In 2006, only 35 percent of U.S. adults engaged in a regular physical activity, while 33 percent never worked out at all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the best things you can do to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes is to move your body. A treadmill can help you get the 2 1/2 hours per week of moderate-intensity exercise that the CDC recommends.
Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer
The Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer treadmill is "one of the finest pieces of exercise equipment you'll ever own," according to reviewers at the website Treadmill Talk. The frame on the L770 is made of aircraft aluminum, meaning that it's much lighter and stronger than comparable stainless-frame machines. It features a one-touch display console, a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour and a 3 horsepower continuous-duty drive motor. The Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer also comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame, five years on parts and electronics, and one year on labor. It retails for $3,495 as of early 2011.
Sole F80
The Sole F80 folding treadmill was ranked "Best Treadmill Overall" by the review website Consumer Search. It features a 20-inch by 60-inch belt, 15 percent incline and a maximum speed of 11 miles per hour. It is a durable, quiet machine that is suitable for running, according to reviewers. The Sole F80 comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame, deck and motor; five years on electronics and parts; and two years on labor. The Sole F80 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,500 as of early 2011.
NordicTrack C 900
The NordicTrack C 900 earned a "Value Buy" rating at the review website Treadmill Ratings Reviews. Like the Landice L770, the C 900 comes with a continuous-duty 3 horsepower motor, 15 percent incline and a top speed of 12 miles per hour -- but sells for thousands of dollars less. It also features an iFit Live interface that allows you to download personal fitness programs over a Wi-Fi connection. The NordicTrack C 900 comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor, three years on parts and one year on labor. It retails for $999 as of early 2011.
Smooth 6.75
The Smooth 6.75 was named " Best Folding Treadmill 2011" by the review website Treadmill Talk. It's a high-quality machine that can "take the workout a real runner can dish out," according to reviewers. The 6.75 features a quiet 3 horsepower motor, a large 20-inch by 60-inch deck and a top speed of 12 miles per hour. The Smooth 6.75 comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor, five years on parts and electronics and two years on labor. It retails for $1,499 as of early 2011.
References
- Treadmill Talk: The Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer
- Consumersearch: Sole F80 Review
- Treamill-ratings-reviews.com: NorcTrack C 900 Treadmill
- Treadmill Talk: Best Folding Treadmill 2011
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Health, United States, 2009
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Physical Activity for Everyone
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