Good Treadmill Information

When searching for the best treadmill for you, ask yourself a couple questions.

• How often will you use it and how much time per day?
• How much space do you have?

The most important part of treadmill is the motor. When looking at how much horsepower the motor has, think of the term “continuous duty” – that’s how long the treadmill can keep working at the rate you’re walking. If you’re a runner, then you’re probably going to want a continuous duty of 2.5. On the other hand, if you just want to use your treadmill for walking, then 1.5 should be fine.

Your height plays a role in getting the most from your treadmill. If you’re taller, look for a treadmill with a belt that’s 60 inches. You don’t want to end up with a piece of exercise equipment that doesn’t “fit”.

Give the potential treadmill a fair ride in the store if you can. Really walk or run on it for at least ten minutes. You may feel a little strange, exercising in front of other customers as they walk by, but a few minutes of discomfort is nothing compared to having to haul the equipment back for a refund.

Does the belt cushion your steps adequately? Does the treadmill hold up as you exercise on it, or is it unstable and wiggly? If it’s that way at the store, it’ll be that way and more so at home as you continue to use it.

What happens if the treadmill breaks or you find a part that doesn’t work correctly? Will someone come to your home to fix it, or do you have to lug it back to the store? These questions are important to ask before the purchase.

The treadmill should have at least a 12 month warranty. Of course, the manufacturer takes the responsibility of fixing a problem, not the store itself. So you’re going to be dealing with technicians via phone.

If your space is limited, consider a treadmill that folds. If you plan to store it under your bed between uses, make sure it will actually fit under your bed when in the folded position. If not, it’s not worth the purchase.

You may want to consider the loudness of the motor. In a large store, the treadmill won’t sound as loud as it will in your living room. So if you’re unnerved by the noise at the store, realize it won’t be any quieter at home.

Using a treadmill can be a terrific form of exercise – as long as you really have a quality piece of equipment. If you’ve never owned a treadmill before, it may be wise to purchase one second-handed -just to see if you will use it. Then, if you’re serious about working out on your treadmill, seek a higher quality one down the road.

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Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/ for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well as reviews and comments on popular diets.

If you are the one looking for a used treadmill I would recommend you to first get acquainted with the desired details on treadmill. For instance, once you know the importance of having an efficient motor and belt in your treadmill, you are more likely to make a better deal with the treadmill seller.

Usually folks end up buying used treadmills just because of a little saving. However I won’t suggest you to buy a used treadmill in case you don’t have any financial constraint. Used treadmills are only meant for those who are likely to postpone buying a new treadmill due to budget constraints.

Now after making your mind to buy a used treadmill, you need to look into some important aspects like horsepower efficiency of motor before the actual purchase.

1.Since treadmill has been in use, a trial workout to check the motor’s functioning and particularly its continuous duty horsepower becomes mandatory. Along with it you are also needed to look into other aspects of treadmill like belt, speed and cushioning.

2.While making a purchase you should be sure that this used equipment would serve your exercise need. If it doesn’t serve your purpose well, there is simply no need to go for it. You should also do an assessment of depreciation and expected refurbishing cost in order to ascertain whether the price demanded by the seller is reasonable or not.

3.If you are being offered a refurbished used treadmill, it’s a much better option as it would save you from the hassle of getting treadmill refurbished before use.

4.Even while buying used treadmill you need to be conscious of brand. A used treadmill of a superior brand is likely to last long. These superior brands often come with extended warranty of five to ten years. If a used treadmill comes within the warranty period, it could be perhaps the best used treadmill for you.

5.You can make a purchase of used treadmill from shops that sell used exercise tools. The other option is to find a nearby gym and ask whether old treadmills are being replaced. If a gym is offering its heavy duty treadmills on sale it is a boon for you. You can buy these heavy duty models even if these have been used for a couple of years. They would continue working well at your home for a long period.

Don’t buy used treadmills in hurry. Indeed, look into all pros and cons of buying a used treadmill. A decision in haste may make you repent later. This will only cause you unnecessary stress barring your all purpose of working out on a treadmill!

