What You Need to Know When Shopping For A Treadmill
When comes time to buying a treadmill, it is very important to know what you need and want in terms of features. It is very common for people to walk into a retailer with little idea of what they are looking for and end up paying for more treadmill than they really need. With the abundance of information available online today, there is no reason anybody should rely on commission-paid salespeople to tell you what you want. There are four key factors to take into consideration, and really make decide on, that will tell you what treadmill will make you happy.
The first, and probably the most influential for many people, is the budget. How much you have available to spend will determine the range of features available to you. If you only have one thousand budgeted, then you will end up with a budget treadmill or none at all. Simple economics will tell you that the cool features you wish to have aren't free and the sooner you come to terms with what you can afford, the better your eventual buying decision.
An important factor that will affect what treadmill you should take home is the level of use the treadmill must endure. There is a huge difference in walking or light jogging in comparison to sprinting or marathon training. Treadmills are designed for heavy or light users, both in terms of use, and the individual's weight.
For some experienced treadmill users, certain types of features are a requirement. Many treadmills, from budget machines to high-end treadmills come with at least a minimum selection of features such as training programs for different types of workouts. Figure out what features are a necessity, desirable within the budget, and which are just outright ridiculous. Don't walk into the shop and risk letting a salesperson make decisions for you.
Once you hit the shop, it is important to keep in mind that you don't have to buy right away. Many people will find it helpful to walk away and talk to a second salesperson at another time if they are feeling pressured or uncomfortable with the prior visit. That is a good thing to practice with anything big purchase. It is never a good idea to buy under pressure.
Besides the intensity of use we also have to figure out the consistency of use. Is it going to be used for an hour daily? Two hours twice a week? Don't be surprised if you buy an entry level model, sprint for an hour a day, and the treadmill dies on you in less than six months.
If you plan for a buying mistake, make sure you have a very inclusive warranty included with your purchase. We didn't include warranty into the list of four because it is something that all treadmills in consideration should already have. Most treadmills come with measly 90 day warranties, if there is room in the budget, try to look for something longer. - 17269
The first, and probably the most influential for many people, is the budget. How much you have available to spend will determine the range of features available to you. If you only have one thousand budgeted, then you will end up with a budget treadmill or none at all. Simple economics will tell you that the cool features you wish to have aren't free and the sooner you come to terms with what you can afford, the better your eventual buying decision.
An important factor that will affect what treadmill you should take home is the level of use the treadmill must endure. There is a huge difference in walking or light jogging in comparison to sprinting or marathon training. Treadmills are designed for heavy or light users, both in terms of use, and the individual's weight.
For some experienced treadmill users, certain types of features are a requirement. Many treadmills, from budget machines to high-end treadmills come with at least a minimum selection of features such as training programs for different types of workouts. Figure out what features are a necessity, desirable within the budget, and which are just outright ridiculous. Don't walk into the shop and risk letting a salesperson make decisions for you.
Once you hit the shop, it is important to keep in mind that you don't have to buy right away. Many people will find it helpful to walk away and talk to a second salesperson at another time if they are feeling pressured or uncomfortable with the prior visit. That is a good thing to practice with anything big purchase. It is never a good idea to buy under pressure.
Besides the intensity of use we also have to figure out the consistency of use. Is it going to be used for an hour daily? Two hours twice a week? Don't be surprised if you buy an entry level model, sprint for an hour a day, and the treadmill dies on you in less than six months.
If you plan for a buying mistake, make sure you have a very inclusive warranty included with your purchase. We didn't include warranty into the list of four because it is something that all treadmills in consideration should already have. Most treadmills come with measly 90 day warranties, if there is room in the budget, try to look for something longer. - 17269
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