Looking for a Treadmill this Christmas?by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 29 Nov 2008 10:54 PM If so, then you know it's not as easy as banging out a letter to Santa and waking up to a PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR under the Christmas tree. Unless you are getting the exact replica of the treadmill you run on at the gym everyday, then you really need to do your homework. Treadmills come in a variety of sizes and feature a wide range of price tags. In a previous blog I listed some of Consumer Reports top picks for fold-up treadmills. If you have the space to accommodate a traditional nonfolding treadmill, fitness experts recommend you consider the following: True PS 300 This commercial quality, nonfolding treadmill earned extremely high marks with Consumer Reports experts. It is regarded as one of the most popular and durable on the market and is housed in some of the nation's top fitness clubs. The True PS 300 is a solid 284 pounds and its thick, 60-inch-long, three-ply belt is as shock absorbing as they come. The treadmill also comes equipped with a 3-horsepower motor and a 30-year warranty. Ten programs are also included, along with a polar heart-rate chest strap. According to testers, if you are concerned about your heart rate, the machine has a button you can press that locks in your heart rate and the treadmill adjusts the speed to maintain that pulse. It retails for: $2,900. PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR It's the treadmill I'm hoping Santa will bring me this Christmas. Though, at 205 pounds I'm not sure how happy Rudolph and crew will be about toting it to my house. Jokes aside, this treadmill boasts some serious features, including six hilly virtual reality programs (with names such as "Lombard Street" and "Appalachian Trail") that change elevation every 52 feet, ranging between a 12% maximum incline and a 3% decline. The PaceMaster Platinum Pro comes equipped with a 3-horsepower motor and 60-inch tread belt. It's a nonfolding treadmill, which reaches a maximum speed of 12 mph. You also get 20 cutting-edge programs and courses, including several that are distance-based and not just time-based. It retails for: $2,400. Related Articles: How Often Do You Use Your Home Gym? How Treadmills are Helping Babies with Down Syndrome Bad Things Happen When You Stop Going to the Gym Creating a Challenging Workout Routine Exercising on the Road: No Excuses Why You Want to Build Muscle as You Age Creating a Fitness Routine that Works for You Taking Advantage of Fall's Cool Weather Ways to Integrate Exercise into Your Life Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantfitness tags ideas | Kids | weight loss | family | children | holidays | Food | relationships | parenting | pregnancy User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags exercise, fitness, running, treadmill Discuss this article
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