treadmill.......does anyone have anyone

fit tish · 04-05-05, 08:41 PM

recs for one that is not too pricey? I was thinking about purchasing a Proform ifit one from hsn but would love to hear what you all think. TIA

PamelaP · 04-06-05, 09:27 AM

We've had a ProForm treadmill since May 1998, so almost 7 years now. It's still in great shape. I'm sure the particular model is no longer available by now, but I remember it being somewhere around $600. I really have no complaints about it, and we don't do treadmill workouts frequently enough to justify buying a more expensive one.

HTH!

terribleterra · 04-06-05, 12:05 PM

Hi -
I also have a Proform got one for Christmas - I got the 560v Treadmill - which I don't see on the website anymore... www.proform.com. They are actually having a sale for 10% off right now on certain models.
Proform seems great to me. I use it often enough - mostly in the winter time 3x a week, sometiimes in the summer - when the weather gets too hot!
I got mine I think for about $700 w/shipping!

I had a Proform before this new one - lasted a good 10 years - and it was still going! I just wanted a NEW TOY!

I also have a recumbent bike from them still going strong after about 5 years!

I think Proform gets a bad rap sometimes! I've known many people who have had Proforms and many people who have had Nordic Tracks - and any other brand names comparable in price! I've heard more problems with the other named treadmills rather than the Proforms!

I do, no matter what model you settle on, recommend the longest warranty available.

Pie · 04-06-05, 12:59 PM

I purchased my Proform treadmill from hsn in Oct. I just love it. I think they now come with a 12 year warranty. It has all the bells and whistles. I can walk or run on it with no problems. And, most of them also have free shipping. I would definitely recommend hsn for your treadmill purchase. And, if you use ebates, you can go through them and get another 3% off.

huntersmommy · 04-06-05, 02:40 PM

I just got a treadmill from Dicks Sporting Goods. It's a Horizon one and it's great. It was about $799 and it has all sorts of bells and whistles and runs really quiet and smooth. Plus, it has a cushioning system that is great.

It had a 12 year motor warranty as well.

janile · 04-06-05, 06:12 PM

I've had a pacemaster for several years and recommend it highly.

fit tish · 04-06-05, 09:07 PM

lexybeth1 · 04-10-05, 01:04 PM

HI Tish

) I just bought a SmoothFitness Model online, 7.1, I think its called after Christmas , and I cannot recommend it HIGHLY enough! It is WONDERFUL! It is highly recommended via Consumers guides, Treadmill Dr., etc...It has 6 programs, and is ssmooth, solid and very sound...Quiet runs, quiet walks, no jarring, no impact it seems on the knees feet etc..vs..running outside, I was having all kinds of problems running outside, via impact etc...I am extremely happy with mine, and I just love it, check out their site, smoothfitness.com...they are wonderful, customer service is excellent, I paid for mine up front, after saving for it, but I think they may have payment plans?? HTH! Misty...ps..it does Heart Rate, Calorie Expenditure, via ht, wt.etc....

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04-05-05, 08:41 PM
fit tish Join Date: Jul 2004	treadmill.......does anyone have anyone recs for one that is not too pricey? I was thinking about purchasing a Proform ifit one from hsn but would love to hear what you all think. TIA

04-06-05, 09:27 AM
PamelaP Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Upstate NY	We've had a ProForm treadmill since May 1998, so almost 7 years now. It's still in great shape. I'm sure the particular model is no longer available by now, but I remember it being somewhere around $600. I really have no complaints about it, and we don't do treadmill workouts frequently enough to justify buying a more expensive one. HTH!

04-06-05, 12:05 PM
terribleterra VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boston	Hi - I also have a Proform got one for Christmas - I got the 560v Treadmill - which I don't see on the website anymore... www.proform.com. They are actually having a sale for 10% off right now on certain models. Proform seems great to me. I use it often enough - mostly in the winter time 3x a week, sometiimes in the summer - when the weather gets too hot! I got mine I think for about $700 w/shipping! I had a Proform before this new one - lasted a good 10 years - and it was still going! I just wanted a NEW TOY! I also have a recumbent bike from them still going strong after about 5 years! I think Proform gets a bad rap sometimes! I've known many people who have had Proforms and many people who have had Nordic Tracks - and any other brand names comparable in price! I've heard more problems with the other named treadmills rather than the Proforms! I do, no matter what model you settle on, recommend the longest warranty available. __________________ Terri To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your life depends on it; and when the time comes, to let go. ~ Mary Oliver

04-06-05, 12:59 PM
Pie VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Illinois	I purchased my Proform treadmill from hsn in Oct. I just love it. I think they now come with a 12 year warranty. It has all the bells and whistles. I can walk or run on it with no problems. And, most of them also have free shipping. I would definitely recommend hsn for your treadmill purchase. And, if you use ebates, you can go through them and get another 3% off.

04-06-05, 02:40 PM
huntersmommy Join Date: Jun 2004	I just got a treadmill from Dicks Sporting Goods. It's a Horizon one and it's great. It was about $799 and it has all sorts of bells and whistles and runs really quiet and smooth. Plus, it has a cushioning system that is great. It had a 12 year motor warranty as well.

04-06-05, 06:12 PM
janile VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago, Illinois	I've had a pacemaster for several years and recommend it highly.

04-06-05, 09:07 PM
fit tish Join Date: Jul 2004	thanks so much everyone!

04-10-05, 01:04 PM
lexybeth1 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Beaver Dam, KY--small town usa.....	SmoothFitness! HI Tish) I just bought a SmoothFitness Model online, 7.1, I think its called after Christmas , and I cannot recommend it HIGHLY enough! It is WONDERFUL! It is highly recommended via Consumers guides, Treadmill Dr., etc...It has 6 programs, and is ssmooth, solid and very sound...Quiet runs, quiet walks, no jarring, no impact it seems on the knees feet etc..vs..running outside, I was having all kinds of problems running outside, via impact etc...I am extremely happy with mine, and I just love it, check out their site, smoothfitness.com...they are wonderful, customer service is excellent, I paid for mine up front, after saving for it, but I think they may have payment plans?? HTH! Misty...ps..it does Heart Rate, Calorie Expenditure, via ht, wt.etc....