. Dick's sporting goods is the one closest to me, and I assume they will have treadmills in that price range or cheaper. It might be better if you look in the classified ads to find a used one, many people sell them after a couple of years, and this approach would cost much less.