"Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness," wrote Edward Stanley, the Earl of Derby, in 1873. Walking for just one hour a week cuts the risk of heart attack in women by one half, according to a Harvard study of 39,372 professional women. Nothing will help you find the time for exercise like a good treadmill or elliptical trainer.
Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer Treadmill
The Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer is "one of the finest pieces of exercise equipment you'll ever own," according to the website Treadmill Talk. The aircraft-grade aluminum frame supports up to a 400-lb. user capacity, while the three horsepower continuous-duty motor provides power for even serious runners. The L770 features smooth, silent operation along with a 15 percent grade, large 20-inch by 58-inch deck and a lifetime warranty, making it one of the most recommended treadmills on the market. The Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer retails for $3,795 as of early 2011.
Smooth CE 7.4 Elliptical
The Smooth CE 7.4 elliptical is a solid machine that "rivals the performance of most health club elliptical trainers," according to EllipticalTrainers.com. It features eight preset programs and 16 resistance levels, so it's customizable for people of all fitness levels. It comes with a handlebar-mounted pulse grip, easy-to-read LED display and wireless heart rate control. The Smooth CE 7.4 has a lifetime-warranty on the frame, a two-year warranty on parts and one-year on labor. It could be found online for $1,599 as of early 2011.
Sole F80 Treadmill
The Sole F80 treadmill is the best overall treadmill on the market, according to Consumersearch. With an excellent price-to-performance ration, the foldable F80 is sturdy enough for regular running. Like many more expensive models, it features a three horsepower motor, 15 percent incline and even comes with an over-sized 20-inch by 60-inch belt. The F80 comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor, deck and frame, five-year coverage on the electronics, belt and rollers and two years on labor. The Sole F80 retails for $1,999 as of early 2011.
Sole E35 Elliptical
Like the F80 treadmill, the Sole E35 elliptical picked up a "Best Reviewed" nod from Consumersearch. Reviewers cite its excellent value, long 20-inch stride and automated incline. The F35 has 20 resistance levels along and eight workout programs, built-in speakers for your MP3 player and a wireless heart-rate monitor. The Sole E35 comes with the same warranty as the F80 treadmill and should provide users with years of worry-free performance. It retails for $1,700 as of early 2011.
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