I am researching treadmills and elliptical for home use. I would really prefer a treadmill, but my husband loves the elliptical. My biggest concern is a home machine that is strong enough to support our weight (260/270) and the constant use. What have you purchased and what are the good/bad qualities? I don't care about bells and whistles....I want quality.

I have a treadmill and elliptical.

Octane makes a very expensive and wonderful elliptical for around $3,000. I'm cheap so I bought an older used one for $900. I like it but the Octane I wanted seemed to fit so much better. I still use my elliptical in the winter. I did stop off at d**k's Sporting goods and there seem to be some very fine machines there for around $900.

I also have a gym quality treadmill. It's a star-trac. I've had it for about 14 years and it really is a fine treadmill. I bought it new for $3000 and it was worth every penney. I've put many miles on that treadmill.

There are so many places to look up reviews on these machines. Dicks, Sporting Authority, Amazon and several other independent sites offer great advice. Good Luck and I still think a treadmill offers more than an elliptical.

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I bought a cheapie Walmart Welso Cadence G40 and handles my former 316 pounds easily. It also folds up.

http://reviews.walmart.com/1336/6561182/weslo-cadence-g40-treadmill-reviews/reviews.htm