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How to shop for a cheap used treadmill

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:02:39 +0000

Shopping for a cheap used treadmill is not as easy as most people think. It’s not like going to the store and picking out whatever looks good right off the bat. No, you have to take some things into account before you walk out of the store with your “new” purchase. Treadmills are not all made equally, and used treadmills may present safety issues that you didn’t expect when you get them used. Previous owners may not have kept the maintenance up to date, parts may be worn out, and other issues may crop up when you don’t buy new straight from the store.

So, now that you’ve seen that warning, you might ask why you should consider getting a used treadmill. Well, that’s a fair question. Even though there are some risks involved with buying used, that doesn’t mean that all of the used treadmills on the market are going to be lemons. That’s just the same as when you’re buying a used car; sure, there are some that aren’t great right off the bat, but that’s exactly why you get a pre-purchase inspection done. Such is the same when you’re buying any type of safety sensitive exercise equipment like a treadmill. So, what you really need to do before making your purchase is bring out someone who’s specifically authorized and qualified to work on treadmills. You can find these people online by doing a Google search or by checking out the yellow pages. Have them preform a pre-purchase inspection on the treadmill you’re interested in buying before you take it home. It won’t cost you much, and it’ll give you a significant amount of peace of mind before you step onto the belt the first time. Seriously, don’t skip this step even if it may cost you an extra hundred dollars. The cost is absolutely worth it.

The next thing you need to do before purchasing used cheap treadmills is to go through the maintenance records. Treadmills will have maintenance inspection intervals just like cars do, with servicing required at specific points. Those service intervals are there to ensure the treadmill is in proper working order at all times. Before you buy your treadmill, ensure that the previous owner has kept up with all of that required maintenance. Don’t take their word for it, either. If they don’t have the documents (or they say they lost them), walk away. No seriously, walk away. Any good owner worth dealing with for a cheap used treadmill will have these documents handy. You don’t need to do business with unscrupulous maintenance practices.

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Cheap treadmills for sale: The ProForm series

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:20:00 +0000

In this installment of The Cheap Treadmills Source we’re going to talk about some great cheap treadmills for sale I’ve found when doing my research online. By far, the most popular types of treadmills that have been researched online lately have been the ProForm brands of treadmills. This brand is probably one of the best for use in a personal home gym (without going for something like a commercial treadmill that costs much more), and offers a large number of features that can make your exercise a breeze. Of course workouts are never easy, but these will definitely make the time go by just a little bit faster.

The first ProForm treadmill I want to talk about is the venerable ProForm Power 690. This is a little bit different from the ProForm 590T we talked about previously; this is a considerable step up from the 590T, but the price tag is nothing compared to some of the commercial treadmills that you can get for $2,000-$3,000 even on the used market. This goes for about $1300 new, which is an absolute steal for what you get. Let’s look at some of the features:

The ProForm Power 690 comes with a 2.75 CHP motor, which is a little bit better and more powerful than the 2.25 CHP motor that comes in the 590T. This will really let you open yourself up and challenge your old speed and endurance records; this motor is almost as powerful as some of the more professional treadmills you’ll see on the market. What’s even cooler is the iFIT Live interface. You might remember from our last post (titled “Which treadmills can you get for cheap?”) that the iFIT is a nifty little interface that has pre-programmed workouts and the voice of a personal trainer pushing you through your workouts. Well, this goes just a little bit further. Not only does it have the same functionality as the normal iFIT treadmills, but with a little bit of a twist.

It has wireless internet connectivity. Yes, you heard that right. What this does is it’ll download a database of some of the most popular running trails and tracks in the world, and will simulate them during your workout. Want to run the New York marathon? You got it; just download that iFIT scenario and there you have it. If you have facebook it’ll even let you challenge your friends. Pretty neat, huh?

It’s not all about neat toys. The ProForm Power 690 works. It’ll let you run up to 12 mph, which is plenty fast for just about anyone to get a great workout. And to keep track of your heart rate, it even has a built in pulse monitor. To make things easy for you, it’ll even fold up and stow away in your closet without any hangups. Out of all the cheap treadmills for sale, this is probably one of the best.

Which treadmills can you get for cheap?

Which treadmills can you get for cheap?

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:50:19 +0000

Naturally if you’re at this site, you’re looking for treadmills for cheap. That’s the same for just about everyone on the web right now: Everyone wants great workout equipment for a price they can live with, which in the world of treadmills is not easy. Treadmills tend to be pretty expensive commodities; just ask anyone who owns one. Not only is the initial cost of purchasing the treadmill pretty high, the maintenance keeping the thing in good safe operating order can be pretty high as well. Of course you want to find something that won’t break your wallet, and that’s what we’re going to talk about in this post. Let’s begin.

The first thing I want to touch on is the idea that you should possibly get a used treadmill. You’ll need to verify that all the maintenance records have been kept up to date, and that it’s gone through it’s necessary servicing. This is much like buying a used car; the safety aspects of treadmills require that each and every part has been inspected and replaced on schedule. Buying something of dubious quality and origins will only lead to bad things. Trust me, you don’t want to go there.

So, I’d say that if you want to go for a great cheap treadmill, you should go for the ProForm 590T. This is a brand new arrival to the treadmill scene, and offers some absolutely great features in personal gym equipment. It’s powered by a very powerful 2.25 CHP Mach Z motor, which puts it pretty far up in its class for the price. What’s really neat about the 590T is that it has iFIT workout card technology. This is a relatively new type of technology that will help guide you through a series of workouts by voice prompt, and will automatically change incline and speed as your workout progresses.

That voice prompt is very neat: It’ll talk you through your workout as you go along, letting you know what to expect and how to actually do the regimen that you’ve selected. These iFIT workouts are actually designed by certified personal trainers, making it a great “second place” to actually going out and hiring a personal trainer for yourself. While we always recommend hiring personal trainers if you can, the iFIT system in the ProForm 590T is great if you just can’t afford it.

Speaking of affordable, you can get this great treadmill for cheap. It starts at $599 and is available for 2010. Pretty sweet!