How to Choose a Treadmill for Home Use: 5 Guidelines & 21 Issues

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What's the best treadmill for home use? That depends on you! If you want to buy a treadmill to use at home, there are a lot of issues you might want to consider, and this video has 5 guidelines and 21 issues to help you figure out which kind of treadmill will be best for you.
I've owned a new Reebok home treadmill, a used Precor commercial treadmill, and now I have a new Technogym Skillrun commercial treadmill, and I did extensive research before each purchase, plus I've used other brands and models of commercial treadmills in a variety of gyms. These guidelines and issues are what I used to choose my treadmills, and I had great results.
I hope you get the most out of your first or your next treadmill, and keep walking, running, or sprinting!
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UPCOMING VIDEO TOPICS
* How to Sprint on Treadmills
* Technogym Skillrun Treadmill Features
* Full Workouts on a Technogym Skillrun Treadmill
* Treadmill Training for Track Meets
* How to Time Yourself on a Track for For Less Than $200 for a Virtual Track Meet
* How Fast Can You Run?
* Treadmill Motivation
* Speed-Pace-Incline Charts
* Home vs. Gym Treadmills
* My attempts to break my own top sprinting speed record
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Try A Treadmill If You've Never Used One
0:28 Consider a Used Commercial Treadmill
0:54 Consider a Used Home Treadmill
1:37 Consider an Expensive Treadmill
1:56 Least Expensive Treadmill Meeting Your Needs
2:19 Master List of Needs & Wants
2:25 1. Maximum Speed
2:53 2. Maximum Incline and Decline
3:25 3. Programs
3:59 4. Non-traditional Treadmill Exercises
4:24 5. Built-in Entertainment
4:45 6. Performance Feedback
5:13 7. Performance Tracking
5:31 8. Internet Group Workouts
5:51 9. Internet Coaching
6:02 10. Surface Flexibility
6:21 11. Maximum Walking Weight
6:40 12. Maximum Running Weight
7:08 13. Durability
7:41 14. Warranty Coverage
7:54 15. Size
8:28 16. Space Saving Ability
8:52 17. Ease of Delivery
9:14 18. Ease of Assembly/Reassembly
9:28 19. Electrical Requirements
10:34 20. Loudness
11:01 21. Appearance

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@Hermulus 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful!

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it, Hermulus!

@marcusfelix8774 2 жыл бұрын

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@breakthroughatworkandinbus619 3 жыл бұрын

packed with lots of essential information for first time buyers

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Breakthrough!

@mikedrake5738 3 жыл бұрын

I went with a commercial treadmill from a gym. It’s a precor TRM-833. A 4.0 HP motor and a top speed of 16mph. This allows me to keep running no matter what the weather is. In the winter months I put 45-50 miles on it a week.

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great choice, and a lot of miles! My 2nd treadmill was a Precor 956i, which was also a used gym machine that would go up to 16 mph. I can't run nearly as much as you each week, though!

@mikedrake5738 3 жыл бұрын

@@TreadmillSprinter thanks for the video! I like the information!

@nokubongavundla8725 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this detailed video. It has helped me make an informed decision before my purchase

@teepeeact2929 2 жыл бұрын

Super comprehensive content!! Keep up the good work. Really helps

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Teepee!

@brock8199 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, not sure why you don't have more subscribers. Thank you for putting in the time!

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brock, and you're welcome! My subscriber count has been growing very slowly, but it's been growing steadily!

@louisd95714 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time in putting together and posting this video. As for me, I did a lot of research before concluding to purchase the NordicTrack Commercial 1750. So far I am very happy with it.

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope you love your 1750, it sure looks like a nice one!

@czabatrans4420 2 жыл бұрын

Nordictrack is not a real commercial treadmill despite the naming

@general5104 2 жыл бұрын

VERRRY NICE video. Great content. You came up with and answered all the questions I had and many more. THANK YOU !!!

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, General!

@WarinPartita6 3 жыл бұрын

Big, big thanks for sharing your thoughts. They're very helpful. :-)))

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Apisak!

@omprakashkoraginjala8802 Жыл бұрын

The video is very detailed and informative , thanks Treadmill Sprinter !!

@TreadmillSprinter Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Omprakash! Best wishes!

@anaoicar Жыл бұрын

thank you for this video!

@TreadmillSprinter Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Ioana!

@MaximC 2 жыл бұрын

I rarely thumb up a video. This is a video done with love. Thank you.

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maxim. I really appreciate your compliment!

@zerocal76 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is by far the best treadmill buying guide I've seen. Looking for one for my pops, thanks!

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Zerocal! I admire you for taking care of your pop, and I hope you find him one that suits him well! Best wishes, John

@nemashafernando1794 3 жыл бұрын

very useful!

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nemasha! I'm glad it was helpful!

@bridgetoconnor7229 2 ай бұрын

Lots of good information but did not mention the length and width of the belt... which is what I was really looking for. But thanks for everything else!

@lexia4016 2 жыл бұрын

Useful!

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lexi!

@wickedtofar9688 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial very helpful Sir, wish I could buy one to workout but sadly don't have any money.

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. If you have space for a treadmill, you might keep checking online classified ads like craigslist.com, because there are rare occasions when someone will give away something they don't want any more just to quickly get it out of their house. I gave away my first treadmill to a next door neighbor, but if they had not wanted it, I would have put it on craigslist as free to whoever comes and gets it first. The incline was unreliable and did not work sometimes, but the speed part still worked normally. Maybe you can find something like that. Best wishes!

@FitnessSimplifiled 3 жыл бұрын

Hey its a great video , would like to know what all entertainment options does it have so as to kill boredom out of my workout??