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Many people are turning to treadmills to achieve their fitness goals. A treadmill is excellent because it permits you to work out indoors, taking the weather out of the equation.

Unfortunately, due to the incredible amount of choices available to the consumer with the different varieties of treadmills, it is easy to suffer information overload. Here is some information that will make your decision easier.

First of all, Healthrider treadmills come at a price range from $399 to $999, offering something for consumers of every budget. That’s a good sign…but price alone doesn’t determine whether it is a good buy. Find out how the healthrider stacks up against its’ competition now.

First of all, healthrider treadmills offer excellent cushioning, protecting your knees and back from wear and tear that is typically associated with heavy use of treadmills. Also, Healthriders offer grip pulse sensors, which enable you to monitor your heart rate by gripping the bar. This is perfect for helping you to adjust your workout depending on what your hear rate is reading.

However, the Healthrider has some serious drawbacks that should make you think twice before purchasing: First of all, the engines offered are generally very weak, and tend to give out quicker than they should for the price paid. If you will be using the treadmill a lot, plan on having to purchase a new motor in a relatively short period of time.

Also, Healthriders do not offer long warranties, a sign that the company doesn’t have much confidence in its’ products. They typically only offer a 90 day warranty, usually far too short to allow for any problems that may occur down the road.

The bottom line: while Healthrideres do offer some good benefits (not to mention the fact that they are manufactured by Icon-the largest treadmill manufacture in the world) they don’t stack up well compared to similar priced treadmills.

Avoid these if at all possible; however, if you absolutely must buy one, attempt to purchase these directly from the wholesale, which will allow you to save on the typical retail mark up costs. However, it is highly recommended that you look elsewhere when making your next treadmill purchase.

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An interesting phenomenon is happening in the treadmill market these days: a lot of home treadmills are being called ‘commercial grade treadmills’. This can be very confusing for the treadmill buyer.

What’s the difference between a ‘commercial grade’ treadmill, a home treadmill, and an actual commercial treadmill?

First of all there are 2 main categories of treadmills: commercial and home treadmills.

Commercial treadmills differ from home treadmills in that they are made for harsher environments, like the gym or health club, and they are built to withstand frequent use. Because of this they are built with a much higher grade of components and subsequently cost more.

For example, most commercial treadmills come with a 4 ply treadbelt instead of the 2 ply treadbelt standard to most home treadmills. They also usually come with a much higher powered motor, built with heavier duty commercial parts.

Commercial treadmill prices are much higher and many of them start at $4000+ whereas home treadmills can range from $400 to $3000.

Here’s where it can get confusing: Although there used to be more of a difference between commercial and home treadmills, the line is blurring as more and more people buy ‘commercial grade’ treadmills for their homes.

Because of this, brands like Landice put out 2 versions of their treadmill lines: the Limited (or LTD) series of treadmills - built for high end home or light commercial use, and the Club series- built for heavy club or gym environments.

And former commercial treadmill brands like Sole, (who have been supplying treadmills to hotels like Hilton for years) are now making their treadmills available to the home market - for a home treadmill price.

These treadmills can truly be called ‘commercial grade’ meaning they could be used as a commercial treadmill but is mainly suited for the high end home gym.

However I’ve noticed that even the cheaper brands of home treadmills are now starting to call their higher end treadmills ‘commercial grade’.

This doesn’t necessarily mean it is suitable for a health club or even a high end home gym. In my opinion, it simply means that the treadmill was built with heavier grade components than other treadmills in that brand’s line up. It may still be a great buy if you like that brand name.

However, if I wanted to buy a commercial grade treadmill for my home I would not choose these cheaper brand names - but that’s just my preference.

Bottom line? When looking at commercial treadmills for a health club or gym, consider the brand. Make sure it is a well known commercial brand with a solid reputation. Some examples are Landice, LifeFitness and Star Trac.

