I'm considering a treadmill
I'm considering buying a treadmill. I hate treadmills. But the wife wants one so the smart money says we'll end up with one.
I need to query the CP brain trust regarding the treadmill products out there. I'm looking for one that I (she) can move pretty easily. Don't want it to cost a fortune but I also don't want to end up with a pile of **** either. I may use it from time to time, and I'm enormous, so how big of a deck should I get? What kind of brands or features should I look for/avoid? TIA |
If you want to save money why not just buy a pair of nice walking shoes and stroll the block?
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Look for one that will transition well to a coat rack, because that's what it will be used for.
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good luck finding one she can move easily. Just sayin.
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Go to an actual exercise equipment store. There is a big difference between health club quality equipment and those little flimsy things you see at academy/dicks/etc. You'll probably need to spend $1000 minimum.
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Don't pretty much all home owned treadmills end up being massive dust collectors & space eaters in people's basements after about 2 months of use?
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Get one that's easy to dust and has shelves on it's face when it's folded up.
Think cheap and light too.... If it's big, expensive, and heavy you'll just live around it forever instead of throwing it out. |
Pick one that will look good at a garage sale in two years.
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look around and find a treadclimber. The fiance has one of those and its an ass kicker.
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I have a Sole F80. It's the featured product here: http://www.soletreadmills.com/
I think it's a reputable brand. I would keep my eye on Sears ads and wait for it to get under $1K. I got mine for $850. |
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Treadmills are boring, take the above advice or you will be hanging coats on it in 3 months |
And put a TV right in front of it. I wouldn't use mine unless I had a TV to watch.
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Or find a TV show series you like and watch an episode every morning and run for the duration of the episode (or 2 if it's a 30 minute show). I've used this to watch all Star Trek TNGs, Star Trek DS9s, and Breaking Bads. |
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Really, for people who live in the midwest who want to run or walk, investing in a treadmill or club is a good idea. It's not like California. We have ice outside to worry about. |
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And if we get it bought, and she doesn't use it (particularly if it costs a ****ing grand). Don't ask where she is or why there is a fresh hole dug in the back 40. |
Buy a used one at a garage sale or Craigslist.
Everyone I know, (including myself) barely uses the damn things. |
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I would also consider naming your treadmill. We call ours Bannister (in honor of Roger). If we don't use it, Bannister gets sad and starts plotting our deaths. |
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http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=USKS0530 Tuesday is the last day I'd want to be outside. The high after that is 51 and there isn't a day the wind is going to be below 10 MPH. That's goddamn cold. And she gets home at 6, an hour after it gets dark. It gets damn cold running in 25 degree weather. |
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Guess I'm just used to this "cold" weather you speak of. 40 and sunny is not what I call cold. Wednesday is the only day on that forecast that I look at and say nope, and that's because its a mix of rain and snow. |
There are no good treadmills that move easily. You're talking about a product that is designed for a person weighing potentially hundreds of pounds running on it for hundreds of hours. You can't make something that will put up with that level of abuse out of plastic. Of course the reality is that most treadmills see a couple hours of use and then never come out again.
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I'm on my second Pro-Form purchased in the last 10 years. I have arthritic knees so I only use it for walking (very little running). In the Spring, Summer and Fall I ride my bike nearly every day but can't ride my bike in the winter so I use the treadmill most every day when the weather is bad or cold. I purchased the Pro-Forms from Sears for about $400 - $500. The first one crapped out on me after about 7 years of use; the running board cracked and the belt went bad. I checked into replacing the board and belt but that would cost almost as much as a new low-end Pro-Form so I purchased a new one. They aren't the highest quality but they have worked fine for me.
I agree with previous posts about placing the treadmill in front of a TV. Time seems to drag by even being in front of the TV but I couldn't fathom being on the treadmill without being distracted by the TV. BTW - I weigh about 170 lbs. |
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http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitnes...ords=treadmill No bells and whistles but they're tough and they get the job done. |
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Not only is it far too early for it to stick but unless its a blizzard its nothing. |
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If you want something "mobile" get a trainer for your bike.
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3403551 |
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But either way, it's my wife not me. You can call her a pussy all you want, but she still isn't going to go run in the dark when it is 20 degrees outside. Especially in February when it is 10 and windy. It just isn't happening. |
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Thanks for the heads up. I might be looking for a different spot for it. |
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Now keep in mind that the fan sucks and the speakers are shit, but that didn't bother me. I wanted the money I spent to go to the motor and chassis, in short all the important bits, and that's what you get with this treadmill. No bells and whistles. |
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There's a reason these are like the #1 most listed item on Craigslist and garage sales. You will be cursing it profusely when it's sitting unused for months taking up 1/4 of the room. Everybody says they'll be the type that will actually use it.....
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Never owned a treadmill, but i had an old Stairmaster that i picked up from the swapmeet for like $30.00.
I named it slayer. It would destroy anyone who dared to challenge it. That thing was a monster. |
I recommend the BowFlex Treadclimber. Mainly because the redhead in the commercial is hawt and has a great ass.
http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/...imber-body.png |
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Would she consider an elliptical trainer? I've had one for several years and paid around $200 for it. They don't take up as much space as a treadmill and give a good workout.
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The neighbor gave me a <$200 elliptical type machine when he kicked his wife out of his house and it gets MUCH more use than the $1100 space eating beast of a treadmill I thought I needed. |
Just do it... Don't go cheap or it'll be easy to put in a corner. Don't get one that folds up, or it'll go in a corner. Don't get a fan on it, what's the point, you're there to sweat... Get a large-screen TV to mount on the wall in front of the gem - if you don't the boredom might force you to put it in the corner... I think the wider belt is worth the coin, when you start running on the TM, you'll find the TV sometimes has you drift (like vertigo)..
Don't worry too much about cost... If you're going to use it, use it, a $400 difference over the life of the unit is pennies a day. And a bad TM will make you want to put it in the corner - and that's a waste of all money spent! And do the GD maintenance! Pay for it or do it yourself... It's worth it! |
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I have a Sole F80 and a 35" TV. Use it about five times a week. Definitely a big investment, but definitely worth it as well. Really well built machine.
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Man, I must be the only person that doesn't watch TV on a treadmill. TV makes me too aware of the time and I tend to want to stop early. When I run with just my music I can go much longer.
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I'm considering a spicy italian sandwich and pint of beer...
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You sir, are asking to be fired. |
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You won't get what you want, that combination does not exist. Anything cheap and sold at your local sporting goods store or department store won't last. One that will last however will cost 1k+ and is NOT easy to move around.
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I appreciate all the input from CP. I'd have probably bought a POS without it. |
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Got a great deal on a closeout at Sears. Lotsa used ones out there from lazy folks. Just make sure they kept it inside. I had to take one back that had been stored in the garage. Not good on the electronics. The bonus for getting at Sears was the extended warranty. The control pad had to replaced, covered for free under the warranty.
Last thing - make sure it has incline. You can get a good workout just from walking uphill. |
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Make sure you get one with the Rain Man screens attachment, so you can choose your running scenery.
Double sure you get the zombie add-on with the rear screen that shows undead chasing you. |
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Also, you buying a treadmill = ROFL |
Treadmill - $1,000-$5,000
Gym Membership - $49 a month It's Science |
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