The Best-Quality Treadmills

The Best-Quality Treadmills
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Treadmills are one of the best exercise machines to improve your cardiovascular fitness. A treadmill consists of a moving conveyor belt on a machine that you can run on without actually moving forward or backward. Treadmills have become very popular in fitness clubs and even in people's homes. If you want to buy a treadmill for yourself, it is very helpful to know the best-quality treadmills that are on the market.

Gold's Gym 450

The Gold's Gym 450 is one of the best cheap treadmills on the market, according to Consumer Search. It should not be used for running, rather just jogging or walking. It is very easy to put together, is durable if you take good care of it and it sells for about $400. The walking surface is 18 by 50 inches, which is smaller than most treadmills, but still enough room for you to walk safely.

Horizon Evolve SG

The Horizon Evolve SG has been called the "best-value treadmill for walking" by Consumer Search. It sells for about $600 and often is more liked than treadmills that sell for almost twice that amount. Its compact fold is just 10 inches tall and requires no assembly. Its maximum speed is 6 mph, so walking or light jogging is the only option on this treadmill. The motor comes with a five-year warranty and the frame is warranted for 10 years.

Sole F80

Called the best overall treadmill by Consumer Search, the Sole F80 sells for about $1,500. The high price mirrors the high performance of this often-loved treadmill. It has a 3-horsepower motor and comes with a lifetime warranty for every part of the machine. The maximum speed of the treadmill is 11 mph, while the belt measures 20 by 55 inches, which is much bigger than most treadmills. The treadmill is also very sturdy when you run on it, as it does not move once it is assembled.

PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR

Consumer Search called the PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR the best treadmill to be utilized for an incline or decline training session. It has a 3-horsepower motor and its belt measures 20 by 60 inches. The treadmill sells for about $2,400, but the treadmill can incline up to 12 percent. It has arm rails to hold on to during cool down exercises, and it has a 400-pound weight limit.

Landice L7 Cardio Trainer

The Landice L7 Cardio Trainer was rated by Consumer Search as the best "heavy-duty treadmill for daily runners." If you are serious about your cardiovascular fitness level, the Landice L7 is for you. Selling at about $3,775, this treadmill is a huge investment. However, it comes equipped with a 4-horsepower motor, a conveyor belt that is an inch thick, a lifetime warranty on every part, and a sturdy and durable frame. The treadmill is one of the smoothest-running machines on the market.

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Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: May 20, 2010

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