Treadmill Mag: Treadmill Price Range Guide

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As you would expect, generally speaking the more you pay for a treadmill, the better quality and more features you get, but don’t be fooled by manufacturers’ jargon – why pay more for a treadmill with features you don’t need and won’t use?!

Obviously you want to buy a treadmill that is up to the task of keeping you active at your desired fitness level, whether it’s walking, jogging or running (different sized treadmill decks are designed to accommodate different stride lengths with the cheaper treadmills generally having the shorter deck lengths more suited to walking and the more expensive treadmills having a longer deck more suited for running).

Additionally your treadmill choice could be dependent on a number of options that are important to you and your fitness goals such as program/speed range and amount of incline levels to keep you challenged.

Before purchasing a treadmill, you also need to make sure that you are well within the manufacturer’s stated user weight limit to ensure it operates smoothly and efficiently without struggling, otherwise it could result in jerky jolty movements and ultimately break down. Going hand-in-hand with user weight limit is the power of the motor – generally speaking, the more powerful the motor is, the more pounding it can handle!

Having taken the above considerations into account, one of the most important things to look at is your intended usage of the treadmill, i.e. activity intensity (walking, jogging or running) and amount of time spent working out, as this will dictate the overall quality of the treadmill you need and this is what we are going to look at with regards to our Price Range Guide.

Logically, if you’re intending to use a treadmill for frequent heavy running / intensive workouts then the lower priced treadmills will not stand up to the pounding you’ll give it! On the other hand, if your intention is to use a treadmill for occasional walking or light jogging workouts then you’d be wasting your hard-earned cash paying out for a treadmill in the higher-end categories.

So based on your intended workout usage, let’s take a look at the table below to see which treadmills typically fall into which price range to help you decide on which category you should be looking at for your individual workout needs:

Treadmill Price Range Guide:

INTENDED TIME/USAGE	PRICE CATEGORY
Entry-level, for light use, occasional walking	$0 - $499
Light to moderate use, walking & light jogging	$500 - $699
Moderate - average use, walking & jogging	$700 - $999
Average use, walking, jogging & running	$1000 - $1499
Average - higher use, walking, jogging & running	$1500 - $1999
Higher use, running	$2000 - $2499
Intensive use, running & HIIT	$2500 - $2999
Commercial use, running & HIIT	$3000 +

When looking at the above price range categories and intended use, don’t forget to include any usage of anybody else in your household who is likely to use the treadmill on a regular basis!

Note that the treadmills in the cheaper categories tend to have a lower speed range, less powerful motor and less incline options than the treadmills in the mid and higher categories. The lowest category treadmills also tend to have a much smaller deck and may have little or no deck cushioning, while the mid and higher-end categories will have a larger deck to better accommodate the longer stride length required for running and better cushioning systems for less impact on your joints. As you would expect, the higher-end treadmills will generally have a much stronger and more durable build construction, better console with more program variety and many more features.

You may also want to read my article on “Treadmill BuyingTips, What to Look for in a Treadmill” for a more in-depth look at features, build quality and other considerations to take into account for specific individual needs before buying a treadmill.

A Note on Treadmill Warranties

It’s worth taking note of the warranty offered by a manufacturer on its treadmill before you buy. Warranties can differ widely between treadmills and different manufacturers, but most do generally reflect the manufacturer’s confidence in the durability of their machines!

For example, as a guide, a high-end treadmill is likely to offer up to 10 years (sometimes lifetime) warranty on its frame and maybe up to 3 years on its parts and electronics. A mid-range treadmill may offer a warranty of around 5 years on its frame and maybe 1 or 2 years on its parts and electronics. The lowest-priced treadmills tend to only offer a short warranty of around 3 months, though some may offer up to 1 year so it’s worth shopping around.

Some companies do offer the option of purchasing an extended warranty on their treadmills which may be worth considering depending on the additional cost and taking into account the initial outlay of the treadmill.

Following the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use and correct maintenance of your treadmill will help to keep it in tip-top condition and extend its life.

N.B. It's always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before undertaking any new exercise regime.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.

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Monday 20 January 2020

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