Anyone had a treadmill recommendation?

aus · 07-05-2010, 10:51 PM

I'm looking for a treadmill that will fold up.
Hoping to keep it around $1000 or less.
What should I look for? ANy particular brand that's good?
Thanks.
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Memphis1 · 07-05-2010, 10:53 PM

i know it doesn't fold up, but i wring out my socks after i'm done working out on this.

http://www.nordictrack.com/webapp/wc..._12401_19554_Y

CollinsE90 · 07-05-2010, 10:59 PM

Alexander · 07-05-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Ahhh... SO amazing to watch.

MCS · 07-06-2010, 08:25 AM

I was about to pust a quick reply and then got sucekd into the animated gif for 30 seconds... and then proceded to stare at the avatar above...

I bought a Smooth fitness treadmill about 5 years ago for my basement gym. It works pretty well.

My wife and I have been using it very consistently at least 2x a week each.

We're thinking about upgrading to a Landice or "pro" model with the next purchase. OUr only complaint abou thte smooth, is that since it has a folding deck/track, the deck is not as stable as the fixed deck models. We have been to hotel gyms and like the stability and cushioning of the Landice / Pro models.

Best recommendation - check out treadmill doctor and get a relatively inexpensive treadmill to see if you actually use it. Multiple friends of ours bought treadmills, and they use it to hang up their laundry...

ybbiz34 · 07-06-2010, 09:04 AM

True makes a great treadmill.

http://www.truefitness.com/

I don't know if they have fold-up models though. Sorry.

aus · 07-06-2010, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the replies.
MCS, I got sucked in too. My wife's been using it regularly for a year now before I got on it.
Those TRUE models seem really nice, but don't look like they fold up.

KingOfJericho · 07-06-2010, 02:04 PM

stimpy · 07-06-2010, 02:20 PM

Smooth Fitness is an internet direct company with treadmills and ellipticals that are much cheaper than the big names and rank much higher than the big names.

http://www.smoothfitness.com/treadmills/

07-05-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,224 iTrader: (5)	Anyone had a treadmill recommendation? I'm looking for a treadmill that will fold up. Hoping to keep it around $1000 or less. What should I look for? ANy particular brand that's good? Thanks. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,843 iTrader: (0)	i know it doesn't fold up, but i wring out my socks after i'm done working out on this. http://www.nordictrack.com/webapp/wc..._12401_19554_Y __________________

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MCS e90 newbie Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 439 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I was about to pust a quick reply and then got sucekd into the animated gif for 30 seconds... and then proceded to stare at the avatar above... I bought a Smooth fitness treadmill about 5 years ago for my basement gym. It works pretty well. My wife and I have been using it very consistently at least 2x a week each. We're thinking about upgrading to a Landice or "pro" model with the next purchase. OUr only complaint abou thte smooth, is that since it has a folding deck/track, the deck is not as stable as the fixed deck models. We have been to hotel gyms and like the stability and cushioning of the Landice / Pro models. Best recommendation - check out treadmill doctor and get a relatively inexpensive treadmill to see if you actually use it. Multiple friends of ours bought treadmills, and they use it to hang up their laundry... __________________ E90 TiAg 330i ZSP, ZPP, ZCW 6sd Manual, Nav & Satellite (for Stern!), Black leather w/ Poplar

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ybbiz34 Moderator Drives: 2013 F30 M Sport 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,146 iTrader: (0)	True makes a great treadmill. http://www.truefitness.com/ I don't know if they have fold-up models though. Sorry. __________________ ///M Performance Exhaust; Power Kit; Rear Carbon Fiber Spoiler; Brakes; Front Lip/Splitter, Carbon Fiber Gear Selector Lever

07-06-2010, 01:57 PM	#7
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,224 iTrader: (5)	Thanks for the replies. MCS, I got sucked in too. My wife's been using it regularly for a year now before I got on it. Those TRUE models seem really nice, but don't look like they fold up. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

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07-06-2010, 02:20 PM	#9
stimpy Colonel Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 2,062 iTrader: (7)	Smooth Fitness is an internet direct company with treadmills and ellipticals that are much cheaper than the big names and rank much higher than the big names. http://www.smoothfitness.com/treadmills/

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