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Considering a Weslo treadmill? Weslo treadmills are some of the most popular budget treadmills on the market today. You can usually find them at a variety of places including department stores and online.
But are they a good buy for you? Here’s a brief overview of Weslo treadmills along with the strengths and weaknesses of the brand to help you make up your mind.
Weslo is owned and manufactured by ICON Health and Fitness, one of the largest producers of treadmills in the world. They also own brands like Epic, Image, Healthrider, Proform, Nordic Track and Reebok.
Weslo offers both manual and motorized treadmills with a range of options like Heart Rate Monitors, handweights, iFit compatibility, foldability, adjustable inclines and more.
Strengths:
1) Affordable – Weslo models are definitely affordable for the home gym on a budget. Starting from around $249 for a motorized treadmill and $99 for a manual treadmill you really can’t find a cheaper treadmill than a Weslo.
Weslo has also introduced a few higher end models in the $700+ range that give you even more options than their budget treadmills like more workout programs, better cushioning and stronger motors.
2) Manual Treadmills – If you’re looking for a manual treadmill, you’ll probably consider a Weslo. Weslo offers some of the most popular manual treadmills for sale with adjustable inclines and large LCD displays.
3) Solid Brand Name – In this uncertain economy, some smaller fitness equipment manufacturers have already had to file for bankruptcy protection.
Since Weslo is a part of the largest fitness equipment manufacturer in North America, you can be fairly certain that they’ll be around for a while in case you need to service your treadmill.
Sport and Fitness Treadmills
If you want to persue a healthy lifestyle then as well as taking care of your diet you need to include regular sport and fitness. Treadmills are a very convenient way to get your fitness workout without having to brave the elements or join a gym.
Getting started on your new life fitness regime isn’t always easy. You have to consider what form of exercise you want to take and what expenditure you can afford on sports fitness equipment. Joining a fitness gym can be a very good option if there is a good one in your area and you don’t mine paying a fee each month. However not everyone is comfortable with going to the gym and many are a little self-conscious especially if they haven’t exercised regularly for some time.
Running is a form of exercise fitness which can be done without much outlay other than a good pair of trainers. Its a great form of exercise which you can do at your own pace. There can be some drawbacks though such as bad weather. If it is cold,wet and windy that may be enough to make you decide not to go out. If conditions are icy it can be all too easy to slip and pull a muscle. There can also be safety issues if you have to run after dark, or in a not so good area. These can be particular problems for female runners.
These difficulties do not exist if you have a fitness treadmill in your home. You can arrange your home fitness schedule without having to worry about time of day or what the weather is like outside.
As with all types of fitness exercise equipment treadmills vary greatly in price.There are many cheap treadmills for sale but these are not usually a good idea. They may not meet your needs as you get fitter and you will end up not using it. It really is far better to spend a bit more and get yourself a treadmill which you will continue to use in the long term. Sports fitness equipment of a good standard does cost but its a better investment in your health and fitness.
If you’re looking for the best tips for choosing the best treadmill for you and your specific needs and for saving money too, here are a few that will help. Treadmills today are coming out with more and more new features or options such as TV’s and miniature fans, which leaves more room for manufacturing defects and other problems. This may require even more research on your part.
Prices on the top 15 treadmills range between $1900 and $3500 on both the folding and non-folding units. The more expensive treadmills will have more horsepower, a thicker deck and have sturdier construction than the less expensive models and probably have a longer warranty too. The folding models range between $1000 and $2600 but most cost between $1300 and $1500. You can get a very nice machine that will give you a good workout even with the lower-priced treadmills.
Non-folding brands include Landice, NordicTrack, SportsArt, Precor, True and Vision Fitness. Folding brands include Bowflex, NordicTrack, Horizon Fitness, ProForm, Keys Fitness, Smooth Fitness, LifeSpan and Evo.
You don’t want to find that when you bring your exercise treadmill home that it’s faulty after you set it up. It’ll likely be covered under the warranty but this can be annoying and disappointing. There may be no way to get around this except by reading treadmill reviews and checking ratings to find out which have fewer complaints so you can avoid repairs.
When choosing the best treadmill for you consider how much space you have in which to store it. It’ll take up about as much space as a long loveseat and a folding unit will take up about half that space when you fold it up. One of the smaller folding treadmills is about six square feet when it’s folded up. If you plan to run on it make sure the deck isn’t going to be too small for you.
All home treadmills are good for walking, of course, but if you plan to use it for running then you should choose a non-folding model because it’ll be much sturdier than the folding models. Make sure to check for the quality of the construction. Is it sturdy? Does it seem flimsy or unsteady in any way?
Check out the features that come with some of the units such as an LCD TV. Do you really need it? If you already know you need a fan, setting up a portable unit for your workout may be a lot cheaper. Quite a few treadmill models have very small cooling fans that are built right into the console but a floor fan is cheaper and may keep you much cooler.
Check out the belt to make sure that it has enough usable exercise room for you or any other user in your household and that it can handle varying levels of fitness. Make sure it’s big enough for walking with your stride length and that it can handle running if you plan to do so.
Check out all the buttons and make sure they are user-friendly and that you can easily read the display. Check to make sure that it’s easy to get on and off and that you can exercise on it easily.
To save money on your treadmill look for close-out sales, other types of sales and discounts and try to get it wholesale if you have the connections. Always try to get it for less. Ask the salesperson if there are any discounts available – senior discounts, nurses’ discounts, health professionals’ discounts, business discounts, etc. If there are none try to get something you can use thrown in with it, free.
You may be able to save quite a bit if you buy online. But, if possible, try out selected models in a ‘brick and mortar’ store first. Many online dealers offer free shipping.
If you can settle for a cheaper used treadmill try used sporting goods or consignment stores or find some for sale on Craigslist locally. How about buying machines from fitness centers that are closing? We’ve had several in our area close this year as the big franchises have moved in. Also the workout gyms and big health clubs get new equipment; see if you can buy one of their old treadmills that may still have a lot of life left in it.
In any event these are a just a few of the best tips I’ve found for choosing the best treadmill for you and saving money too. Following these tips should help you make the right decision about which is the best one for you and how to get the best buy too.
For more information on saving money on treadmills and best buy shopping for treadmills online and offline go to http://www.Best-Treadmill-Tips.com a nurse’s website specializing in treadmill tips, advice and resources, including information on treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews
Colder weather is approaching rapidly for those of who live in the northern regions of the United States. This is a good time to start thinking about alternatives to outdoor exercise. Perhaps it is time to invest in a treadmill, elliptical trainer, or exercise bike. I have not forgotten than many folks in all parts of the country simple prefer to exercise in the comfort of their own home.
To assist in your decision the blog will carry a series of articles on exercise equipment. The first of the series will provide a review of treadmills. The following is a synthesis of reviews by Consumer Search from reviews by Consumer Reports, Runners World, Prevention magazine and TreadmillDoctor.com.
There’s a wide range of prices and quality among treadmills, with cheap models available in discount stores for as little as $300. But there’s a world of difference between these cheap treadmills and the $1,000-and-up models recommended most often in professional reviews. The difference is aptly represented by the manufacturer’s warranty. Treadmills costing less than $1,000, including the Epic 450MX and Image 19.0 (*est. $600) often come with just a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.




