Treadmill purchase it so confusing out there..... - Honda Pilot

rocky · 10-03-2006, 06:22 AM

I'm getting close to finishing off a room above my garage which will allow me to move my exercise equipment away from the kids.

I'm looking at treadmills for the first time. These things go from a few hundred to a few thou in price. Naturally I've been spoilt by hotels having some nice gear, but really don't have a clue what to really look for.

Hoping some HP'ers will run me in the right direction with your guidance and experience.

Thanks

rockman19762001 · 10-03-2006, 11:00 AM

Look at spending about $800-1,000 dollars, for a good home unit. I had a ever-young, look for continual horsepower not maximum, floating deck (less stress and wear on your knees), and a wide deck 24 inches or more. I had my ever-young for about 6 years. My doctor said switch to an elliptical trainer, much harder work out and much better for your legs in the long run. Bought a precor efx 5.33, very nice machine but much more expensive than a treadmill, mine ran about $2,300 if I remember right. good luck.

Samuel2003 · 10-03-2006, 05:38 PM

Have you compared the costs and pros/cons of owning a treadmill (or other cardio machine) vs joining a club?

a few resources:

www.treadmilldoctor.com

http://www.treadmillreview.net/

http://find.runnersworld.com/vignett...archresult.jsp
(www.runnersworld.com search "treadmill")

http://www.runningplanet.com/article...article_id=500

http://walking.about.com/cs/treadmil...btreadmill.htm

http://www.epinions.com/content_4298219652

To start, I would pick a price range, decide on what features are "must have", then look at individual brands/models and read reviews and compare specs...

prijo · 10-03-2006, 09:42 PM

I have a pretty decent treadmill. I would rather have an eliptical (sp?). I used one on the cruise ship and loved it WAY better than the treadmill.

The minimum, get one that accurately measures heart rate, continuously, not one of those cheap ones that you have to press a thumb on, ugh.

rocky · 10-04-2006, 12:43 AM

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Originally posted by prijo
I have a pretty decent treadmill. I would rather have an eliptical (sp?). I used one on the cruise ship and loved it WAY better than the treadmill.

The minimum, get one that accurately measures heart rate, continuously, not one of those cheap ones that you have to press a thumb on, ugh.

I've got a concept 2, tunturi bike (real old) and nordictrack. Have tried elipicals but felt they don't do enough for me and also I suspect you need a seriously high ceiling.

ramirami · 10-04-2006, 10:30 AM

I recently started looking for an eleptical for my home too.... want a good one probalby less than $1000

ramirami · 10-04-2006, 03:30 PM

how about this IRONMAN Evolution Elliptical $849 at costco

5Gs · 10-04-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami
how about this IRONMAN Evolution Elliptical $849 at costco

I have a very similar one. works well, quiet operation, and it doesn't take too much floor space.

BillG · 10-04-2006, 05:59 PM

If you live in or near a reasonably large metro area, try www.craigslist.org. There are often for sale postings for treadmills. You can find some decent bargains there for people who are tired of having one sit around unused (or perhaps belonged to their ex-wife).

ramirami · 10-04-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by BillG
If you live in or near a reasonably large metro area, try www.craigslist.org. There are often for sale postings for treadmills. You can find some decent bargains there for people who are tired of having one sit around unused (or perhaps belonged to their ex-wife).

D'oh...good idea... everyone buys a treadmill..does'nt use it and wants to sell it...

10-03-2006, 06:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 6,721 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Treadmill purchase it so confusing out there..... I'm getting close to finishing off a room above my garage which will allow me to move my exercise equipment away from the kids. I'm looking at treadmills for the first time. These things go from a few hundred to a few thou in price. Naturally I've been spoilt by hotels having some nice gear, but really don't have a clue what to really look for. Hoping some HP'ers will run me in the right direction with your guidance and experience. Thanks

10-03-2006, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
rockman19762001 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 686 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look at spending about $800-1,000 dollars, for a good home unit. I had a ever-young, look for continual horsepower not maximum, floating deck (less stress and wear on your knees), and a wide deck 24 inches or more. I had my ever-young for about 6 years. My doctor said switch to an elliptical trainer, much harder work out and much better for your legs in the long run. Bought a precor efx 5.33, very nice machine but much more expensive than a treadmill, mine ran about $2,300 if I remember right. good luck. __________________ The greatest strength is gentleness.

10-03-2006, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Samuel2003 heh heh, he said "member" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 1,234 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you compared the costs and pros/cons of owning a treadmill (or other cardio machine) vs joining a club? a few resources: www.treadmilldoctor.com http://www.treadmillreview.net/ http://find.runnersworld.com/vignett...archresult.jsp (www.runnersworld.com search "treadmill") http://www.runningplanet.com/article...article_id=500 http://walking.about.com/cs/treadmil...btreadmill.htm http://www.epinions.com/content_4298219652 To start, I would pick a price range, decide on what features are "must have", then look at individual brands/models and read reviews and compare specs... __________________ "If You Open It, You Get The WHOLE Can." - SEB Lt "Petey" Do not go gentle into that good night... ...Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

10-03-2006, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
prijo Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 677 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a pretty decent treadmill. I would rather have an eliptical (sp?). I used one on the cruise ship and loved it WAY better than the treadmill. The minimum, get one that accurately measures heart rate, continuously, not one of those cheap ones that you have to press a thumb on, ugh. __________________ 2005 Pilot Sage Brush Pearl UNHAPPY about 70MPH VIBRATION

10-04-2006, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I recently started looking for an eleptical for my home too.... want a good one probalby less than $1000 __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

10-04-2006, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how about this IRONMAN Evolution Elliptical $849 at costco __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

10-04-2006, 05:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
BillG Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 137 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you live in or near a reasonably large metro area, try www.craigslist.org. There are often for sale postings for treadmills. You can find some decent bargains there for people who are tired of having one sit around unused (or perhaps belonged to their ex-wife).

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