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This Treadmill Buying Guide Shows You How To Buy Intelligently
One thing about treamill - you get what you pay for. A $599 piece could serve you OK but a $2,000 -$3,000 version would perform better and last longer. Don't end up with a piece that doesn't fit into your exercise scheme of things; that's creaky and in a shamble condition after a few uses or one that your home exercise gym can't accomodate the space for or one you don't feel comfortable with..... These are vital considerations in my treadmill buying guide: 1. Pricing A treadmill costs a chunk. It's an expensive investment. So, be careful with the pricing here. There's a whole riot of prices out there ranging from $399, $499, $599.....to $5,000......a piece. Like what I said before, you get what you pay for. Be reasonable - if you're only willing to pay $499 for a piece, don't expect it to come in fantastic package in terms of quality, performance and durability. A high-price treadmill, if you're eyeing one, should have all the bells and whistles plus high quality, safety and comfort thrown in for value. It should be durable, with a longer, more comprehensive warranty to go with its superior quality. But how low a price can you go? Generally $1,000 is the cutoff between good and bad quality in a treadmill. Below $1,000 you're getting a 'disposable' version, meaning if it breaks down, it's not worth fixing. Don't worry, buy one that your budget allows.... $399 or $599 may be what you can afford now....Still, if it's going to motivate you to exercise, go for it. Upgrade to better version when your budget allows. For a beginner, I absolutely ask that you go for a cheaper version, if you must have one. This is because you may end up not liking treadmill exercises and want to switch to biking, swimming.... Pooh! What a waste of your money if you invest in one that costs thousands! 2. What Propel You To Buy? You want to buy because your buddy has got one or you think you need one just because you're now embarking on an exercise program or you think it's a "cool" thing to have?..... And how important is the treadmill to you? How often you want to use it? Can you exercise without it? Ask yourself these questions and see whether they would justify your purchase. 3. Treadmill's Life Expectancy Check out how long the treadmill you wanna buy, can last. It should last 7 to 12 years, with 10 years the average number, for good quality one. However, with proper care, it can go longer. Of course, with neglect, even the expensive ones "die young". 4. The Warranty Generally, the longer the warranty, the higher the quality and price of a treadmill. You should look for a warranty of 3 years for parts and 1 year for labor, with the dealer provides in-home service for the first year. 5. The Horsepower (HP) HP is a measure of motor power of a treadmill. A higher HP (say 2.0) does indicate a more powerful machine. However, your overall aim should be a treadmill which efficiently integrates the workings of the motor, belt and deck to give you a steady ride, which some 1.5 HP versions can deliver. In addition, you should get one that powers with continuous duty, meaning it will run at its listed HP with a significant workload over extended periods of time. 6. The Construction Of The Deck The construction of the deck determines how smooth or hard your treadmill feels to run on and how well it absorbs shock. You would want a surface that gives a bit but doesn't bounce. Go for better-quality deck made of thin layers of laminated wood, coated with lubricants to minimize friction between the belt and deck, which in turn minimises strain on the motor. The smoother the deck coating, the less friction between the belt and deck. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Cecelia Yap is an avid exerciser and author of the popular exercise website: perfect-body-toning.com - a web site born out of her passion which she successfully turns into a profitable business. Perhaps you have a passion or hobby you'd like to write about. Find out how you too can turn it into a profitable business like Cecelia does, here: www.perfect-body-toning.com/my-passion.html |
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