Treadmill Shopping Tipsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 28 Nov 2008 06:21 PM Someone in America spent this Black Friday braving cutthroat crowds to snag a deal on a treadmill. It wasn't me, but I did see quite a number of door buster ads featuring outstanding deals on popular home gym equipment. If you weren't one of the brave fitness buffs who woke up at the crack of dawn to take advantage of deep discounts on treadmills, but you are still hoping one lands under your tree this Christmas, then this blog might be useful. Recently, Consumer Reports rated some of the best moderately priced treadmills on the market. The following machines scored well with fitness experts in terms of performance and price: (Secret Santas take note) Best Fold-Up Treadmills The Spirit XT 675 fold-up rated well for its solid structure and quiet ride. Despite weighing in at a hefty 265 pounds, this treadmill folds up easily. It features a 3.5-horsepower motor; 60-inch belt; instant-response elevation, easy-access remote controls on the handles; quality three-ply deck; six wheels for fast rollaway storage; iPod input jack with speakers; dual fans; nine programs, including heart-rate control; and a knee-level storage bin. It retails for: $2,400. Fitness experts also gave high marks to the Lifespan TR 2000 fold-up. The compact treadmill is ideal for small spaces and lightweight runners. When folded the Lifespan measures just 32 inches. It includes a 2.5-horsepower engine with maximum speed and elevation of 10 mph and 10 degrees, with a 1% to 5% down slope. It also has nifty handlebar speed and incline control toggle buttons that let you adjust at full stride. It also comes with a child-safe belt, which pauses after 20 seconds of nonuse. Note: This particular treadmill is recommended for runners who weigh 165 pounds or less and walkers who weigh 350 pounds or less. It retails for: $1,400. Related Articles: 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 weight loss | Food | Kids | family | ideas | relationships | parenting | pregnancy | children | holidays User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags exercise, running, shopping tips, treadmill Discuss this article
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