If you've got to do aerobic exercise, there's no place better to do it than on your home treadmill. You can avoid the weather and exercise in privacy and comfort. But treadmill prices can be a bit alarming for any shopper, especially when they realize that they can vary by such a huge amount.
A cheap treadmill can be bought for as little as 0. A high-end treadmill can cost as much as ,000. How is a shopper expected to sift through the prices and decide why one costs so much more than another? The key lies in branding and features.
The brand name of any item always affects its cost. Buying Cheerios instead of generic brand Toasty Oh's is going to be more expensive. The difference is that the big name brand has advertising costs to pay for, while the generic brand does not. So Nordic Track machines are going to cost more than generic treadmills because of their name.
But you're also paying for a name brand's excellent reputation. Nordic Track machines have been around for so long precisely because consumers know that they can trust them. I'm not saying it isn't possible to find a great generic machine that fulfills your every exercise need-it is. But buying generic exercise is a gamble, and sometimes you might lose. Choosing name brand treadmills for the extra security is worth the extra cost. Name brands are usually known to offer better warranties against defects, as well.
Features are another consideration that factors into the cost of a treadmill. A basic treadmill whose most advanced feature is an 'On/Off' button is going to be relatively inexpensive. A high-end treadmill loaded with touch-button features is going to cost much more.
The number of treadmill features can make your head spin. You can vary the speed, intensity, and incline of a run. You can select a personalized workout routine, monitor your vital signs, and calculate how many calories you burn in a session. Features can be digital (a lit-up display operated by the touch of a button) or manual (require you to flip a switch or turn a knob and do not have a lit-up screen.) You can even get a treadmill with a built-in television monitor to watch while you run.
It may be tempting to decide that the most expensive treadmill is the best. But the truth is that there is no single treadmill that is "the" best. It all depends on how the machine will work for you. Don't waste your money on features that you'll never use. The best machine is one that has everything you need, so focus on that instead of the price tag.
Treadmill prices can vary by thousands of dollars, but it's possible to find the right one for you that falls within your budget. If you focus your energies on getting the brand and features that you want, you'll be happy with the price you end up paying for your treadmill.
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