Help buying teadmill

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...7-310439816647

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Get an elliptical Hugh. It is easier on your joints

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Get an elliptical Hugh. It is easier on your joints

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/equipm...st-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.

08-28-2009, 02:56 PM	#1
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Help buying teadmill 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...7-310439816647 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! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-28-2009, 04:28 PM	#2
Barteur Golf is life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Montreal Posts: 724 Trading: (18)	Re: Help buying teadmill I have a Tunturi T30 and very Happy with it, quiet and very strong motor. __________________

08-28-2009, 06:38 PM	#3
azherfer Proud Ranger Dad Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: David Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 19 Trading: (1)	Re: Help buying teadmill 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

08-28-2009, 07:54 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Help buying teadmill Get an elliptical Hugh. It is easier on your joints

08-28-2009, 08:29 PM	#5
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Help buying teadmill I work at a sporing goods store. Get a Sole F63 __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

08-29-2009, 08:51 AM	#8
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Help buying teadmill Thanks all. I ended up getting this: http://www.fitnessblowout.com/equipm...st-track-elite __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-29-2009, 09:10 AM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Help buying teadmill Congrats on the treadmil, Hugh. I gotta get one for walking the dog, but I didn't get a dog yet. __________________