Treadmill Recommendations
If you’re considering a treadmill purchase, you’ll want to ask yourself several questions. Given the literally hundreds of choices for a home treadmill, you’ll want the model that best matches the needs of you and your family.
Size / Space: Treadmills are available in various sizes, from compact folding models to those used in high performance athletic training. Make sure you have adequate space, and be certain your treadmill will be located in a room with adequate soundproofing and weight support.
How Will You Use Your Treadmill? Another key consideration is usage factors. Some people use a treadmill solely for running. If you’re a runner, you’ll want a sturdy, well built treadmill that will withstand running. Many of the lightweight, inexpensive treadmills don’t hold up well.
Treadmill Accessories: You can buy a top of the line pricey treadmill with all sorts of gadgets and accessories. If you’ll be using all the features of your new treadmill, fantastic! But don’t pay for something you won’t use. If you’re a basic walker, chances are you won’t need all the extra bells and whistles.
Price: There are treadmills available in every price range. Basic models cost a few hundred dollars while top of the line treadmills can run as much as $5000.
We recommend buying your treadmill at a trusted source that carries all sorts of models in various price ranges. One of our personal favorite treadmills is the NordicTrack Elite 7500 Treadmill which is an excellent value no matter the usage level.
For walkers, we like the ProForm CrossWalk 850.
