2012 Best Buy Treadmills

Submitted by: Fred Waters

Fred Waters is the author of the Treadmill Ratings and Reviews site. He has been working in the fitness equipment industry since 1996 and has been providing treadmill reviews over the years to literally 100s of thousands of potential customers. Every year he comes out with his treadmill best buy recommendations to assist people in finding the very best value for their body and their budget.

For 2012 there is a continuing trend to offer better quality, more innovation and overall better value . What you can get on a treadmill today would have cost considerably more several years ago.

Our first choice in the budget treadmill category is the ProForm Performance 600. Typically selling for $799, it offers impressive specs and some innovative features. Compare this to any other comparably priced treadmill and you will find that the Performance 600 will generally have a larger motor, longer deck , more programming, heavier weight and better warranty coverage. In fact, you get lifetime motor, 2-year parts and 1 year labor coverage. I recommend this treadmill primarily for walkers. This is one of the better values for a budget treadmill.

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Our next choice is the Smooth 5.65 treadmill selling at the competitive $999 price range. Smooth was the first to sell quality treadmills online and for the last 16 years they’ve offered consistently offered durable machines at a value price. The Smooth 5.65 is no exception and the warranty is a indicator. You get a lifetime motor, 5-year parts and 2-year labor warranty. There is no $999 treadmill that has similar coverage. This treadmill is ideal for both walkers and joggers, although extremely tall joggers may find the 55″ long treadbelt a bit confining.

The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 treadmill cost $500 more than out previous best buy choice, but the enhanced features justify the additional cost. First, you get a powerful 3.5 continuous duty motor, a extra long 20″ x 60″ running surface and 3″ thick rollers. The larger rollers allow the treadmill to run quieter, and also extends the life of the belt, motor and bearings. However, that is just part of the picture. You also get some of the best speaker system found on a treadmill, a cooling fan, the ability to decline the treadmill 3 degrees and a 7″ full color Google Android touch screen browser. This allows you to access the internet as you burn off calories. Finally you get a one year subscription to iFit Live, which allows your treadmill to communicate with the Internet. There are two features on iFit Live worth noting. First, you can get personalized 8 week training routines geared towards specific goals like losing weight or training for a race. As you workout there is audio coaching to encourage your stats are downloaded onto your http://iFit.com account so you can monitor your progress. In addition, you can trace routes on Google Maps and the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 will simulate the terrain with the incline and decline feature. You can get a street, satellite or earth view of your progress on the Android Browser display. This is a heavy duty treadmill that also motivates and entertains you as you exercise in place.

If this package appeals to you, you may also want to look at two other NordicTrack Models, the NordicTrack Commercial 2150 and the NordicTrack Elite 9500 PRO. Both come with bigger motors and a 10″ Google Android Internet Browsers . There are also HD videos that simulate running through the islands of Hawaii while A personal trainer coaches you through your workout and shares interesting facts about artifacts and landmarks along the way. Your incline and decline adjust to match the terrain. One last note is that the Elite 9500 PRO comes with an extra wide 22″ treadbelt. Both of these machines are built for serious runners.

Finally, for those who have too much money and want a treadmill that will provide the ultimate indoor running experience there is the Precor 9.35. It sells for a hefty $5000, but the Precor 9.35 is basically a residential version of their popular commercial treadmills. It has ergonomic and biomechanical features that were perfected in a commercial environment. For example, there is the Integrated Footplant Technology. The treadmill registers your speed, “checking the motor speed up to 710 times per second”. Based on your running speed the treadmill adjusts the speed of the belt to match your natural movement. This results in a reduction of discomfort to your joints. The Precor 9.35 is all about the running experience. It is also one of the most durable running machines available, which is evident in the 10-year parts warranty.

There you have our recommendations for the 2012 treadmill Best Buys. There are some exciting choices at all price ranges and for all types of users.

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