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How to Make Sure You Invest in a Great Treadmill

It is hard when you have decided to buy an expensive item because the last thing you want is to waste that money. That is why it is important to do your research and learn about the products out there so that you know whether you are getting good value for money. A treadmill for home use is certainly an investment that needs to be thought over as they can range all the way up to as much as $7000-8000. So what should you think about while making this decision?

First of all remember that you are going to want this investment to last! Nobody wants to pay $7000 for a treadmill that only lasts 2 years. Even if it is going to get a lot of usage it should still be able to weather it. Here are three things you need to keep in mind.

- How often are you going to use it, who else is going to use it, what are you using it for and what is the weight of the users? A lot of questions all at once, but the facts are if you are a heavy set person you need to know your treadmill can handle your weight as often as you want to use it. When you run on a treadmill the impact is 12 times your weight, When you walk it is 4 times your weight. When you have those figures ready and you know whether it is for walking or running and how often you want to workout read the manufacturer’s specifications. This tells you what each model can take on its frame, the running path and the shocks.

- The motor is another thing to have decided about based on the kind of speed you are expecting to get up to on the treadmill. You can have a 2 horsepower that would have to work double what a 4 horsepower motor has to. As well as speed you need to think about length of each workout. Are you going to run every day for 20 minutes or jog for 30 or walk for 40?

- Warranty is something to look out for as there can be a large difference between models even when you are paying out in the $8000 range. It is entirely possible to go shopping for a treadmill and see one model that is good for you at $2000 with a 5 year limited warranty, and then see another model that is good for you at $2500 with a 25 year unlimited warranty. Check for length as well as limits so you can get yourself the best deal for your money.

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