When looking for a higher end ‘commercial grade’ treadmill for your home gym, consider a ‘lighter’ version of a commercial treadmill model or a home treadmill brand that is known for higher end machines. It will serve you just as well and cost you thousands less.

One last note: Keep in mind that commercial treadmills take up a lot more space than home treadmills and they’re also much heavier. They may not fold so make sure you have several strong lifters when you have the treadmill delivered.

Good luck and have fun!

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Charles O’Neill is a certified personal trainer and contributing writer to http://www.TreadmillReview.net, a site providing unbiased treadmill brand reviews and buying tips. For more treadmill reviews and ratings with money saving links, visit: http://www.TreadmillReview.net

Buying a treadmill? Finding a high quality treadmill that fits your needs has never been so easy - thanks to the beauty of the Internet.

You can research, compare and review treadmills all from the comfort of your own home. But that’s not the only advantage the Internet gives you.

Believe it or not, there are actually some major benefits to buying a treadmill online. Here are the main benefits and what you need to know before you buy.

1) Free Shipping

Buy a treadmill online and chances are high that you’ll get free shipping. Many online treadmill sellers appreciate that you are buying online, so they offer you free shipping and delivery.

How can they afford to do this - because they don’t have the costs associated with maintaining a storefront. Most treadmill or fitness stores on the other hand will charge you a shipping fee, which can run you from $100-$250.

2) Choose from a Larger Selection of Treadmills

Why spend money on gas driving to a fitness store that maybe carries 2-3 brands when you can go online and choose from 10 or more brands? Plus, if you have a particular brand in mind, many stores often do not carry all the models that the brand makes.

Shopping online gives you access to many brands - and very often their full lineup. You also get access to brands that you may never find in your area - brands that you may like better or brands that may give you more for your money.

3) Save Money on Store Markup

It’s an unfortunate fact that most of what you buy in a store has been marked up from the manufacturer’s cost - simply to pay for the store itself: rent, heating and air conditioning, sales peoples’ salaries, etc.

It all has to be paid for and that means marked up prices on most items - including treadmills. Buy treadmill online and you save on store markup: $100, $200, or $500 on the same treadmill.

Even better news is that some treadmill brand manufacturers are starting to sell directly to the consumer online - which means no markup. I’ve even seen price differences of up to $1000 between the store and the manufacturer’s website.

The other advantage in buying direct from the manufacturer’s website is that you’re dealing directly with them - should you have any questions about your treadmill. Many people feel more comfortable dealing directly with the manufacturers.

In some cases, the manufacturers can do a lot more to help the customer should problems arise, than if they bought that same treadmill through a store.

4) No Sales Tax

When you buy treadmill online (in most states) you pay no sales tax. This is a great way to save some extra money and maybe put it away for a pair of running shoes or an mp3 player to listen to while you workout.

5) Online only deals

This is similar to #3 above however did you know that some online treadmill stores/manufacturers offer special “online only” deals? This means you can’t get this price in the store - and often you can’t even find that treadmill in a store.

Many manufacturers will do this if they have too many units of a certain treadmill. They just want to get rid of inventory - and their loss can be your gain.

So those are 5 major benefits when you buy a treadmill online. While buying online can save you a lot of money and give you a larger selection of treadmills to choose from, make sure you take into account your unique fitness goals and needs before buying.

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Vienna Miller writes for Treadmill Review - a consumer oriented website focusing on the home treadmill market. For a list of treadmill manufacturers that sell directly to the consumer visit the Buy Treadmill Online page.

So why are treadmills still the #1 home exercise machines with shoppers? And why are they the most popular equipment at the gym? Because they get results!

Here are the top 5 ways your home treadmill can help you lose weight and get the body of your dreams:
#1: A Treadmill Helps You Burn MORE Calories by Battling Exercise Boredom

We all know that in order to lose weight, get firm and fight gravity’s pull, exercise is a must. But what do you do if you don’t LIKE working out?

What if you get bored or don’t like logging hours in the gym with all those muscle boys or short-shorts women?

One viable option is the home treadmill, because of all the things it allows you to do to FORGET that you are exercising in the first place!

