Another Helpful Treadmill Health Article

Buying A Treadmill - 3 Essential Tips
Author: Kathryn O'Neill

 

Buying A Treadmill – 3 Essential Tips

If you're buying a treadmill, chances are you've done lots of research already. You probably know exactly what makes up a high quality treadmill and have an idea of which features you want in your unit.

But even with this knowledge many people still fall prey to slick treadmill deals that end up costing them in the long run.

In order to keep that from happening to you, here are 3 essential buying tips to make sure you choose the very best treadmill for you.

#1) Not All Treadmill Brands Are Created Equal

I recently had a gentleman e-mail me asking for advice on which treadmill he should buy. He had narrowed it down to 3 choices:

Choice #1: Brand A: 2.5 HP motor $999

Choice #2: Brand A: 1.75 HP motor $899

Choice #3: Brand B: 2.0 HP motor $1099

He asked me which treadmill I would buy. He was clearly leaning towards Choice #1.

This was the natural choice for most people and it makes sense: get the most for the least. Or get the most motor power for the least amount of money.

However, my answer surprised him. I told him if it were my choice, I would go with Choice #3: Brand B for $1099. Here's why:

Although the motor power is lower than Choice #1 and the price is higher, Brand B makes an overall better treadmill. Why?

Brand B has a reputation for making high quality treadmills and backing them up with extensive warranties, including 10 years on the motor. It can afford to give such lengthy warranties because it knows that it makes a quality product that probably WON'T break down - even in 10 years.

Brand A on the other hand offers a 90-day motor warranty. What does that tell you about the quality of parts?

Although motor power is a good feature to consider when buying a treadmill - you have to be careful. Look at it in the context of the whole treadmill - including the brand.

Not all treadmill brands are created equal. Some treadmill brands use extremely high quality materials. Others well, don't.

Make sure to look beyond just the bare numbers when choosing a treadmill. Look at the whole picture to find the best treadmill for you.

#2) Don't Always Believe What The Salesperson Tells You

Get it in writing. This isn't to put down any salesperson - but they are human. They do make mistakes, and sometimes this can end up costing you.

I had another lady e-mail me asking for advice on choosing a treadmill. She'd narrowed it down to several and was leaning towards one in particular (let's call it Treadmill X).

She had been told by a salesperson in the store that this Treadmill X (for $899) came with a lifetime warranty on the motor.

This lady was smart. She was looking at the whole treadmill picture. The price was excellent. The motor power was average (1.75 HP). And who can pass up a lifetime motor warranty?

But wait a minute.

I was fairly familiar with this treadmill brand and knew something was off.

This particular treadmill brand never gives lifetime motor warranties - ever. Not even on their commercial treadmills. So why would they offer a lifetime motor warranty on one of their economy treadmills?

I voiced my concerns to her and wasn't surprised to hear back a couple of days later that the salesperson had actually been mistaken about the lifetime warranty.

If she had bought this treadmill simply based on what the salesperson said, she might have gotten a nasty surprise - especially since this particular treadmill brand is known for being extremely costly to repair.

Don't always trust what the salesperson says. Make sure to get it in writing before you buy!

#3 Forget the Price Tag - Look at the REAL Price Of The Treadmill

Price is probably one of the most important factors when buying a treadmill. But sometimes the price of the treadmill can be misleading.

For example, let's say you're looking at Brand A in a store with a price of $799. Pretty good price right?

A much better deal than Brand B - sold online - at $999.

But look closer at Brand A. Brand A only comes with a 90 day parts and labor warranty so you need to buy added coverage. You pay $50 for a 2 year extended motor warranty.

So Brand A's total cost is now $849 (with a 2 year motor warranty)

Brand B is still $999 (with a 10 year motor warranty already included)

Overall, you figure that Brand A is still the better deal since it's cheaper.

But look closer. You need to pay shipping costs for Brand A. Shipping costs from most stores usually run you about $150.

Brand B, since it is sold online offers free shipping (most online treadmill sellers do).

So Brand A's total cost is now $998 (with a 2 year motor warranty)

Brand B is still $999 (with a 10 year motor warranty)

With Brand A, $799 has gone to buy the treadmill, $50 has gone to buy the warranty and $150 has gone into shipping.

With Brand B, $999 has gone to buy the treadmill (warranty included).

So which treadmill do you think actually gives you the most value for your money?

And don't forget that many online treadmill stores don't charge sales tax. The store that sells Brand A does. That technically makes Brand A MORE expensive than Brand B.

So when comparing treadmills, make sure to consider the TOTAL COST of each treadmill before you buy.

By keeping these 3 tips in mind when purchasing a treadmill:

- Not all treadmill brands are created equal

- Don't believe what the salesperson tells you - get it in writing

and

- Look at the REAL price of the treadmill

you'll be well on your way to choosing the best treadmill investment for you. Good luck and have fun!

