Treadmill advice
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What types are there? What is good?
I'm guessing there are different technologies for the belt systems on treadmills, some good, some not. E.g. for bikes you get 3 basic types - friction, magnetic and flywheel, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Yes I know someone like me should know something about treadmills but I really know sweet FA. I promote real world walking/running, not expensive simulated indoor stuff and I very rarely use treadmills myself or with clients for that reason.
I'm guessing there are different technologies for the belt systems on treadmills, some good, some not. E.g. for bikes you get 3 basic types - friction, magnetic and flywheel, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Yes I know someone like me should know something about treadmills but I really know sweet FA. I promote real world walking/running, not expensive simulated indoor stuff and I very rarely use treadmills myself or with clients for that reason.
What is your budget? For a decent home treadmill, you'll probably need to spend between £500 and £1k. I got mine second hand for around £500 but, I forget the make/model.
I've done at least 2000 miles on it over the years and it has never let me down (except the fan is now broken which is a pain if its hot!). It is also very good for interval training and speedwork.
I'll have a look at what it is tonight and post tomorrow.
I've done at least 2000 miles on it over the years and it has never let me down (except the fan is now broken which is a pain if its hot!). It is also very good for interval training and speedwork.
I'll have a look at what it is tonight and post tomorrow.
Really happy with the one we bought recently from fitness superstore.
http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/folding_treadm...
Nice wide belt with plenty of programs etc. It is well made and went together easily.
We had a cheaper pro form for years and that was fine too. Sold it on eBay and then my wife decided we should get another one. The Nordic track one is much better
Wow I'm truly shocked and appalled by some of the prices quoted on here, given you can walk and run for free! What's the difference between a £200 treadmill and £11,000? Quality, branding obviously, but any mechanical ones?
I'm still stunned at 11k for a treadmill! You could buy a dog collar and lead + 3 years of a PT talking you for walks 3 times a week for that! (personally I prefer the idea of a motorised spinning washing line and some cheese on a string, but hey-ho).
This is for my dad who's budget ranges from £80 - £200 (used).
I'm still stunned at 11k for a treadmill! You could buy a dog collar and lead + 3 years of a PT talking you for walks 3 times a week for that! (personally I prefer the idea of a motorised spinning washing line and some cheese on a string, but hey-ho).
This is for my dad who's budget ranges from £80 - £200 (used).
smiffy180 said:
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A treadmill purchased for home-use is a very different kettle of fish to a commercial machine.
The treads take a pounding.....
You imagine a 120kg guy running which produces downward force of circa 5 x body weight!
We have 10 treads and we own them all. Luckily we get a big discount with Technogym.
mattikake said:
Cool.
Does it feel robust, like it can take running pounding all day long?
In-built heart rate monitor?
How fast does it accelerate to requested speed? I've seen some that take a good 10 seconds to get from 6kmh to 18kmh, which it useless for HIIT.
The model I've got is very robust and pretty heavy too. It can definitely take a pounding, I have ran over half marathon distances on it in a single session (very, very boring!!) and have easily clocked up 2000 miles in my ownership. Does it feel robust, like it can take running pounding all day long?
In-built heart rate monitor?
How fast does it accelerate to requested speed? I've seen some that take a good 10 seconds to get from 6kmh to 18kmh, which it useless for HIIT.
It has an emergency cut off that you can attach to your wrist and automatically shuts off after 100 minutes (which is quite a surprise if you're not expecting it!!)
It has a built in HR monitor and came with a chest strap but, I've never used it - I usually use a Garmin instead.
It gets up to speed pretty quickly. I often use it for interval training and have had no issues. It also has an incline up to 10%.
These features won't necessarily be on the cheaper models but the 650V has been excellent over the years.
Just found the same model on ebay - might be worth a punt?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proform-650-treadmill-/1...
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