1. Paying more than you need to – Treadmill prices vary greatly and so does their quality. But if you first know what you need, you can buy only that. You can also buy where you can save the most money, which is typically online.
2. Spending too little – Treadmills are like anything else; you get what you pay for. “Cheap” treadmills tend to be fragile. They are not heavy or large. When running on them, the user may feel uncomfortable because the machine moves around or does not feel stable. The place to start is a belt and motor that are big enough for your needs. What is adequate depends on your size and intended use. Generally speaking, the bigger the user the bigger the belt and motor should be. For faster or more serious runners, heavier machines are better. While heavy may not mean better, heavier machines almost always have bigger belts and bigger motors, so it’s an easy place to start.
3. Buying Obscure Brands – The simplest method of ensuring you are spending enough is to buy well-known names. If you can’t find much on the brand on the Internet, it is not a brand name. Why take chances? Many of the best brands have parts made in China to U.S. standards. Then the parts are assembled in the U.S. with the best technology. Contrast this to Chinese brands assembled in China. Chinese brands may be fine, but why take the chance?
4. Paying Sales Tax – Ouch! Your total cost can be quite a bit higher if you live in a state with a high sales tax rate. Buying on the Internet can avoid this. As of this writing, a buyer is only required to pay sales tax if he resides in the same state as the company he’s buying from. A Congressional committee is working on a bill that would collect sales tax on all online purchases. Some big online retailers have already started collecting sales tax in anticipation of these changes. If you can buy now, this is a good reason to do it!
5. Paying Shipping Charges – Most specialty exercise equipment stores will not charge extra for delivery. They can afford to do this because they generally sell only the highest quality equipment at premium prices. Discount and department stores generally have lower prices, but, if they delivery at all, they add a significant delivery charge. Unless you have a pickup truck and strong friends with time on their hands, this is difficult to avoid. It can be difficult to compare prices if you have to add sales tax, shipping charges, and time. It may be best just to decide what you want and then just buy it without sales tax or shipping charges!
6. Not having the support of people you live with. As with any important goal, if the people close to you don’t support it, they can subvert your efforts. There are aspects of this phenomenon that are unique to treadmills. First, if your family members are out of shape and are not trying to get into better shape, on some level they can start to resent the new you. They may call you a narcissist or accuse you of ignoring your responsibilities. They may not want you to succeed! This may sound crazy, but it really does happen and can be tough to resist.
Treadmills do make some noise. It’s usually not the treadmill as much as it is your feet repeatedly hitting the belt that makes most of the noise. Someone in the room downstairs from you may not appreciate that. A treadmill mat or a rug can help, but be forewarned!
7. Not using the treadmill! – Everyone starts with good intentions. They gradually tail off into the land of excuses and procrastination. Your chances are best if you avoid the first six sins. The final mistake is the worst, and actually can be deadly. As some wise person said, “You either invest your time and money on your health, or you spend them on you diseases. The only way to escape this fact is to die early!”
Robert Braun has been using, selling, and writing about treadmills and elliptical machines for decades. For more information on treadmills, see http://www.treadmill-world.com
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