You can set it up in front of the television and watch your favorite episode of ER or Oprah. An hour will fly by and you won’t even notice that you’ve been walking (or running)!

Many treadmills also come with a magazine or book rack. What about walking uphill (a MEGA calorie burner) while reading your favorite mazagine or novel?

How easy is that?

And the more you enjoy your workout (or the more you can forget that you’re exercising) , the more time you’ll spend burning calories on your treadmill.
#2: The Treadmill is Unmatched For Workout Versatility.

Most funky fly-by-night exercise gadgets only allow you to do one thing. One repetitive motion that your body quickly adapts to (and that means less calories burned.)

A treadmill - on the other hand - gives you a lot of workout versatility so your body continues to be challenged to burn calories.

If you’re just starting an exercise program you can start with a slow walk and then speed it up as your body gets into better shape. If you’re training for a marathon, you can run at a steady pace and even build in sprints.

You can power walk or do a slow steady jog. Many treadmills will let you walk uphill. Some even come with handweights so you can build in upper body exercise as well.

There are countless ways you can vary your workout with a treadmill so that you continue to challenge your body and burn calories.
#3: A Treadmill Helps You Burn MORE Calories by Increasing Your Exercise Frequency

A 3 year study conducted by the University of Stanford’s Graduate School of Business has found that consumers are overpaying for gym services.

The study concludes that most people overestimate how often they will use their gym membership and that most don’t visit the gym often enough to justify their membership costs.

Perhaps the reason may be that many people just don’t have the time to go. But here’s where a home treadmill can help you actually increase your workout time and frequency.

Experts tell us that two 15-minute workouts can give us the same exercise benefits as one 30-minute workout.

A treadmill allows you to split your workouts up into mini-workouts and still burn just as many calories!

Maybe you want to go for a 15 minute wake-up walk in the morning. Maybe it’s a 20-minute light jog at lunch. What about a 10-minute power walk just before dinner to curb your appetite or fight night-time boredom?

Whether it’s 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 or 20, it all adds up in weight loss. With a treadmill, YOU’RE in charge of your workout time.
#4: A Home Treadmill Gives You the Benefit of All-Year-Round ANY Time Exercise

Ok, here it is - one of the MOST IMPORTANT benefits of having a home treadmill:

CONVENIENCE, CONVENIENCE, CONVENIENCE

If you live in northern climates you know that walking or jogging in the snow and ice is NOT fun. What about when it’s raining? Scratch exercise off the list.

A home treadmill can be one of the best exercise comforts around because you can use it regardless of the weather or time of day.

AND you can also exercise in any type of clothing that you want (no worrying about wearing that ratty t-shirt to the gym!).
#5: By Using the Large Muscles in Your Legs, A Treadmill Helps You Burn MAJOR FAT Calories

A recent Woman’s World article made the startling claim that, contrary to popular belief, gentle walking is one of the BEST ways to burn fat.

Why?

It seems that gentle walking allows your body to go STRAIGHT to the fat stores for energy instead of first depleting your sugar (glycogen) stores (used by your body for quick energy).

Not only that, there’s been countless studies including one by the American Medical Association, that rank a treadmill as the #1 cardiovascular machine for losing weight and burning calories.

Working the larger muscles in your legs burns maximum calories which means more weight lost. You can even increase your calories-burned by walking uphill which uses even more muscles.

Given all their benefits it’s no wonder that treadmill sales have continued to skyrocket over the past five years with more and more people starting their own fitness and weight loss programs at home.

So if you want to lose weight and get into great shape, a treadmill can be an excellent investment to help you to achieve your goals. No matter what you decide be sure to have fun and make your health a priority!