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Iti! If you're talking about my Skillrun, I have the entertainment options listed here, beginning about a minute and a half in: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y62kfpd62LvWnY0.html

@jenniferlata7634 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. We have decided to purchase a skillrun based on your review. What is the amp/circuit power requirement for the skillrun? Did you have to put in a special plug?

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer! I'm glad my video helped, and in the U.S., the Skillrun requires a dedicated 120-volt, 20-amp circuit with a NEMA-5 receptacle. I hope you enjoy your Skillrun as much as I've been enjoying mine!

@bikedawg 3 жыл бұрын

How does the running surface on the Skillrun compare to your old treadmill? Does it feel like it has more or less cushioning and springiness? Is it kind of like running on tarmac or a gravel track or more like running on grass? Just curious how you think it compares. I actually would want to have a treadmill that more or less feels like running on tarmac, but not as hard as running on concrete. I think a little stress like that is good training so transitioning to running outside would not be so jarring for me. What do you think?

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

When I sprinted on my Reebok treadmill, it was very springy. I noticed it once in a while, but didn't care much about it. My used Precor commercial treadmill was pretty firm with a little bit of flex. My Skillrun feels firm to me, and definitely not like running on gravel. I think grass has more give in it than this, but more give than concrete, so I think tarmac-like is a pretty close description. The Skillrun doesn't use a single piece belt sliding over a deck like the Reebok and Precor, it uses slats. The slats have a rigid metal bar covered by vulcanized rubber and attached at each side to a bearing-mounted chain of some kind. The rubber makes slipping pretty much impossible, even when wet with sweat. Each slat has a slight bevel on the front edge, which you can see at the 0:36 mark here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ed2Ip9Kel66nnGg.html, and there is a slight gap between each slat. Slats & bearings are supposed to need little to no maintenance and last many times longer than single-piece belts and decks. One other thing I like about the Skillrun's running surface... I think my feet are quieter when striking, and I like that, compared to my Reebok & Precor.

@bikedawg 3 жыл бұрын

@@TreadmillSprinter Thanks--this is great to know!

@MaximC 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have some recommendations on which brands are worth to buy? I mean possibly some that are budget friendly, ideally up to 1000 euros (maybe, maybe up to 2000 euros). Yours is really really nice, but the cost...omg.

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, Maxim, but I don't. My understanding is that most brands are actually manufactured by only a few factories, such as ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., but they are "white labeled" so ICON it can be hard to find out who actually manufactures each brand, and one brand might have different models made by different manufacturers. If you're going to buy a new one, I suggest trying to find one locally that has a satisfaction-guaranteed-or-your-money-back offer, and if it turns out to be poor quality, don't hesitate to take it back within the guarantee's time limit. I think the very expensive ones probably all have consistently high quality, but... they're very expensive. Or you could move in next door to me in Virginia, and come over every day and use mine. :) company.ifit.com/en/our-brands/

@MaximC 2 жыл бұрын

@@TreadmillSprinter 😄 Great advice, thank you. Maybe it's different here in Europe, maybe in the US there are just 2 manufacturers, but here is different. I'll know after researching some more. Your guide will certainly be of great help in finding a good treadmill.

@usernotfound162 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me the best one to get with every feature you mentioned, I like yours too and can you please tell me the price. Good video btw

@TreadmillSprinter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I Will Get Fit! My treadmill is a luxury version, the Skillrun, by Technogym, and mine cost about $17,000, in the U.S. The prices varies some by country. I bought it because it was the fastest one I could find at the time. Here's a video I made about it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNJ0rNR6zsummqs.html

@bf4life861 Жыл бұрын

Question does increase electric bill.?

@TreadmillSprinter Жыл бұрын

That's a great question, BF. I wish I had thought to cover that in the video. My guess is that for most people it won't make a noticeable difference, but if you had heavy people using it all day, every day, and your power bill used to be very low, then you night notice it.

@elementary8614 Жыл бұрын

What about horsepower? How much horsepower should it have?

@TreadmillSprinter 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I don't think I've ever seen treadmills advertise horsepower. Horsepower will determine how fast it will go for a certain body weight, and mostly they advertise their top speed and maximum user weight instead of horsepower.

@elementary8614 8 ай бұрын

@@TreadmillSprinter Hi, oh ok thank you 👍

@miamiles7996 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I can buy one already put together

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mia! Try searching for used treadmills on Craigslist.org on a regular basis. There are so many people who buy home treadmills and quit using them that there are often a lot of them for sale, and that tends to keep the prices low. Sometimes you may even find someone who cares more about getting it out of their house quickly than they care about the price, so they set a very low price, but you may have to be the first person to spot their ad if you want to get one like that.

@miamiles7996 3 жыл бұрын

@@TreadmillSprinter Okay that’s a great idea

@adityapatil8819 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to know your height

@TreadmillSprinter 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aditya, I am 5'10.5", or 179 cm!

@raymondchow8722 Жыл бұрын

Entertainment option should be the least consideration when choosing your treadmill. For example, you would pay about $300 for an acceptible 11 inch tablet for casual use. If you compare the specs and performance, I doubt there will be be anything comparable when it comes to flat screen that came with the treadmill. In other you will be wasting your money and you will kicking your self for buying such option.

@TreadmillSprinter Жыл бұрын

I agree, Raymond, unless the build-in entertainment comes with the treadmill you want for its other features, or because of features that sync with the treadmill. The only reason I bought a Skillrun was because of it's top speed, and I got the 7000 model because I thought I might make good use of the parachute belt. Plus, the Skillrun's screen software has a lot of workout programs that sync with the speed and incline, which a separate tablet is unlikely to do.