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The whole range of
various treadmill brands can be primarily divided in two
categories—the budget treadmills and the upper-echelon machines.
The prices are also seen to vary considerably depending on which
segment the machines belong to. All the treadmill brands are not
tailor-made to serve your purpose. Your choice of the machines is
entirely dependent upon the type of exercises you wish to perform on
your machine.
There is another form
of classification as well. Based on the price range, you can divide
the total number of brands. If you are buying it for home or office
use, chances are you will prefer a machine priced between $1000 and
$2000. The Smooth 5.25 which costs $1000 is known as one of the most
competent models in this range. It comes with a highly readable
monitor and a heartbeat measuring device. It has a set of six
programs, apart from lifetime warranty on the frame and motor along
with five years warranty on any other part of the machine. Smooth
5.25 and Smooth 6.25 are both good treadmills bearing a reasonable
price tag. However, there are minus points also, as the running area
is small and the weight capacity is relatively lower. The Sole F80
model is named the best in the $1500 range. Its weight capacity is
higher and the surface is wider. Vision Fitness T9200 and T9500
($1300 and $2000 respectively) are considered good for beginners.
However, they have scope of improvement in the display panel.
The Bodyguard T240 has excellent
warranty on its machines. It provides for lifetime warranty on the
motor and 10 years for all other parts. The Ironman and the Bowflex
series are also satisfactory performers as a whole.
If you are a serious runner, you should
preferably go for the machines that start at $2000. Pacemaster,
Smooth and Nordic Track manufacture some models which will suit your
purpose nicely. There are also some models from Landice and Life
Fitness which are very good for the purpose of running.
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