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Kathryn O’Neill is the chief editor for Treadmill Review, a consumer oriented website reviewing top home treadmills. For more buying tips, brand reviews, and best buys visit http://www.TreadmillReview.net

With a multitude of different treadmills and treadmill reviews available today, it an be extremely difficult to know which one might be the best one for you – it can be so overwhelming that you simply don’t know where to start! If you go to one of the wide variety of treadmill manufacturer’s websites, you will be greeted by a whole array of different models that include a variety of features and characteristics that simply boggle the mind, and inevitably enough, each manufacturer is going to say that theirs is better than all the rest. What you need to help you navigate your way through the overabundance of information is a helpful and unbiased informer, and thankfully, help is not too far away. Treadmill reviews are here to help you make the right choice for you.

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned treadmill user, it is difficult to see beyond the blurb put out by fitness equipment manufacturers. It is, after all, their job to sell their equipment to you, so they are going to put their best foot forward! Treadmill reviews can help you see beyond the advertising copy. Treadmill ratings are a mixture of the expert opinion of fitness professionals and of ordinary exercisers just like you, and these combine to help you evaluate a treadmill both in terms of the quality of it’s components and how well it actually fits into the average exerciser’s fitness regime.

Choosing a Treadmill – Where to Start?

The right treadmill is a highly individual choice, so before you consider any purchase it is wise to consider what your own personal expectations are, something that unfortunately cannot be found in treadmill ratings! Think about your own fitness goals, and how you intend to reach them – these will have an impact on which treadmill will be most suitable for you. So before you consider searching out the ratings on treadmill, make a list of things that are priorities for you. This will help narrow down your search, and help you use the home treadmill reviews that you come across in a more meaningful way.

There are two distinct types of treadmill reviews available – the evaluations of professionals, and treadmill consumer ratings, which are put together based on the information given by ordinary exercisers just like you. Both of these types of ratings are useful.

Professional reviews, such as those that might comprise magazine ratings of treadmills, are carried out by people in the fitness industry, who have expert knowledge on many aspects of treadmill construction and performance. They will have a good understanding of what it is that makes a treadmill safe and effective, and will undertake investigations on aspects of treadmill construction and longevity that is neither possible nor practical for the layperson to undertake. They will put together ratings on treadmills that will evaluate the component parts and the way in which they are assembled, and will have the background knowledge that will enable them to make comparisons with other treadmills that are available. With a broad understanding of treadmill development and technology, professional treadmill reviewers can evaluate a particular treadmill in an unbiased way, and provide you with a clear picture of how it measures up to the other models that are currently available.

On the other hand, treadmill consumer ratings are comprised of the practical opinion of the non-professional exercisers who have purchased a piece of fitness equipment for their own personal use – these are perhaps the people best qualified to provide reliable home treadmill reviews. Consumer ratings will provide you with more practically based information than is presented in professional treadmill reviews, and will give you a real impression of what a treadmill is actually like to use. Non-professional ratings will typically cover things such as how easy the treadmill is to put together and to operate, how quiet the motor is, and how much space the treadmill takes up when open or folded. While consumers will usually provide little information on the quality of construction of a treadmill, they will be able to provide first hand experience in reliability, comfort and ease of use, and will also usually be able to provide information on customer services.

There are a wide variety of both types of review available in sporting magazines and on the internet, so before you purchase a treadmill, be sure to check out some of these reviews. In combination, professional and consumer reviews will give you all you need to make an informed decision, and find the treadmill that is best for you.

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So you’re looking to buy a treadmill and want to read some treadmill reviews and ratings before you buy. Congratulations - you’re way ahead of many buyers.

People who take the time to research before they buy often end up saving money and finding higher quality treadmills for less. But with so much information where do you start?

This article will tell you where to find treadmill reviews and ratings so you can find the best treadmill for you.
#1 Expert Reviews & Ratings

These are the reviews and ratings written by the experts in the fitness industry. People like Consumer Reports, Consumer’s Digest, Runners World and Prevention Magazine are just a few out there. These people rate and review various treadmills at various times in the year - usually around January when the fitness crush is on.

While these expert reviews are much less likely to be tainted by consumer bias (as consumer reviews are - see below), here’s some things you should know when reading them:

1) Each review has a different ratings system and may rate treadmills on such factors as price, cushioning, stability, quietness, belt area, warranty, console, electronics, programs, incline and quality of construction. Depending on the magazine, they’ll usually have an explanation somewhere of how they rated each treadmill.

