Best Treadmill around $1000

[guzzy]

Just wanted to check with the CP faithful to gather advice for purchasing a treadmill. I have done some research online but would like to gather some info from people who actually use these things

I am looking to spend around $1000. I don't mind spending a bit more if the machine warrants the extra money.

THanks in advance.

[nfotiu]

I've never seriously looked into them, but I always thought the way to go would be to buy a used commercial model. I can't stand running on the home/hotel type models. Even the older model commercial treadmills are way more solid than anything they sell for the home.

Something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Life-Fitness-950...item2c51b6fd9c

[Rerun]

Rent it first for a few months.... and then after that time if you are still using it and you like it, buy it.

Here's a place that rents equipment and will apply the rental fee towards the purchase price.

http://www.boomeranghomefitness.ca/

[Table 5]

Nfotiu is right. If you're not going to spend the money and get a commercial grade one (even if its used), don't bother as you'll be wasting your money. Home-grade treadmills are always super rickety because of the subpar construction, so chances are eventually you'll get sick of it and it will sit there gathering dust. I can show you a basement full of proof if you're interested....

You probably have to up your budget, buy a used commercial one, or spend the money on a gym membership.

[Buff]

Just bought a Horizon CT5.1 from Canadian Tire for $549.99. That price is 65% off the regular price! Take off $300 I wasn't expecting from my Grandfather for Christmas and a combination of my health spending account and my wife's health spending account and we got a $1600 treadmill for free!

... now to find the space to put the thing.

Click here for a link to the machine.

[Shin Pad]

It depends on how much you use it. If you use one every day, then $1,000 isn't going to get you a tread mill that's going to last. If you use it for 1/2 hour a couple of times a week, then maybe you can get away with a $1,000 tread mill.

[Jedi Ninja]

Run outside. It's way more fun. Cold weather is no problem if you buy the right technical clothing. There's been exactly one day so far this winter I ditched a scheduled running day because of the cold.

Anyway, almost all of the department store treadmills are made by the same company and they're all junk. I spent a lot of money and many hours this year reconditioning my $1000 Costco treadmill, replacing both the motor and the belt due to problems with belt catching and slipping. What a PITA. And I've only used it a handful of times since then, preferring to run outside instead. I would say, pay the drop in fee at the Rec Centre for those days you think you absolutely must use a treadmill.

If you DO own one of these department store treadmills, make sure you lube it regularly as per manufacturer's instructions, but use the right lube as there are 2 types and using the wrong one may wreck your belt. (Canadian Tire is the only place that sells the lube you need for the cheapo treadmills.)

[Jedi Ninja]

If you're set on it, here is a department store treadmill that might be worth buying, judging by the HP rating and 375 lb weight rating:
http://www.sears.ca/product/free-spi...870/event-6764