Excellent treadmills for home exercise come in plenty of varieties and price ranges. There are three essential qualities to look for in a home treadmill. The first is a high-quality motor with at least 2.0 horsepower. The second is excellent cushioning. Without it, you are vulnerable to joint, ligament and back injuries. The third is an extensive warranty. For example, a warranty that protects the frame for 30 years, the motor for five years and parts and labor for one year should ensure you of a good quality machine. There are 10 top treadmills should satisfy the needs of everyone from professional runners to joggers to walkers.
$1,000 or Less
In the budget category, independent review sites recommend a number of models. One is the the ProForm 590T. It features a bright blue LCD console, a variety of workout routines and excellent cushioning for a budget machine. Another is the NordicTrack A2750 Pro, a folding machine with lots of bells and whistles, a 2.75-HP motor and a 350-lb. weight capacity. The Smooth 6.75 is considered durable enough for avid runners, which is not always the case in the budget category. Finally, for treadmill walkers, the Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 may be the right machine. It has workout programs, a quiet motor, a power incline and a sizable deck.
$1,000 to $2,000
Treadmill Review selects the midpriced NordicTrack Commercial 1750 as its best new treadmill for 2011. The quality is better than other NordicTrack machines, with a 3.5-HP motor, a strong base with a 350-lb. weight capacity and lots of fun features. The Sole F85 is also recommended. It reduces joint impact by 40 percent over road impact and it has the widest belt in the industry at 22 inches. The Sole 80, a folding treadmill, has an incline of up to 15 percent and is lauded for its high-quality construction.
Deluxe
If price is no object, top luxury treadmills will take all the pounding an avid runner can give them. One is the Smooth 9.35. It has a 3.0-HP motor with a lifetime warranty, a commercial grade deck and a adjustable shock absorber. The Pace Master Platinum Pro VR is recommended for its negative 3 percent decline, which gives you the option of running up or down hills. Then there is the Landice L7 Pro Sports model, which several review sites list as the best of the best. Considered a "true luxury" machine, the Landice L7 has an extra long deck, 4-ply commercial quality deck and aircraft quality aluminum frame.
Considerations
Treadmill Review.net cautions treadmill buyers not to get swept up in the fancy features offered on many machines. While bells and whistles, such as a variety of workout programs, may be seductive, the basics of selecting a quality treadmill should be foremost in your mind. Plus, you should realistically evaluate how you will be using your treadmill. If you are strictly a walker, the inexpensive Gold's Gym Maxx CrossWalk 650 may be just the ticket. But if you are a serious runner, a top-of-the-line luxury machine may be worth the money, especially in the long run.
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