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Title: treadmill question
Post by: outby43 on February 20, 2012, 06:28:43 PM
I am going to buy a treadmill but wanted to get an opinion on what a good treadmill is that is sturdy and has a big enough motor.  I do not need all of the gadgets that come on the higher priced models since that marks up the price.  Just want something that will last a long time and stay reliable.  There is one at sports authority that was $2499 and it's on sale till Saturday for $899.  Gonna look at it tomorrow.
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: Hulkotron on February 20, 2012, 06:42:00 PM
$2500 is a lot for a home treadmill I think, unless it's "refurbished" or something, that sounds like a pretty good deal.
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: outby43 on February 20, 2012, 07:38:34 PM
$2500 is a lot for a home treadmill I think, unless it's "refurbished" or something, that sounds like a pretty good deal.

Thats what I was thinking.  My wife saw it but I am at work now.  Of course she didn't get the model#.  ::)

I am guessing it has Ifit but to me that is secondary.

I thought about going on craigslist but I run the risk of buying someones problems.
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: Princess L on February 20, 2012, 09:27:15 PM
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=406570.0
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: Rhino on February 20, 2012, 09:30:36 PM
hamster wheels. ask coach.
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: Coach is Back! on February 20, 2012, 10:42:18 PM
hamster wheels. ask coach.

Battling ropes - 100.00
1 44lb kettlebell - about $50.00
1 prowler - 350.00 or just push a truck - nothing.

You figure out the savings. Get stronger, burn more fat with better conditioning for $500 or less.
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: Cashfan on February 20, 2012, 10:48:20 PM
But a treadmill makes your home gym look legit.  Kettlebells just junk up a joint.
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: outby43 on February 20, 2012, 11:22:26 PM
Battling ropes - 100.00
1 44lb kettlebell - about $50.00
1 prowler - 350.00 or just push a truck - nothing.

You figure out the savings. Get stronger, burn more fat with better conditioning for $500 or less.

My wife isn't going to do that shit.  It's for her to use for 2 weeks until we start hanging jackets on it.  ;D
Title: Re: treadmill question
Post by: HTexan on February 21, 2012, 12:12:42 AM
Spend the money and get a precor. I have a nordictrack it cost a little over a grand. And it sucks big ones. It is better to run around the block. I only use it when it is really late or I feel like running wearing just compression  shorts.