Although going to a retail store and trying out different types of treadmill is a good way to find one you like, you may also want to look at purchasing your treadmill online. You could potentially get a better deal from buying online from a retailer, auction site or reseller. If money is your bottom line, then you can do your own research to find the right treadmill for you, and then purchase it online for less. It's a more convenient way to shop for a big-ticket item, like a treadmill.
Step 1
Write a list of the things that you want your treadmill to have. Think about options like a heart rate monitor, incline capabilities or set programs. Knowing what you want can help you narrow down your searching results from the thousands of treadmills you'll find while searching the web.
Step 2
Go to a fitness equipment store and try out a few of the top brands. Popular brands include LifeFitness and Nordic Track. Make a note of the brand you like the best so you can search for it online. If you like a specific model, ask for the model number so you can perform a better search for the right treadmill.
Step 3
Look for online retail stores that sell fitness equipment. You'll most likely find big box stores, stores that specialize in fitness equipment, as well as stores that sell only fitness equipment. When you've settled on a model, bookmark pages when you find them of stores offering that model. Later, you can go back and compare all of the prices to find the best one for the money.
Step 4
Check auction sites and online classifieds like eBay.com and Craigslist.com for individual, private sellers that are looking to sell a secondhand treadmill online for prices way below retail. You can also find eBay sellers who carry brand new treadmills for much less than online retail stores.
Step 5
Consider the shipping costs when buying a treadmill online. Some sellers may inflate shipping costs so that it appears that their treadmills are cheaper, and then tack on an exorbitant shipping fee that makes the treadmill roughly the same price as in the store. Remember to add the shipping costs onto the price of the treadmill before making the final decision on where to buy your treadmill.
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