Hi, this is my first post to this website although I am not new to Cathe's workouts. I have all of her strength training videos and most of her Step videos. I would like to begin crosstraining and I am thinking of buying a spinning exercise bike and a treadmill. I have heard alot about the Schwinn spinning bikes but I dont hear alot about treadmills. I am hoping that some of you can give me a recommendation for a treadmill. I don't want to spend over $1000 and need one durable enough for running. Can anyone help me out?
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Looking to purchase a treadmill
- Thread starter valentino
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Precor for running
If you are looking for a good quality treadmill for running you will need to spend more than 1k. Most of the lower end machines are only good for walking, when you get into running you need to spend more for a good treadmill. I have checked out all of the treadmills and went with the Precor. Mine has a heartrate monitor etc, these little extras cost a few hundred more but are worth it in the long run. If you go with a cheaper machine you might be disappointed. Go to the stores that specialize in fitness equipment and start asking questions, they'll be able to help you make a more intelligent decision.
If you are looking for a good quality treadmill for running you will need to spend more than 1k. Most of the lower end machines are only good for walking, when you get into running you need to spend more for a good treadmill. I have checked out all of the treadmills and went with the Precor. Mine has a heartrate monitor etc, these little extras cost a few hundred more but are worth it in the long run. If you go with a cheaper machine you might be disappointed. Go to the stores that specialize in fitness equipment and start asking questions, they'll be able to help you make a more intelligent decision.
Thanks Kim
I will check out the Precor. Did you ever look at the treadmills by Nordic Track? I was told they are also for running and I noticed a sale at Sears this week for a Nordic Track treadmill for $800. The reason I said I didn't want to spend more than $1000 is because I also want to purchase a spinning bike. I guess I should just purchase either the treadmill or spinning bike now, spend more for good quality and buy the other later on. Thanks alot!
I will check out the Precor. Did you ever look at the treadmills by Nordic Track? I was told they are also for running and I noticed a sale at Sears this week for a Nordic Track treadmill for $800. The reason I said I didn't want to spend more than $1000 is because I also want to purchase a spinning bike. I guess I should just purchase either the treadmill or spinning bike now, spend more for good quality and buy the other later on. Thanks alot!