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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / March 2005Question on Treadmills
I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? I'd like to get one relatively soon but theres much to choose from, so any helpful hints would be much appreciated. Thanks much! Sarah > I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have > treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sarah This is going to be highly dependent on what you plan to use it for. If you plan on simply walking, buy a cheap one (Proform makes most of the models sold under other names--Like NordicTrack and such). However, if you plan to run on it, then be very careful--I am sorry I did not do my homework better here, I bought a NordicTrack and if you are over about 150 Lbs the deck will break if you run on it. If you have never had a treadmill before, then try to find a cheap used one and see if you like it. For the most advice, Goggle treadmills on rec.running I believe Kenny Lecroix (not sure of spelling) is quite the expert on them, but lots of knowledge on rec.running about treadmills.  SignatureDr. Dickie Skepticult member in good standing #394-00596-438 Poking kooks with a pointy stick Proud member of the, "Vast right-wing conspiracy." > However, if you plan to > run on it, then be very careful--I am sorry I did not do my homework > better here, I bought a NordicTrack and if you are over about 150 Lbs > the deck will break if you run on it. Yikes! Break how? I have a NordicTrack treadmill and I've been doing the preprogramed intervals on it. I've weighed less than 150 the whole time I've had it though. I have wondered how I'd get it fixed if anything happened to it. I must say I've been perfectly happy with it and thought spending more on the wider belt and longer deck made a difference in my experience. SignatureSnowshoeing . . . Laurie in Maine 207/115 New Scale Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > > However, if you plan to > > run on it, then be very careful--I am sorry I did not do my homework [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I must say I've been perfectly happy with it and thought spending more on > the wider belt and longer deck made a difference in my experience. And this from Ms. 60" of attitude. Why do they sell the smaller deck version? -- Matthew 185/177/160 "El Paisano" wrote: > And this from Ms. 60" of attitude. Why do they sell the smaller deck > version? LOL I like to take long strides! :-P SignatureSnowshoeing . . . Laurie in Maine 207/115 New Scale Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > > However, if you plan to > > run on it, then be very careful--I am sorry I did not do my homework [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I must say I've been perfectly happy with it and thought spending more on > the wider belt and longer deck made a difference in my experience. The deck will break in half (across the middle)--you would notice a tad more bounce in the deck. Now I was about 175-185 lbs. at the time and ran hard (7-8 mph) on the thing, and it broke under warranty (didn't even make it 6 months). Of course, after it was repaired once under warranty, I don't run on it because now it would be on my dime. And I did NOT buy one of the cheaper ones. I have been walking on it for about three years, and it has done fine. When this dies, I will consider one that I can run on (although a chronic hamstring problem has me on the Stairmaster for the last couple of months--as apposed to road running). I will never buy anything they make again. SignatureDr. Dickie Skepticult member in good standing #394-00596-438 Poking kooks with a pointy stick Proud member of the, "Vast right-wing conspiracy." > The deck will break in half (across the middle)--you would notice a > tad more bounce in the deck. Now I was about 175-185 lbs. at the time [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > has me on the Stairmaster for the last couple of months--as apposed to > road running). I will never buy anything they make again. Thanks, good to know. I really only use it for 40 minutes a day during the winter when it's dark after supper. This is the third winter I've had it. Do you think it's possible that it likes my climate better? ;-) SignatureSnowshoeing . . . Laurie in Maine 207/115 New Scale Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have > treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sarah Don't waste your money. Buy a bike instead - great exercise (every bit as good as a treadmill), plus you can use it to go places too. Worried about the weather? Well - depends where you live I guess, but assuming a temperate location, then the right clothes will suffice. I am about to ride 10km to the gym; it's about 1c and snowing today, but I'll be snug and warm because I wear the right clothes. Static exercise equipment seems daft to me - I use the gym for weight training, and the transport I use to get there provides cardio work. -- Succorso I find bikes very hard on my knees for some reason. I get knee problems if I ride stationary bikes, but I can walk on a treadmill for miles, no problem. Mary G. > I find bikes very hard on my knees for some reason. I get knee problems > if I ride stationary bikes, but I can walk on a treadmill for miles, no > problem. > > Mary G. Try lower gears and spin the pedals faster instead. I have a "weakness" in my left knee, I can't run for more than two or three km without pain, whereas I can cycle all day. I rarely stand on the pedals and "honk" - if I'm climbing hills, I'll drop down to low gears and spin those pedals! -- Succorso >> I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have >> treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Don't waste your money. Buy a bike instead - great exercise (every bit >as good as a treadmill), plus you can use it to go places too. Obviously the bike is your preference, but a treadmill, like a bike, is only a waste of money if you don't use it. >Worried about the weather? Well - depends where you live I guess, but >assuming a temperate location, then the right clothes will suffice. I am [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Static exercise equipment seems daft to me - I use the gym for weight >training, and the transport I use to get there provides cardio work. It might be daft to you, but I would rather be in my basement pounding away on my treadmill, while watching a movie with surround sound, than freezing my face off while trying to navigate icy roads on a bicycle. I also have a weight bench and a few dumbells for resistance training. Gyms are definitely not for everyone. I walk or run most every day, and I don't have to use up my precious time travelling to and from the gym. >Succorso You