Ottakee Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I am strongly considering getting a treadmill as I really need to keep up with my walking and now with working almost full time and living where it is dark before and after work I am just not getting it in. I mostly (ok, almost 99.99% of the time currently) walk at a 3-4mph pace. I might try jogging/slogging just a bit but it would be a slow thing and for very short time periods if I did. Mainly I want something I can walk on while I watch a TV show, talk on the phone to a friend in the early morning, listen to an audio book, etc....can you tell this isn't for a serious workout???? Price is a huge consideration and I would love to buy used but I have no idea what I am looking for/at. The incline sounds nice as I do walk/hike areas with hills in good weather. I heard that a cushioned track is way better on your joints as well. What are the must have features for a casual, mostly walking user and what are non needed things for me? Any good brands or models or ones to avoid? Again, budget is a big consideration but I don't want to try to save $100 and then get a poor model and not use it if $100 would give me a much nicer treadmill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 No suggestions but I'm following this thread. I've often thought about a treadmill. I like to walk and though we're about to come into the season for good walking weather, most of the year it's too hot outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I have owned this treadmill for four years; it's pretty bare bones but a great price and works well. I think it is maybe a bit noisier than some higher end models but otherwise isn't really lacking anything I need. I like the fact that it folds up and isn't ridiculously heavy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009P9ROII/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) I look on Craigslist and then look the model numbers up for reviews. You can usually get a good deal on a sufficient model. My current model is a Nordic Track. I walk daily on it at 4mph, usually 4 miles a day. I've had it for several years. Edited November 22, 2017 by JudoMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I look on Craigslist and then look the model numbers up for reviews. You can usually get a good deal on a sufficient model. My current model is a Nordic Track. I walk daily on it at 4mph, usually 4 miles a day. I've had it for several years. Which nordic track do you have? Some models I saw on Craig's list had some fair to poor ratings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Make sure it’s long enough for your stride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Which nordic track do you have? Some models I saw on Craig's list had some fair to poor ratings. I have no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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