Do you have a treadmill at home? Or know of a really good one for a reasonable price? If so.. what kind and would you recommend it? I don't have a lot of money left (self pay) but I even though we are getting a gym membership, I just keep thinking how great it would be to be able to jump on there on a whim and walk whenever the mood hits me.

If you know of any good sturdy, powered, programmable treadmill, please point me in the right direction.

Sears just delivered our brand new NordicTrack C2200 treadmill and is she ever pretty! She folds up for space saving too!

It might take some time to break her in. I walked on it for about .003 miles and about passed out. LOL!

w00t! Let the fun begin!

You'll be surprised at how quickly you'll get stronger. Hell, six months ago I could barely do 10 minutes on the thing and I was wet from top to toes. Today I am chasing my twin nephews around the house and barely breaking a sweat. It will all come together, I promise.

hell take my car! Take my Dog! but leave my tread mill PRO FORM sams club $389.00

and they all come with a majic button its called the incline.......you can walk when every you want don't have worry about falling in the winter, or being mugged. listen to some tunes and just walk best exercise out there! besides swimming!

Thanks Karen! I do so look forward to the day when I can run!

And as for you, "Joe" .. umm, what kind of dog do you have?

Susan & Paul,

Hows the treadmill?

What do you like/dislike about this particular model?

Im now shopping for one, so... :help:

I always thought having a sit down stationery bike with magnetic resistance would be nice. Depending on how you set it up you could ride and surf the net or chat all at once. I guess walking is much better for you than riding a bike.:biggrin1:

Hey Paula - We love it. No complaints at all. It's very sturdy, very quiet, easy to operate, and even has shelves for your beer and Snacks *winks*

The walking platform folds up, which is great for getting it out of the way. The LCD panels are large and easy to read. It has a fan with varying speeds. And you can get workouts from the website by attaching the treadmill to the computer (yep, it has jacks) which will control the workout. If that made sense. Pretty nifty if ya ask me!

Susan,

That sounds like a good buy! We have an older treadmill, but have been looking for a new one and there are so many to choose from (I think that is what you were saying). When we get ready to purchase, I'm going to try and remember how you like yours!

Happy walking!

Kelli

hell take my car! Take my Dog! but leave my tread mill PRO FORM

I also have a PRO FORM, got it at Sears. It has the incline and a fan, two little cubbies to hold my music. Lots of bells and whistles, it also has a way to hook up to the internet and do programs but I haven't messed with that. It folds up nicely so the kids can't use it as a toy. We paid around $700.00. I like it.

Now, I just wish I would use it......

So here's the million dollar question.... (not even sure if this goes under this thread or not)

buy a $500, $600, $700... thousand dollar walking machine that takes up as much room as a love seat, that Im gonna fight with the kids to use, AND not sure how long will I use this expensive thing before I get burned out with it. Its all about convience - and I like that idea.

I can do it rain or shine. Ugly or pretty. Night or day. Kids are home. Im home. Everybody's happy (well, maybe).

Flip side of the coin...

buy a membership to the local fitness club. One time fee (lots cheaper then the hundreds spent on ONE machine) and have tons of aerobic classes to chose from, and other machines to try - PLUS a personal trainer is in house during open hours (not that this impresses me -I just thought it may impress someone else).

And the biggie - they provide child care while the parents "do their thang". Which is OK - but another place where the kids are going to have to be under someone else's care. At home, they are in their enviroment.

I dont know y'all. Please help.

Unfortunately, I do not have to make that decision. We have one gym, and I use that term loosely, in my tiny little town. They do not offer child care or personal trainers. The aerobics, when they have them, is at 6:00 am to 7:00 am, which doesn't work for me even if I wanted to go to them. BUT, if I GOT to choose with what Paula mentioned, I would definately choose the gym. I would absolutely love it! I spend enough time in my house, I love to get out and that would be a great excuse to go. Plus, to have a personal trainer! That would be awesome, for someone to show me what to do to gain the best results, just what I need. But, I don't get to make that choice, bummer. Our "gym" is sad, I joined once and quickly grew tired of it.