can consider eBay for used as well as new Treadmills. Do not worry about the shipping since the is an option that you can tell ebay to only show you those that are within a prticular distance from you like i.e. 10 Miles etc. I am including a search on treadmills link and on the bottom left there is the option to enter the distance criteria os that you can pick and re-search. Good luck. http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1524619-5463217?loc=http%3A//search.ebay.com/trea dmill_W0QQsofocusZbsQQsbrftogZ1QQfromZR10QQsacatZ-1QQcatrefZC6QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQ sadisZ200QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1 > >> I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have > >> treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > gym. > >Succorso >You can consider eBay for used as well as new Treadmills. Do not worry >about the shipping since the is an option that you can tell ebay to >only show you those that are within a prticular distance from you like >i.e. 10 Miles etc. I am including a search on treadmills link and on >the bottom left there is the option to enter the distance criteria os >that you can pick and re-search. Good luck. You can also see if there is a local craigslist. I routinely check mine as I am looking for a new pair of rollerblades for me (might have found a pair - gotta go see them). And I see treadmills listed all the time. -- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > It might be daft to you, but I would rather be in my basement pounding > away on my treadmill, while watching a movie with surround sound, than [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > and I don't have to use up my precious time travelling to and from the > gym. Fair enough. As it happens, I rarely get cold, even out in freezing temperatures; burning calories generates lots of heat! We've evolved to be able to cope with inclement weather - our metabolism has ways to deal with it, provided it's exercised. I happen to believe being outdoors, even in cold weather, is much better for you than sitting indoors or incars all winter, breathing other peoples germs :) Have fun in your basement! -- Chris >> It might be daft to you, but I would rather be in my basement pounding >> away on my treadmill, while watching a movie with surround sound, than [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >-- >Chris I will have fun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against outdoor exercise. During the warm months, I play over 70 rounds of golf a year. Yes, I know golf isn't exercise, but my point was, not everyone would be comfortable with your routine. The original poster wanted information on treadmills, so obviously thats the way she wanted to go. Normally, when someone starts off by saying "Don't waste your money", I would think that person is dismissing my question out of hand and trying to impose her own philosophy. By the way, I own three bicycles, and they are used when its warm enough to wear shorts and a t-shirt. I know that sounds wimpy for a Canadian but hey, I'm old. Rob > I will have fun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against outdoor > exercise. During the warm months, I play over 70 rounds of golf a > year. Yes, I know golf isn't exercise, but my point was, not everyone > would be comfortable with your routine. 'Scuse me? Ok, if you're driving a cart I can see where golf might not be much exercise. Where I golf it's a 6.5 mile walk up and down some pretty decent hills. I'm also one of those that uses a stand bag with a double strap so I carry it like a backpack with about 13 clubs. I think it's a pretty good workout and of course it's 3-3.5 hours I'm not sitting or eating :) My DH joins me on the course a few times a week just to walk along since he doesn't golf (yet). If I'm on a course where you "have to" use a cart I walk alongside the cart while whoever I golf with rides. I have yet to be stopped or thrown off of a course yet! I only use a cart when my FIL and I do "speed golf" on the course where he lives - that's getting in as many holes as possible from 6:30 PM when the league is done until it is too dark to see the ball. Jenn hoping for 90 holes a week this summer >> I will have fun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against outdoor >> exercise. During the warm months, I play over 70 rounds of golf a [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >Jenn >hoping for 90 holes a week this summer Oh Oh. I seem to have opened a can of worms here. Jenn, I think we approach the best game in the world a little differently. While I do walk about 5 miles every time I play, my home course is relatively flat. I would never consider a 5 mile walk over a 4 hour period as exercise. Also, I have never liked carrying my clubs, instead I use a pull cart. The only time I use a power cart is on mountain courses or at my home club when its extremely hot. I love playing golf, but the last thing I try to get out of it is exercise. I don't mind breaking a sweat when I do cardio, but all I want on the golf course is to make quality shots and to relieve my buddies of their cash. And I do hope you get those 90 holes a week. My club opens in 6 weeks and I can't wait. Rob (hoping to finally break 80 this year) > By the way, I own three bicycles, and they are used when its warm > enough to wear shorts and a t-shirt. I know that sounds wimpy for a > Canadian but hey, I'm old. :) There's a website for the (most excellent) camera network on the roads in Finland: http://www.tiehallinto.fi/alk/english/frames/kelikamerat-frame.html I just happened to spot a cyclist riding by one of these; the temperature at the time a balmy -32c! He/she looked pretty well wrapped up - but that's well beyond my Bollocks-To-It-I'm-Staying-At-Home threshold ;) -- Chris >I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have >treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Sarah I have a Reebok, and run on it most days. It's worth getting a wider one (no, not because I'm huge or because you are!) becuase it minimises the risk of stumbles. SignatureJane Lumley >>I am new here, lurking mostly, but I was wondering if any of you have >>treadmills and if so, what brand and/or model number do you favor? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > one (no, not because I'm huge or because you are!) becuase it minimises > the risk of stumbles. After a LOT of homework, I bought a Landice. Had to really dig deep to get the best price while still getting the lifetime warranty, something the online sellers don't tell you and Landice hides; you must buy from a local authorized dealer to get the warranty. I found one who matched the internet price. Susan |
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