So while one expert may put more emphasis on cushioning, the other may assign more importance to warranty. This can result in different treadmills getting the “Best Buy” ratings from various experts. It doesn’t mean one is better than another - just that it was rated according to different criteria.
2) There are a lot of treadmill brands on the market and expert reviewers often don’t have time to look at every single brand. However, just because a certain brand isn’t in the ratings, doesn’t make it a poor quality brand.

If you have a certain treadmill brand in mind, search around a bit more and you may find another expert review that has included it in their ratings.
#2 Consumer Reviews & Ratings

A consumer treadmill review is written by someone who has bought and used that particular treadmill. Consumer treadmill reviews can give you helpful details about what to expect when buying a particular treadmill. They can also give you good idea of which treadmills offer high quality for your money.

There are a number of consumer review websites out there but probably the most popular with the most reviews is epinions. Anyone can go there and post a review of anything, including their treadmill.

While consumer reviews do offer you a great way to research treadmills, there are a few things you should know:

1) May Offer Skewed Results - Let’s face it, we humans are much more likely to post a review if we want to warn people of a bad product than if we are completely satisfied with it. Because of this, you are more likely to see bad reviews of a particular treadmill than good reviews. This may give you skewed results when reading consumer reviews of a particular treadmill.

I’ve come across several treadmills that were highly rated by experts, well built and offered good value - but they had a couple of very negative consumer reviews.

Keep in mind that even the best treadmill manufacturers sometimes make a dud - and the person who bought it is much more likely to leave a bad review of it.

2) Who’s Really Writing It? - The treadmill industry is growing more competitive and (surprisingly enough) cutthroat each year. Marketing is a huge portion of the treadmill industry and manufacturers know you’re going to research treadmill ratings before you buy.

So while I’m not making any accusations, I have read several ‘consumer reviews’ that are clearly not written by a normal buyer. They sound like they are written by somebody working for the competition, trying to turn people off that particular brand. Again, not making any accusations here - just keep this in mind when reading consumer treadmill ratings.

Here’s the general rule of thumb when reading consumer reviews: Read a lot of them to get an overall sense (along with expert reviews) of which brand consistently builds quality machines and which brand consistently has problems with their treadmills.

So those are a few ways to find various treadmill reviews and ratings. Taking the time to research which models consistently offer you high quality machines will help you save both time and money in the future.

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Charles O’Neill is a certified personal trainer & writes for Treadmill Reviews, offering treadmill reviews based on price, power, expert reviews & more. For more info visit: http://www.TreadmillReview.net

Chances are that you already know your treadmill can help you lose weight, stay fit, and protect you from the ravages of age related diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

But here are 3 MORE benefits of treadmill exercise you might NOT know!

#1 Walking on A Treadmill Helps Alleviate Depression

A recent study at Duke University found that even as little as eight minutes on a treadmill can help to dramatically, although temporarily, reduce symptoms of depression.

While researchers already knew that longer, sustained regular exercise helps to alleviate depression over the long term, this study proves that even short, vigorous workouts can have a similar helpful effect.

#2) Having Trouble Sleeping?

While it’s always been thought that vigorous exercise during the day will help improve sleep, the actual evidence to prove it hasn’t necessarily been forthcoming - until now.

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a study that included 43 adult volunteers ages 50 to 76. All of them were sedentary and had reported moderate sleep complaints.

They were randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group was asked to exercise 30 to 40 minutes, four times a week. The other group did not change from their non-active ways.

Those who exercised cut the time it normally took to fall asleep in half (while there was no change in the non-active group). The exercisers also rated their nighttime sleep as significantly improved.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association also reports that people who performed regular aerobic exercise or brisk walking slept almost an hour longer than those who did not exercise.

#3) More Efficient Workouts for the Time Pressed

Surveys of fitness professionals by the American Council on Exercise show that one of the fitness trends for 2004 will be workouts that accommodate the time-starved exerciser by being more efficient in a shorter time period.