About the Author

Kathryn O'Neill is the chief editor for Treadmill Review

For more buying tips, treadmill brand reviews, and best buys visit http://www.treadmillreview.net

Brought to you by AAArticles, and ABBlogs! ...
 

need treadmill ratings Top Resource Sites

Popular treadmills with treadmill reviews, ratings and buying tips
... Reviews? "TreadmillTips.com provides unbiased treadmill reviews so you can choose the fitness ... ... so you won't have to. I do believe that you need to see through the marketing hype to really ...
http://www.treadmilltips.com/

Treadmills - Treadmill
http://www.hottreadmills.com/


Treadmills2Go.com - Treadmill Ratings & Reviews
... and enjoy life. Treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews will ... an informed decision on which treadmill will do the trick for you ... the rest of your life. All you need is regular exercise and a ...
http://www.treadmills2go.com/index.html

Treadmill Mat Sportcraft 30" x 70" Treadmill Mat available!
... Subject: Does a treadmill need a mat under it? Category: H . Treadmill Mat: Compare Prices ... ... com, find deals, consumer reviews, and store ratings to save money. TREADMILL MAT at unbeatable ...
http://treadmill-mat.njsca.com/

Choosing The Right Treadmill For You
... Life Fitness Treadmills Reign Supreme in the Ratings Manual Vs. Motorized Treadmills Motorized or ... ... Treadmill Treadmill Buying Tips Treadmill Comparison: 3 Things You Need To Know Treadmill Reviews ...
http://www.a-to-z-wellness.com/treadmill.htm

Health > Fitness
... Guide.com Discounted Treadmills - Things you need to know Complete Treadmill guide includes ratings, reviews, and comparisons. A Huge selection of informative articles, covering manufacturer reviews ...
http://www.site-sift.com/118

Treadmill Reviews and Ratings Site Map
... that each treadmill has, considering all the consumer ratings we have put together a ... Treadmill Care Chances are you may never need to replace a part on your treadmill as they are built to ...
http://www.treadmill-revi ...ings.com/site-map.htm

Pleasure
... perform a climbing task on a treadmill. The subjects had control of ... each, he found that their ratings matched well with the answers ... pleasure it's because we must need something. Take temperature ...
http://www.mesolimbic.com/pleasure.html

How to Buy a Treadmill Fitness Quest Inc
... body weights. Continuous duty ratings determine the motor's quality ... features built into the treadmill console can take into ... experienced exercisers may need a treadmill that reaches a 15 ...
http://www.fitnessquest.c ...ory.html?article=2320

Diet pill
... fat burner fat burner + review fat burner ratings fat burner recipes fat burner supplement fat ... ... Exercises to Lose Weight Quickly. I need treadmill lose weight and search for How to Lose ...
http://4weightlossproducts.us/dietpill.htm

Treadmill For Sale
... Equipment ... Price : See Ad Treadmill Sale - Need a new treadmill at reduced Prices? Look no mo ... ... treadmills for sale Treadmill Reviews N Ratings Treadmills for Sale Treadmills for ...
http://www.t2.treadmillblvd.com/treadmillforsale/

Treadmills | Treadmill For Sales
... TestsTreadmill Mats Treadmill For Sales Articles Shape - Lose weight with a treadmill: I need to drop some weight. What's a good beginner's treadmill workout?& and more of your ...
http://treadmill-exercise ...admill-for-sales.html

- True 500 Treadmill
... you want now as well as everything you'll need as you become more fit. Treadmill Buying Tip 1 ... ... best in your price range. Read the treadmill reviews and ratings because these usually come from ...
http://www.treadmill-reso ...ue-500-treadmill.html

Smooth Fitness - Prevention Magazine Review
... Home About Continued Treadmill Ratings Treadmill Doctor "Best Buy ... It's a great starter treadmill: simple, sturdy, and priced ... Sturdiest Ride" Smooth 9.1P "I need a treadmill that's tough ...
http://www.smoothfitness.com/info/prevention.htm

Walk Exercise
... day your body_dome not ratings body dome be we body dome ... Equipment, Home Gyms and Treadmill Home About Us Contact ... With all the rescourses you need. DP Treadmills DP Treadmills ...
http://www.walkexercise.com/exercise/

Treadmill Reviews - Unbiased Treadmill Ratings & Reviews
... see our terms for more info. Got a question? Need a recommendation? Contact us here. We tell you ... ... Sole Nordic Track Landice Proform Reebok Treadmill Ratings Treadmill Inventory Sale: Quick Buying ...
http://www.treadmillreviews.homestead.com/

Treadmill Weslo Candence Tv36 | Nordictrack Treadmill Reviews | Proform T35 ...
Horizon Manual Treadmill Cheapest Treadmill Uk Treadmill Cardio Workouts Build A Dog Treadmill Smooth 9 15 Treadmill Tredmills Proform Treadmill Warranty Key Fitness 502t Ekg Treadmill Proform 325i ...
http://treadmillstxdallas ...slo-candence-tv36.htm

