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The Latest Information on Treadmill Ratings and Reviews
By Amy-Jo Strutt
If you are in the market for a new treadmill for your home gym, you are in luck. There are a number of excellent choices to choose from based in style and price range. Treadmill reviews and ratings are readily available and to help with your buying decision, here is some key information for you. Most treadmill ratings are done on price and features. Below you will find information on both to help you select the right model within your budget.
Keep in mind, when buying fitness equipment for home, be sure to try it out for a good period of time before you buy. Each manufacturer used different materials, ergonomics specifications and more. You want to make sure each piece of equipment can be used by everyone in the family.
Folding Treadmills:
If space is a concern in your workout area, consider getting a folding treadmill that can easily be put away once you are done your workout. It is important that you get a machine that feels stable while you are on it and one that a single person can manage easily. Here are the top treadmill ratings for folding machines:
• Sole F63 – treadmill reviews say that the Sole F63 is one of the best folding treadmills in its price range ($1,000). If offers 325lbs of capacity, a 55” by 20” running deck and 6 programs. This machine folds up nicely for storing.
• Sole F85 – ranges in price from $1500-$2000, is rated up to 400lbs, 3.5 HP continuous motor and has both grip EKG and chest heart readouts. An excellent treadmill rating for its price range. Again, it folds up for easy storage.
• Smooth 6.25 – you can find this treadmill for under $1500. It features a 2.75 HP motor and handgrip pulse monitor. It has 8 preset workouts and 15 levels of incline.
Mid Range Treadmills
If space isn’t an issue and you don’t want the bother of having to store your treadmill, we recommend these mid range machines. Prices will range from $1500-$3000 include the following:
• Landice ProSports L7 – Landice is an industry leader when it comes to treadmills. They offer a wide selection from entry level, mid range to top of the line treadmills for pros. The ProSports L7 is an excellent model, offering a Baldor 3 HP continuous duty motor and numerous features and programs.
• Smooth 7.1HR Pro – another great treadmill by Smooth featuring a 2.75 HP motor with a lifetime warranty, heart rate pulse grips and wireless chest strap and 6 workout programs. This is also a folding treadmill that offers stability.
• Pacemaster Gold Elite – features a 3.9 HP motor capable of handling up to 400lbs. Running deck is long coming in at 60” and is 20” wide. Perfect for runners with a long stride.
Top of the line treadmills:
Now it’s time to get serious. If your daily workout schedule includes running, you want a treadmill that can keep pace with you. Top of the line treadmills will likely cost you $3,000 or more but they will be worth it. They offer a variety of features and running programs so you won’t be bored. Below is a list of top treadmills that are excellent for home gyms:
• Landice L8
• Landice L7
• Precore 9.33
• Precore 9.35
• Smooth 9.25X
• NordicTrack 8600 – excellent incline feature
Again, before you buy, give it a try. Spending a bit more on your fitness equipment may be worth it in the long run especially if it is going to get a lot of use.
Amy-Jo Strutt is an expert author and regular contributor to http://www.treadmillsbowflexinfo.com/Treadmill-Reviews-Ratings.html
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