With their built-in workout programs, controllable inclines and even heart rate monitors, treadmills allow you to custom tailor your workout to your time frame.

How about setting your fat-burning program for 20 minutes in the morning? Or why not do 15 minutes of incline intervals to keep your metabolism elevated throughout the day?

One of the biggest barriers to exercising is the lack of time. By using the tools available with your machine, a treadmill you can pack major cardiovascular benefits into a smaller time frame.

Any way you look at it, a treadmill is a great investment in your health and well being. By using it consistently to work out, you’ll be reaping major health benefits!

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Kathryn O’Neill is chief editor for Treadmill Reviews ( http://www.TreadmillReview.net ), a consumer oriented website focusing on the home treadmill market. For the latest treadmill brand reviews, discounts and best buys visit http://www.TreadmillReview.net

So you’re excited about buying a treadmill. You’re looking forward to having a premium piece of fat-burning equipment available to you 24-7 at your convenience.

Rain, snow, sleet or hail, it doesn’t matter because you’ll be able to workout anyway!

But wait a minute - there’s so many treadmill brands to choose from!

And why are there so many differences of opinion?

If you’ve read many treadmill reviews in your search for the best treadmill you may have ended up a little confused:

One person swears by their Proform treadmill; another says it’s a piece of junk. One expert loves Nordic Track; another expert wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot pole.

How are you supposed to make a smart decision with so many conflicting opinions?

To help you out, here are the top 3 things to keep in mind when reading treadmill reviews:

#1) Consider this: It’s just ONE PERSON’S opinion.

People have different opinions on everything from movies to ice cream to cars to cities. Someone prefers Honda to General Motors. Another person prefers Dell over IBM.

That doesn’t mean that one thing is necessarily better than another, it just means somebody has a preference for it.

So just because you really want to buy a Landice and one person may not agree with you doesn’t make it a bad buy for you.

Keeping an open mind is always a good thing and listening to other’s peoples’ reasoning behind their decision can help you with your purchase.

But in the end it’s your choice and it’s YOUR opinion that matters.

Just because somebody doesn’t like what you like, that doesn’t mean you are going to make a bad decision. If your treadmill has everything YOU need, then that’s what’s important.

#2) Consider this: Who’s writing the review?

I’ve read so many ‘user reviews’ on treadmill websites that are clearly NOT written by a normal treadmill buyer.

The lingo smacks of a treadmill salesperson. And while I’m not making any accusations here, when a treadmill buyer writes something like:

“Let’s look at the features of the ABC treadmill and see what they mean to you…”

or

“The XYZ treadmill offers an Optical Speed Sensor used in combination with the PWM motor controller to produce the smoothest speed changes. The optical eye actually counts the revolutions of the motor directly at the axle…”

I get just a little bit suspicious.

If the review sounds a little too much like a treadmill brochure, take it with a grain of salt.

(That doesn’t mean that the quality of the treadmill is bad or good, mind you. Just make sure you don’t base your decision on those reviews alone.)

#3) Consider this: Flukes DO happen.

Even the BEST treadmill manufacturers sometimes make a dud. Nobody has a 100% customer satisfaction rate ALL the time.

And unfortunately, it’s usually those people that have had BAD experiences that leave nasty reviews of their treadmills.

They have every right to do this of course. Hopefully the treadmill manufacturers read these reviews and do something about them.

But keep in mind that one bad review doesn’t prove it’s a low quality brand just as one stellar review doesn’t prove it’s a high quality brand.

The Bottom Line:

Trust your own decision.

If you’ve taken the time to research treadmills, chances are you know what makes a quality treadmill.

Don’t let one person’s opinion ruin the fun of getting in shape with YOUR choice of home treadmill. Good luck and have fun!

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Kathryn O’Neill is the chief editor for Treadmill Review a consumer based website focused around treadmill reviews. For more buying tips, treadmill brand reviews, and best buys visit http://www.TreadmillReview.net