treadmill question

[outby43]

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.

[Hulkotron]

$2500 is a lot for a home treadmill I think, unless it's "refurbished" or something, that sounds like a pretty good deal.

[outby43]

$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.

[Princess L]

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=406570.0

[Rhino]

hamster wheels. ask coach.

[Coach is Back!]

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.

[Cashfan]

But a treadmill makes your home gym look legit.  Kettlebells just junk up a joint.

[outby43]

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. 

[HTexan]

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.