I'm considering a treadmill

[loochy]

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.

[jidar]

Originally Posted by loochy

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.

I don't agree with that. You can get semi decent entry level equipment for around $700 if you shop smart. this is a good example:
http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitnes...ords=treadmill

No bells and whistles but they're tough and they get the job done.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by jidar

I don't agree with that. You can get semi decent entry level equipment for around $700 if you shop smart. this is a good example:
http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitnes...ords=treadmill

No bells and whistles but they're tough and they get the job done.

Have you been on it? It looks narrow and flimsy.

[jidar]

Originally Posted by loochy

Have you been on it? It looks narrow and flimsy.

I own that exact model, they're good machines. The T-100 series from Horizon are highly regarded and if you ask around for best bang for buck treadmills from people who know about this stuff they will steer you to this machine. At least, that's what happened to me in January and that's why I own one.
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.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by jidar

I own that exact model, they're good machines. The T-100 series from Horizon are highly regarded and if you ask around for best bang for buck treadmills from people who know about this stuff they will steer you to this machine. At least, that's what happened to me in January and that's why I own one.
Now keep in mind the 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.

Hmm Ill try to remember that brand when its time for me to buy. I don't care AT ALL about speakers or a fan. If I want a fan, I'll put a fan next to me. If I want speakers, I'll turn up the tv or radio or phone or ipod. How fast does it go? The ones I use now only go up to 12 mph, which isn't fast enough for doing intervals or sprints at the end of a run.

[jidar]

Originally Posted by loochy

Hmm Ill try to remember that brand when its time for me to buy. I don't care AT ALL about speakers or a fan. If I want a fan, I'll put a fan next to me. If I want speakers, I'll turn up the tv or radio or phone or ipod. How fast does it go? The ones I use now only go up to 12 mph, which isn't fast enough for doing intervals or sprints at the end of a run.

The 103 wont go that fast. You'll want to shop around for a different model. It's an entry level machine after all.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by jidar

The 103 wont go that fast. You'll want to shop around for a different model. It's an entry level machine after all.

Still, it's good to know about a good brand.