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Question: treadmill question?
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ok i was looking at the proform c525 for $496.00 at sams club now its online only. for $602.00 now im looking at a Gold's Gym Cross Trainer 600 Treadmill for $ 598.76 but i cant find a review can some1 help me find a good treadmill that i can get from a store for nomore then $650.00 im 350lbs im just going to be walking on it yhx.
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Answer#1: You could just ask a question on here and see if anyone has the tredmill your looking at and ask some people which tredmil they prefer. Im sorry I can'y help you more, I just go to the gym and work out soooo... :D hope you find what you want. :)
Answer#2: Updated January 2007To find out which treadmills are best suited to different folks, we turned to reviews by Consumer Reports, Runner's World, Prevention magazine and TreadmillDoctor.com. These comparative reviews hold more weight with us than those from other publications, such as Consumer Guide, TreadmillTips.com and others who make recommendations but don't appear to conduct any product testing of their own. The reviews from Consumer Reports and Runner's World complement each other nicely; both test a variety of treadmill brands and price ranges. A review from Prevention magazine isn't as detailed, and includes treadmills mainly made by one company. A review in SmartMoney magazine enlists the help of Olympic marathon silver medalist Meb Keflezighi to evaluate five treadmills.The reviews at TreadmillDoctor.com trump those from Consumer Reports, Prevention and Runner's World, however. Though the review writeups themselves are very short, the TreadmillDoctor website has the widest scope, with editors having something to say about nearly every treadmill on the market. For each brand, editors include information on the company's history and reputation, component quality, overall repair history and country of manufacture, all of which is helpful in identifying the best treadmills. Because TreadmillDoctor has such a long and consistent history of rating treadmills, they hold the top spot on our All Reviews chart.Treadmills come with an increasing array of extra features, some of which are useful and some which experts call "gimmicky." Reviews say the most important features are ease of use, pushbutton controls, a safety key to stop the treadmill if you fall (and to prevent children from turning it on), a heart-rate monitor, front and side handgrips, and wide, flat foot rails on either side of the belt. Things like built-in fans, TV remote-control holders and DVD players may be frills that add to a treadmill's cost, but treadmill reviews say it's better to get a quality machine that will give you a good workout and that you'll actually use. The treadmill you choose should depend on how and how often you plan to use it. Reviews say every-day runners need a sturdier machine with a longer, wider belt, while occasional walkers can get by with a more compact treadmill and a narrower belt.Save & share this report (What's this?) * Yahoo! Yahoo! * Digg! Digg * Google Google * Reddit Redditdel.icio.us del.icio.usThere's a wide range of prices and quality among treadmills, with cheap models available in discount stores for as little as $300. But there's a world of difference between these cheap treadmills and the $1,000-and-up models recommended most often in professional reviews. The difference is aptly represented by the manufacturer's warranty. Treadmills costing less than $1,000, including the Epic 450MX (*est. $900) and Image 19.0 (*est. $600) often come with just a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.Spending more gets you much better warranty coverage. The Sole F80 treadmill (*est. $1,550) in ConsumerSearch Fast Answers has a service warranty that covers the deck, frame and motor for a lifetime, other parts for five years and labor for two years. Spending more for a treadmill like this will get you better insurance against breakdowns. This is important when you're considering fitness equipment that weighs 200 pounds or more, where a technician will need to come to your home for repairs.Cheaper treadmills costing less than $1,000 not only carry shorter warranties, but most also don't perform as well in tests. While they may be lighter in weight, inexpensive treadmills can also be less stable, offer fewer features and have smaller and narrower belts. The Weslo Cadence G-25 (*est. $300) , for example, is an ultra-compact treadmill. Its belt is just 43" x 13", compared to the 55" x 20" (or longer) belts found on other models. This means the outsides of your feet can never be more than 13 inches apart or you'll step on the side rails, and the 43-inch length will barely accommodate a walking stride. TreadmillDoctor.com editors say that treadmills in this price range have "cheap, cheap parts." They say the following about the Weslo G-25: "If you can keep this working for more than a workout or two at the 6 MPH top speed, contact us because we'll try to get your machine in the Smithsonian." While reviews say the Image 19.0R (*est. $600) , another compact treadmill, should only be used for walking, at least it has a wider 19-inch belt. The Epic 450MX (*est. $900) has a 20-inch belt. Even so, the warranty for both of these is only for 90 days, and there's a 300-pound weight limit on these machines, so they are inappropriate for heavier walkers.Treadmills have also been subject to recalls fairly often -- something to check before you consider buying a used treadmill. In 2006, Endurance recalled 700 treadmills in July 2006 because of a problem with unexpected acceleration. Nine reports were received, though fortunately with no resulting injuries. The Endurance T7, T7.1, T8 and T9.1 treadmills are affected -- sold at fitness stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500. You can contact Endurance at (800) 496-5632 to schedule a free repair.Vision Fitness had a similar problem with the consoles on the Vision Fitness T9200, T9250, T9450, T9500, T9600 and 9700HRT models, which were recalled in June 2006. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, unexpected acceleration and elevation could occur when using the treadmill for longer than 30 minutes during certain programs. About 500 treadmills were sold with the defective consoles. If you own purchased one of these treadmills in late 2005, call Vision Fitness at 1-800-335-4348, ext. 12. ... Continued>> Full story continued...>> Treadmills pricesConsensus Report
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