Cheap Manual Treadmills | Horizon T35 Treadmill | Proform 490 Treadmill | Ne...
Nordictrack Treadmill Reviews Treadmills Usually All Treadmills Weslo Cadence 450 Cs Treadmill Retail Price Proform 385 Ex Treadmill Manual Treadmill Vx5000 Treadmill Manual Proform 585tl Treadmill ...
http://treadmillfitnesspr ...manual-treadmills.htm

treadmill ratings make yourself strong and fit
... 2004-09-14 22:11 If you need to get more excercise, you know that it can treadmill be hard to find the time to go to a gym, so a gym at home is what you need treadmill ratings. 2004-09-13 21:15 ...
http://www.199web.com/treadmill-ratings.htm

Need Treadmill Ratings Resources - Your source for The Best Exercise Treadmills
Need Treadmill Ratings SteelFlex XT-4600 Treadmill 2.2 HP - Specifications:Motor: 2.4 HP Continuous Duty/P.W.M.Speed: 0.7-10mphElevation: 0-10%Deck: 3/4" Low Maintenance Prewaxed PhenolicBelt: 2-ply ...
http://www.best-exercise- ...Treadmill-Ratings.php

Discount Treadmills Guide
... and measure the space. You'll need some free space around the ... the motor. If you want your treadmill to last, look for the larger ... is applied to two different ratings--"peak duty rating" and ...
http://www.discount-tread ...oosing-treadmill.html

Weight Loss Index 246
http://www.weight-loss-galore.com/index-246.html


1st-Treadmills - Home
... brand treadmills and the information that you need about treadmill equipment to compare and make a ... ... family time. HomeLinks Home Articles ó¶ Treadmill Ratings ó¶ Treadmill Comparisons ó¶ Treadmill ...
http://www.1st-treadmills.com/

solid Treadmill Ratings built to last long
... 2004-09-10 19:48 If you need to get more excercise, you know that it can Ratings Treadmill be hard to find the time to go to a gym, so a gym at home is what you need Treadmill. 2004-09-10 06:13 If ...
http://www.alvarez-cienfu ...treadmill-ratings.htm

Treadmill Products Page 41
... should not be purchased. You need a treadmill that has a call ... What's New? Lose Weight with Treadmill Exercises - Mar 24 Welcome ... proform elliptical machine ratings elliptical machine ratings rl ...
http://www.electronictrea ...com/treadmill176.html


... Treadmill Purchase Treadmill Rating Treadmill Ratings Treadmill Reebok Treadmill Rental Treadmill ... ... for a good cause. [PRWEB Mar 31, 2005] >Treadmill Need Not Become the "Dreadmill" (RedNova ...
http://www.treadmill-guide.net/treadmill-running/

Sitemap
... music-for-treadmill-workouts name-treadmills nautilus-treadmill nautilus-treadmills need-treadmill-ratings negative-review-smooth-treadmill new-commercial-precor-treadmills new-horizon-treadmills ...
http://www.treadmill-guide.info/ratings/

Treadmill Customer Reviews
... may be more advanced than you need. When evaluating treadmill ... you should keep in mind about treadmill reviews are the sources of ... with product reviews or ratings, but you should be aware that ...
http://www.grabtreadmills ...Customer-Reviews.html

treadmill running
... this site is dedicated to find the info you need to know before you purchase treadmill running ... ... for treadmills - good treadmill r... Treadmill Reviews N Ratings Best Treadmill Workouts Best ...
http://treadmill.exercisedot.com/treadmillrunning/

Magazine Treadmill Ratings | Proform 545s Treadmill | Weslo Cadence 850 Trea...
Magazine Treadmill Ratings Fitness Just a Step Away With a Life Fitness TreadmillSeptember.27 Many ... ... given them shin splints. All of these runners need a well-cushioned, low-impact running ...
http://horsesfortreadmill ...treadmill-ratings.htm

treadmill reviews :: treadmill ratings :: treadmill comparisons
... you know where to find the stop button if you need to end your workout suddenly. 6. Take some time ... ... dizzy when they first start using a treadmill. Reviews and Ratings Browsing the Internet or consumer ...
http://www.1st-4-treadmil ...comparison-guide.html

Dp Treadmill
... doing this however, if you need treadmill parts, be sure to ... LOAD WHEN WALKING ON A TREADMILL Hong Y, Brueggemann GP Gait ... Sale ... fitness equipment ratings, gym fitness equipment, dp ...
http://www.treadmillblvd.com/dptreadmill/

http://www.scaletippers.com/Treadmills/Treadmill24.html



Parts Treadmill Proform 740cs | Icon Image Treadmills | Proform 400 Treadmil...
... Treadmill Armoire Elliptical Tread Mill Trotter Tread Mill 535 Need Treadmill Ratings Sears Treadmill Instructions How Do I Workout On A Treadmill Rate Treadmills Reebok Tredmill Star Trac Treadmills ...
http://icontreadmills.net ...ill-proform-740cs.htm

Treadmill - Proform C970 Treadmill
... Music For Treadmill Workouts Name Treadmills Nautilus Treadmill Nautilus Treadmills Need Treadmill Ratings Negative Review Smooth Treadmill New Commercial Precor Treadmills New Horizon Treadmills ...
http://www.discounted-tre ...proformc970treadmill/