treadmill fitness
Buy a treadmill for yourself
Buying a treadmill? Chances are you'll want to make comparisons to find the best deal for you. Looking at all the options available can often save you hundreds of dollars.
But where can you look?
There are generally three places where you can buy your treadmill. This article outlines what you need to know about each. You will learn the advantages and disadvantages – to help you find the best treadmill buy.
# 1 Department Stores
Large stores like Wal-Mart, Sears, Target and sell a variety brand of treadmills in their discipline and fitness departments.
What you should know: Although these stores may appear to offer many brand names, they are almost always produced by a manufacturer – Icon Health and Fitness.
Icon is one of the largest treadmill manufacturers on the market today and produces such brands as Proform, Weslo, Epic, Image, Nordic Track, Free Spirit and Reebok.
These treadmills have a bunch of gadgets treated as CD players, TV, iFit compatibility and more. However, they are not necessarily known for damping high quality, stability or sustainability.
They also generally offer short warranties. For most of the cheaper treadmills, 90 days parts and labor is what you get. If you want a longer warranty than you'll pay extra for it.
Vendors of these stores are often not very knowledgeable about treadmills, fitness or how to choose the right treadmill to suit your personal needs. So if you need to buy in a department store make sure you do your homework before leaving.
Furthermore, in a department store, you'll usually have to pay extra for shipping and delivery of your treadmill (about $ 150 – $ 200) so that it is also an additional cost to consider.
# 2 Sports Special stores and fitness
These are stores like Fitness Depot, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sport Chalet etc.
What you should know: These Stores typically offer higher treadmill brands you as an end Precor, Landice, Trimline, Star Trac, Keys and more.
You technically get a larger selection at these stores because the treadmill brands are made by more than 1 business manufacturing giant treadmill.
Sales people are generally better informed about these stores and can tell you more about the treadmill models, what you need, etc. Be careful though as these vendors are often on commission and may try to force you to buy a more expensive machine that you actually need.
You'll also usually have pay for shipping and delivery of your treadmill when you buy one of these stores (which could cost you 150 to $ 200 depending on size your treadmill). However, if you click on these stores on sale, you may be able to get a discount or free shipping.
# 3 Online – Manufacturer Direct
Buying a treadmill online is an option that is gaining popularity with buyers. There are two stores Fitness online and manufacturers of treadmills online.
What you should know: manufacturers sell direct to consumers online, in fact jump through the store. Therefore customers can save up to $ 800 on a treadmill brand.
To purchase Online is as easy and convenient since you can research treadmill brands and prices in the comfort of your living room. You have a much larger selection of treadmill brands With either option above and can therefore make a better buying decision.
Another bonus is that online retailers usually offer shipping Free can also save you hundreds of dollars. There are no pushy salesmen to deal with so you can take your time to decide, without any pressure.
The disadvantage of buying a treadmill online is that you do not have to walk on the treadmill first. Many people get around this by trying them in the stores first and then buy a treadmill online (if possible).
Or you could do Research and invest in a premium brand with high ratings treadmill of experts and users. (Several treadmill websites List of Awards expert or user reviews you read.)
What are the top 3 places to buy your treadmill. No matter where you buy your treadmill, do not forget to take your time, have fun and consider your own personal workout needs before buying.
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