Spending a lot of money gives you the right to expect to get something that will last and is of good value. Therefore it is a good idea to know exactly what questions you need to ask and answer before you make a large spending decision, such as a treadmill. Prices of home gym equipment like this can go all the way to 7-8 thousand dollars which is a lot of money to spend on an item, so you need to know that it will suit you.
Here I look at three things to know and ask before you make a purchase so that you end up with a treadmill that is worth its cost. When paying money like that it is not acceptable for something to need replacing after just two years of use. Even if it is going to be a high traffic item it should be able to handle that, as long as you have chosen wisely. Three things to check are:
- How often are you going to use it, who else is going to use it, what are you using it for and what is the weight of the users? A lot of questions all at once, but the facts are if you are a heavy set person you need to know your treadmill can handle your weight as often as you want to use it. When you run on a treadmill the impact is 12 times your weight, When you walk it is 4 times your weight. When you have those figures ready and you know whether it is for walking or running and how often you want to workout read the manufacturer’s specifications. This tells you what each model can take on its frame, the running path and the shocks.
- The motor is another thing to have decided about based on the kind of speed you are expecting to get up to on the treadmill. You can have a 2 horsepower that would have to work double what a 4 horsepower motor has to. As well as speed you need to think about length of each workout. Are you going to run every day for 20 minutes or jog for 30 or walk for 40?
- Warranty is something to look out for as there can be a large difference between models even when you are paying out in the $8000 range. It is entirely possible to go shopping for a treadmill and see one model that is good for you at $2000 with a 5 year limited warranty, and then see another model that is good for you at $2500 with a 25 year unlimited warranty. Check for length as well as limits so you can get yourself the best deal for your money.
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