Buying A Treadmill? 3 Common Buying Myths

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Buying a treadmill? A treadmill is a large investment to make

in your health (but definitely a worthwhile one.) However with

everyone and his dog getting into the treadmill manufacturing

business, it pays for you to be educated when buying your unit.

Here are 3 common myths that many treadmill buyers fall prey

to. Steer clear of these myths and you'll make a much better

buying decision.

Myth #1) 'It has so many cool extra features, it's obviously

the best buy.'

Not necessarily. While workout features like 30 workout

programs, handweights and bonus workout CD's are great, they

really don't tell you about the quality of the treadmill

itself. If you buy a lemon, you'll be using it for a clothes

rack a year later - handweights or no handweights.

Some treadmill manufacturers (not all) offer you these extra

features to try and hide the fact that the essential factors of

a quality treadmill aren’t there:

So what if it’s only a 1.5 HP motor – it comes with a free

heart rate monitor! That 90 day only warranty doesn't matter –

it gives you 30 workout programs!

FACT: Focus first on the core essentials of a quality treadmill

(solid motor power, good cushioning, etc.) - then enjoy the

goodies.

Myth #2) 'It has a 2.75 Peak Duty Motor - That's way better

than the other one with a 2.0 Continuous Duty Motor'

Some not-so-savory treadmill manufacturers will try to impress

you with the peak duty motor power. Wow, you think, a 2.75 hp

motor. However, what they fail to tell you that there are 2

measures of motor power: Peak Duty Horsepower AND Continuous

Duty Horsepower.

Peak Duty Horsepower is the power potential of the motor – the

highest power it can run at. However the treadmill cannot

sustain this power and it will soon start to overheat. So this

measurement is essentially useless to you.

Continuous Duty Horsepower is a more accurate measure of the

motor power. This is the power at which the treadmill can

continually, steadily operate for 24 hours without slowing

down. So this is the more accurate number to gage motor power.

Don't think this happens? One extremely popular treadmill is

doing this right now and unfortunately people are buying it in

droves because it seems like such a good buy. They don't

realize that the treadmill is really only a 1.5 Continuous duty

HP motor - because it's advertised as a 2.75 peak duty HP motor.

FACT: Don’t be fooled by a peak duty motor rating - always ask

for the continuous duty motor rating. Remember that the motor

is the most expensive part of the treadmill to fix, so you want

to get a good one!

Myth #3) 'To find the best buy, I just have to compare

treadmill features.'

Finding the best treadmill is only partially about comparing

treadmill features. It's also about considering your own

workout needs. Many people don't consider their own unique

needs before choosing a treadmill. That's a great way to learn

- but it's also expensive.

So you found a well-made treadmill for $999. But have you

considered the fact that you're 6 feet tall and that treadbelt

is only 52” long?

So you came across a bargain for $1299: a 2.5 HP motor and lots

of workout programs. But have you consider the fact that your

extra large son will be running on it and the weight capacity

is only 200 lbs?

When shopping for a treadmill, many people fall into the trap

of ONLY looking at treadmills and never looking at themselves

or the needs of their families.

For example, are you tall or do you plan to run on your

treadmill? Then you need to make sure the treadbelt is at least

55 " .

Are you, or is someone in your household a little on the sturdy

side? Then it’s probably best to get a treadmill especially

built to take heavier weights.

Do you have back problems? Then if you want a folding

treadmill, it might be better to purchase one with a power

folding option so that you can reduce the strain of heavy

lifting.

FACT: Finding the best treadmill involves comparing treadmill

features AND considering your own personal workout needs.

Regardless of which treadmill you choose - try to steer clear

of these common buying myths and you'll save yourself a load of

grief (and a ton of money!)

About The Author: O'Neill is a nutrition specialist and

contributing writer for Buying A Treadmill.com For more

information on how to choose the best treadmill for you visit

http://www.buyingatreadmill.com

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