Need Treadmill help!

[MelanieC]

Hi all,
I am going to be purchasing a treadmill soon. What should I look for, what's a good brand. Any help would be appreciated. I want to spend no more than about $750. Does this sound reasonable to get a good one? Thanks for your help.

[Disfan1]

You can find good treadmills at Wal-Mart for $200-$300. They are just the basic features- distance, time, calories burned. They usually have models that fold for storage. Treadmills with more bells & whistles like heart rate monitors will cost more. Just depends on what your needs are. Good luck! :D

[honeymo78]

I got my treadmill from Sears for approx $400. It folds for storage, shows calories burned and adjusts for incline. It does not have training programs like a more expensive treadmill might have but it does the trick.

[geetey]

Hi Melanie!

We purchased our treadmill at Sears several years ago. The belt has had to be replaced once. Check out the various brands available - we went with the Pro Form because it could handle more 'work' versus some of the then-current models. If you are looking to run on it, you will be hitting the top of your price range. If you plan on walking, you have plenty of room. :)

My husband isn't allowed to run anymore because of his back, so our next machine will probably be an elliptical - if we buy again. The machines at the Fitness Center at his work are awesome! :teeth: They carry Precor brand, which are VERY nice!