Re: Treadmills- possible worthless info

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Andy,

I have a NordicTrack Pro. I paid about $ 750.00 for it 7 years ago.

Still going strong. Although, it's a little noisey.

I've always heard that you should never purchase a unit with a motor

because the motor is doing the work not the person. Don't know if

that's really based on scientific facts, but I think it makes some

sense. Also, I for some reason a person falls on the Treadmill, the

motor doesn't turn off, unless you have the " kill Switch " kind. On

my NordicTrack, I stop moving the Flywheel Stops.

Anyways, thought I'd through in my 2 cents.

Del

> I am looking for a treadmill. I've heard not to pay less than

$1000

> for a treadmill unless you purchase a Proform which is supposed to

be

> the best cheaper brand.

>

> Proform has several models, 860QT, 775EKG, 590LS, 485, 495LS.

These

> are on sale at Sears until 10/26 with price reductions of $60-

> $200.00. The top of the line currently costs $699.99 and the

> cheapest is $389.99. I'm not really looking for a bunch of

features,

> other than 0-10 MPH, and incline. I don't know if there is any

> difference in the sturdiness of these various models, but would

like

> the sturdiest model.

>

> I'm clueless as to which one to purchase or if I should purchase

> another brand. At the maximum, the treadmill will get used an

> average of 1-2 hours, 3 times per week, maybe 5 months per year.

>

> The last treadmill I purchased died after about using for 1 year.

I

> think I paid around $400.00 so I know cheap may not be a good

> option. If anyone has any opinions, let me know. Thanks.

>

> Andy