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| Typical costs: | - According to Consumer Reports, a budget home treadmill runs $300-$700; a mid-range treadmill, $800-$1,800; and a high-end treadmill, $2,000-$3,500.
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| What should be included: | - Read the warranty carefully. Some actions, such as lack of maintenance, going over the maximum weight limit or assembling a treadmill yourself can invalidate the warranty. ConsumerSearch.com says to look for a treadmill with a minimum of 1- to 3-year warranty for parts and labor. If the model you select offers a 90-day warranty, they suggest purchasing an extended warranty. Some respected brands, like Sole offer lifetime warranties on frames and decks, 30-year warranties on motors, 5-year warranties on parts, and 2-year warranties on labor.
- Find out what the delivery policy is in advance to make sure there are no hidden charges.
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| Shopping for a treadmill: | - Sites like TreadmilLReview.net, TeadmillTips.com, TreadmillAdviser and TreadmillDoctor.com offer comprehensive cost and performance reviews.
- Most experts don't recommend buying budget treadmills, but Weslo has a good reputation and offers a number of treadmills for under $500. A popular model is the Cadence C44, which can be found for around $290-$330 at WalMart.com and Amazon.com.
- Recommended mid-range treadmills include the Smooth 5.25 Treadmill, which can be found for $1,000-$1,200 at both SmoothFitness.com and Amazon.com, and the Sole F83, which can be purchased directly through Sole for around $1,800. Sole also offers to match any other offers or pricing should you find it for less.
- In the high-end range, Landice's L7 Pro Sports Trainer comes highly recommended. Landice offers a list of dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The treadmill can be found online at TreadmillCentral.com for around $3,800.
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Article updated April 2007 |
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