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Treadmill? any suggestions
Hi,
I am fairly healthy and run about 3-4 times a week for a about 30 + minutes. Its getting cold here in Idaho. Last year I practically stopped all running when it got cold-because I hate freezing and I hate wind-I know I know....sounds like an excuse but it is what it is.
I have been looking up treadmills. I have about 700 to spend, but would like to buy one worth the money. Most of the ones that price, I find have only good reviews for walking. Please don't tell me put on an incline then walk. I like to run. Any way, does anybody have a treadmill for 700 ish and uses it to run? Thanks for reading.
I am fairly healthy and run about 3-4 times a week for a about 30 + minutes. Its getting cold here in Idaho. Last year I practically stopped all running when it got cold-because I hate freezing and I hate wind-I know I know....sounds like an excuse but it is what it is.
I have been looking up treadmills. I have about 700 to spend, but would like to buy one worth the money. Most of the ones that price, I find have only good reviews for walking. Please don't tell me put on an incline then walk. I like to run. Any way, does anybody have a treadmill for 700 ish and uses it to run? Thanks for reading.
I checked with my friends and nothing! Have you looked at the
ProForm Performance 600c It's about $750. Speed at 12 mph
Detailed test resultsControls: The incremental, speed-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are located appropriately, being adjacent to one another. The button size is considered very good making it somewhat easy to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick speed-controls provide the ability to select every, whole-number speed, using a complete set of control buttons. The incremental, incline-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are located appropriately, being adjacent to one another. The button size is considered very good making it somewhat easy to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick incline-controls provide the ability to select every whole-number incline, including zero, using a complete set of control buttons. Display: The monitor displays white characters on a blue colored background. The size of the characters showing the "speed" is considered fair and the size of the characters showing "incline" is considered fair. All exercise statistics are presented in the same physical window. Programs: This machine comes equipped with 22 built-in exercise programs. A list of programs is convenienty shown on the console. A graphical illustration of each program's exercise profile is shown on the console. Ergonomics: The step-up height to the running deck is 7.75 inches from the floor. This machine has a front handgrip, which provides less grip area than a full handrail. A partial side-handrail is provided which provides both security and easy access. Exercise: The minimum incline for this machine is 0.7 degrees. The maximum incline is 12 degrees. The manufacturer-stated, top speed is 12 mph. A top speed of 12.19 mph was measured. Construction: This machine features a motor with a 2.75 hp rating. The two floor-levelers provide some amount of leveling adjustment. Performance on our durability test - simulating a half-year of usage - was fair, showing noticeable signs of wear. Safety: The "stop" button size was considered excellent. The magnetic style safety-key disengaged without issue when a user drifted toward the end of the running belt, which stopped the motor and running belt as expected. When walking within reach of the control console, the motor housing which resides at the front of the running belt, created some interference with a user's feet, but it was infrequent.
ProForm Performance 600c It's about $750. Speed at 12 mph
Detailed test resultsControls: The incremental, speed-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are located appropriately, being adjacent to one another. The button size is considered very good making it somewhat easy to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick speed-controls provide the ability to select every, whole-number speed, using a complete set of control buttons. The incremental, incline-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are located appropriately, being adjacent to one another. The button size is considered very good making it somewhat easy to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick incline-controls provide the ability to select every whole-number incline, including zero, using a complete set of control buttons. Display: The monitor displays white characters on a blue colored background. The size of the characters showing the "speed" is considered fair and the size of the characters showing "incline" is considered fair. All exercise statistics are presented in the same physical window. Programs: This machine comes equipped with 22 built-in exercise programs. A list of programs is convenienty shown on the console. A graphical illustration of each program's exercise profile is shown on the console. Ergonomics: The step-up height to the running deck is 7.75 inches from the floor. This machine has a front handgrip, which provides less grip area than a full handrail. A partial side-handrail is provided which provides both security and easy access. Exercise: The minimum incline for this machine is 0.7 degrees. The maximum incline is 12 degrees. The manufacturer-stated, top speed is 12 mph. A top speed of 12.19 mph was measured. Construction: This machine features a motor with a 2.75 hp rating. The two floor-levelers provide some amount of leveling adjustment. Performance on our durability test - simulating a half-year of usage - was fair, showing noticeable signs of wear. Safety: The "stop" button size was considered excellent. The magnetic style safety-key disengaged without issue when a user drifted toward the end of the running belt, which stopped the motor and running belt as expected. When walking within reach of the control console, the motor housing which resides at the front of the running belt, created some interference with a user's feet, but it was infrequent.
Give me a few days, I'll get back to you!!
Purchase a used machine. Much better value. Transport is the biggest problem.I know of some folks who just gave their treadmill away to the first person that would come get it.
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