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hotreds
08-28-2009, 02:56 PM
OK- my recumbent bike just isn't doing it for me. I want to get(need to get) a treadmill. However, the choices are dizzying!

I would use this twice daily, about 30 minutes at a clip. I am a heavy guy. So far I'm leaning towards this:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11317030&search=treadmills&Mo=9&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=treadmills&Ntt=treadmills&No=7&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1&SessionID=f0b587e9-aefa-42b3-a077-310439816647

It does have some negative reviews, however. Seeing as I'm looking to spend about $1000, I'm wondering if any of y'all might have some suggestions.

TIA!
Barteur
08-28-2009, 04:28 PM
I have a Tunturi T30 and very Happy with it, quiet and very strong motor.
azherfer
08-28-2009, 06:38 PM
I would highly recommend this site. I purchased a model from them four years ago and it's still running strong today. Very heavy duty, gym quality treadmills and most of the machines are rated for heavier people as noted in each of the descriptions. I had one failure in the upright locking mechanism (my son actually broke it) and had a no hassle free repair performed within 3 days with the included warranty.

http://www.fitnessblowout.com/equipment/treadmill
elderboy02
08-28-2009, 07:54 PM
Get an elliptical Hugh. It is easier on your joints :tu
gettysburgfreak
08-28-2009, 08:29 PM
I work at a sporing goods store. Get a Sole F63
RGD.
08-28-2009, 09:17 PM
Get an elliptical Hugh. It is easier on your joints :tu

Agree with this suggestion. Back when I was 420+ pounds the treadmill I had was just a killer on the joints. Picked up an elliptical - no more pain and faster workouts.

Ron
skullnrose
08-28-2009, 09:24 PM
Get an elliptical Hugh. It is easier on your joints :tu

Another vote for an elliptical

Bang for your buck nordic track makes a decent one. I forget the specific model. I can find out if your interested.

All out get a Precor or Life Fitness.
hotreds
08-29-2009, 08:51 AM
Thanks all. I ended up getting this:

http://www.fitnessblowout.com/equipment/treadmill/fast-track-elite
shilala
08-29-2009, 09:10 AM
Congrats on the treadmil, Hugh. :)
I gotta get one for walking the dog, but I didn't get a dog yet. :tu