treadmill recommendations

[Tdog]

My wife has decided she wants a treadmill, so I guess we're about to buy one. I've just begun to look on-line for info & reviews. Anyone out there in TBN-land have any advice?

Oh yeah, we are going to put it in a spare bedroom, so it won't be as easy to use it a rack for hanging clothes.

Thanks,

Jack

 

[gatorgirl]

My wife has decided she wants a treadmill, so I guess we're about to buy one. I've just begun to look on-line for info & reviews. Anyone out there in TBN-land have any advice?

Oh yeah, we are going to put it in a spare bedroom, so it won't be as easy to use it a rack for hanging clothes.

Thanks,

Jack

LOL I suggest she might go and run on a few, seriously! They all have a different feel, the springs built in make a huge difference. I was recently looking at new gyms and this will be one of my deciding factors "the type of treadmill". Hope that helps.

Julie

 

[nickadi]

I personally would get the new 'treadclimber'. It is a combination treadmill/stairclimber that is easier on the knees than a regular treadmill. I think Nordictrac makes it. Otherwise, I have a Proform that we have had for years and it has been problem free with daily use, and I am a heavy guy, so it gets my thumbs up.

 

[Craig Clayton]

Many treadmill users loose interest in being like a dog on a treadmill. I would suggest a used one from a garage sale and if it gets worn out then go for the best. Walking in the great outdoors is the best unless there are other concerns. We had a garage sale treamill that fell into disuse, I took it apart and I am building a miter saw stand out of the very well made frame.
Craig Clayton

 

[rilesdav]

This is a trap!!! Do not fall for it!! You are supposed to say to your wife that she looks fantastic and has no need for a treadmill!!
Dave

 

[Sigarms]

If you're motivated enough to go out and buy a treadmill, you should be motivated enough to go outside and go for a walk, then work up to a brisk pace (walk), then an easy jog, up until you can actually run.

Looks like you live in the south, you can't use cold weather as an excuse for getting outside. As for going out in the summer heat, the idea is to work up a sweat anyway.

 

[mcd176]

I would check at Sears or Dicks, I bought a ProForm from Sears years ago and actually use it 3 times a week or so and it has held up well. There are many choices ou there I do know the Nordic Trac brand is supposed to be really nice but they are also lots of $$$

 

[Mounted Madness]

We have two, one a Proform and the other Precor, with both of them reasonably well used (and soon to be again, now that I finished off the turkey) and both without any problems. Don't buy a cheapo, you'll regret it...

 

[Tdog]

I guess I should point out that neither she, not I, are spring chickens. Ain't no way she's going to use no stair-stepper contraption. And, forget going outside to walk unless the weather is perfect, maybe April & October! Plus, she already goes to a 'supervized' exercise facility at a local hospital twice a week. She is has copd and credits that pulmonary rehab with keeping her going. However, it is limited to twice a week, & she wants more. Her exercise is not for her figure - - that disappeared a long time ago. [yes, I am confident she never reads tbn]. Her dr told her she needed some weight bearing exercise to help strengthen her deteriorating bones & a treadmill would help.

Bottom line - - I've got no choice, I'm buying one. But there are too dang many choices. I'd like to stay under $1k.

Thanks,

Jack

 

[Bird]

My wife has decided she wants a treadmill, so I guess we're about to buy one. I've just begun to look on-line for info & reviews. Anyone out there in TBN-land have any advice?

Oh yeah, we are going to put it in a spare bedroom, so it won't be as easy to use it a rack for hanging clothes.

Thanks,

Jack

Jack, do you remember my Treadmills thread from about two and a half years ago? You participated in it. I'm glad I bought a really good treadmill cheap because after I got plantar fasciitis, I sold it to a daughter and I don't think they use it anymore either.:laughing: I now have a recumbent bike, which is probably what I should have bought to start with.