Treadmills are still the most popular piece of exercise equipment on the market today. There are tens of thousands of them sold each year, and sadly 90% of people who buy a treadmill each year either buy a piece of junk from a big box store, or buy the wrong model that’s not well suited to their individual needs.
To understand what makes a good treadmill, and how you can chose the best treadmill for your home, you must first learn what to look for when comparing similar treadmills side by side.
Start your education in treadmills by diving into my treadmill buying guide where I’ll make you a treadmill expert in no time.
Then when you know what to look for in a treadmill, spend some time comparing the different treadmill models in my reviews. I’ve reviewed all the most popular models – from cheap treadmills, to health club quality machines that cost as much as a nice used car.
When you’re ready to buy a treadmill, checkout my best treadmills page where I’ve chosen the best treadmill values in each price range from all the top manufacturers like: Life Fitness, Proform, Nordic Track, True, Precor and Sole.
Ready to get started learning about treadmills? Good. Let’s go…
Question Hi there, I’ve just graduated with a sports science degree and I have recently bought an elliptical cross trainer. It’s quite a cheap one for $300 but I was wondering if there was some way I could test my V02max on it? Answer I’m guessing you learned about VO2 Max Heart Rate while getting your sports [...]
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Question I’ve been thinking about getting a Stair Master Stair Stepper and wondered if you think they’re any good? Answer I’m a little bit surprised that the Stair Steppers, and more specifically the Stair Master (Nautilus) is making a comeback. The hey day for the Stair Master was in the early to mid 1990′s when [...]
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Question I didn’t see the Nordictrack C2255 Treadmill reviewed on your website or blog and I am thinking of purchasing this model. Can you give me feedback on it. I will be running on this treadmill. Thank you. Answer As I’ve stated before, I’m not a huge fan of the sub $1000 dollar Nordicktrack treadmills (or any treadmills [...]
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Question Pace Master Gold Elite Folding – this is mentioned in one answer. Where can I get one? Is this the best value or did you get the top end model? I recently picked up a Bowflex Extreme and now want to workout at home instead of gold’s gym. I can save gas, time and a [...]
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Question What is your opinion on the Proform 695 Treadmill? We are looking for a treadmill to help us lose weight and get in better shape. Answer What do I think of the Proform 695 treadmill? Well, since you asked I wouldn’t buy one personally… And, not to keep beating a dead horse ( I [...]
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Question We’re looking to lose weight and shrinking our midsection. What is your feeling on a treadmill vs a recumbent exercise bike for weight loss and burning calories? Answer I get a little worried when I get a question about shrinking your waist with a treadmill or a recumbent exercise bike. Quite honestly neither of [...]
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Question What are your feelings on a treadmill vs an exercise bike for doing our home gym cardio? We’re looking to lose weight and shrink our midsection, what should we do? Answer A treadmill vs an exercise bike for shrinking your midsection? Neither will work – nor will an elliptical trainer, ab machine, home gym [...]
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Question I am interested in the Bowflex Treadclimber 5000, but saw the interesting looking Nordic Track ACT Elliptical on your site. I am an active yard-working 64 year old female, about 50 lbs overweight and need to get busy to lose these extra pounds….. I have a nice treadmill that I used to use regularly about 10 [...]
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Question I can’t afford to join a gym and am on a limited budget, so I can only afford to buy one cardio machine for home use. Which do you think gives the best workout, a treadmill or a rowing machine? My goal is to burn fat and build muscle in order to get my [...]
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Question Hi Bret, I have enjoyed your blog and website and found it not only informative and honest, but entertaining and thoughtful as well! I have a very simple query which is — elliptical or treadmill for losing weight? Which is best, and why? Quick background on my situation: I used to run in high [...]
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