Treadmill Ratings and Reviews
Which is the best treadmill for you?
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Most people that have consistently
used a treadmill for a period of time can easily give a positive review on why
treadmills are such a wonderful addition to any exercise program. The reason why
treadmill ratings are so high, as a piece of exercise equipment, is because they
are great form of cardiovascular fitness equipment. Treadmills offer aerobic
workouts ranging anywhere from low impact exercises, such as Power Walking, to
higher impact exercise like running. Although price should always be a
consideration, buying the cheapest treadmill available may not always be to your
best benefit. Purchasing a treadmill is an investment and as such you should
consider the features that are offered in addition to the treadmills quality.
Keep in mind that not every treadmill out there is perfect for everyone. The key
is to identify the best treadmill that will meet both you and your family’s
needs. We have put together an extended list of treadmill reviews to help
you decide which treadmill is right for you. However, before looking at any
treadmill review, we recommend that you become familiar with a few pieces of
critical information.
A few key points to consider when making treadmill comparisons
Motor – If you are considering purchasing a treadmill, you will want to
consider those models that have a 2HP (horse power) and up Continuous Duty
motor. Continuous duty defines the minimum amount of horsepower the motor can
sustain over a 24-hour period of time. Be aware that some advertisements and
reviews for treadmills may promote Peak Duty which really only indicates the
maximum amount of horsepower the motor can sustain over a short period of time.
Advertising just the Peak duty horsepower is a marketing trick to make the
treadmills motor appears more powerful then it really it is. The safest bet is
to look at the ratings for treadmills with Continuous Duty 2HP on motor.
Running surface (belt) - Depending on your height, or the length of your
legs are, running surface can be a vital importance when reviewing treadmills.
The running surface can be drastically differing from treadmill to treadmill so
you will want to pay close attention to whether the running surface, for the
treadmill you are looking at, meets your needs.
Note: Running on the treadmill will require more running surface then
if you were to just use it for walking.
Cushioning - Cushioning refers to the treadmills shock absorption
ability. Simply put, the better the cushioning the better the shock absorption.
A treadmill with a good cushioning rating will put less strain on your knees and
joints. As one would suspect, a treadmill with less cushioning will provide a
harder running surface.
Weight capacity – Treadmill weight capacities can range anywhere from
under 200 pounds to over 400 pounds (with the prices adjusting accordingly). You
can use the treadmills weight capacity ratings to help judge the durability for
the treadmill (although weight capacity should not be the only tool to help
judge treadmills durability).
Note: Make sure the weight capacity for the treadmill that you are
considering doesn’t just meet but exceeds your current weight.
Storing ability – Folding treadmills are great for those of you that have
limited space, however if space is not an issue the non-folding treadmills are
the more stable treadmill. This also explains whey the non-folding treadmill is
typically more expensive in price. We would like to point out that this doesn’t
mean that the folding treadmills are not a good buy. There are a lot of great
folding treadmills out there for you to choose from and if space is an issue
then by all means consider a folding treadmill.
What features are you looking for? Some of the great features offered by
many treadmills are Heart Rate control, Pulse grip, Incline level, much more.
Not all treadmills offer every feature so keep in mind which features are most
important to you in your purchase.
Warranty - What is covered in the warranty and for what duration of time?
Treadmills are an investment in your health but they do come with a price tag.
As with any large purchase, you are going to want to make sure your investment
will last.
Most manufactures offer a lifetime warranty for the frame while individual parts
have different levels for their warranty. You will want to take in consideration
the warranty for the motor. The motor pretty much is the treadmill and the most
expensive part to fix.
In addition to the duration of the warranty you may also want to take in
consideration on whether or not the treadmill will be serviced in your home or
has to be sent away for repair. Sending parts away can be expensive and time
consuming to fix.
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