Hello!

I am looking to buy a treadmill to have here at the house, but most of the ones I see are rated for no more than 250lbs. Unfortunately I weigh closer to 300lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions for a reasonably priced, yet well-built treadmill?

I am looking to spend about $500.

Thanks in advance for any comments...

Karen

I believe you need to increase your limit a little bit. The problem is, that you can barely find anything that is approved for this kind of weight in the $1000 category.

I have a Sole, available at d**k's Sporting Goods and now I saw also at Sears. I love my Sole and we actually just got a second one. I wanted something different with more electronic frills but man was I sorry immediately. The Livestrong treadmill (which was actually more expensive) was such a disappointment - clearly they spent more on frills and less on sturdy built and smooth operation. Switching between speeds almost came to a halt for a second, speeding up was nice and fast but slowing down almost made me stumble every time. In addition - and I didn't know that was important - the Livestrong does not have the bottom of the belt covered. Well, you may think you don't need it but if you are using it in a carpeted area even on a rubber underground, it will pick up static...and ours picked up so much, that when I touched a metal part while running, it would reset within a fraction of a second and reset all my running and what not. Livestrong -- totally NOT recommended.

Now, here is what I can say about the Sole:

• 325-pound capacity
• 245-pound machine weight -- I believe the much higher weight of the treadmill itself is responsible for "see below"
• Very solid built, made me feel very secure at 270 pounds. Just because they are approved for your weight doesn't mean it feels good to walk on it.
• No squeaking, let me repeat that. No. squeaking. I never liked treadmills that were too flimsy because with every step I took on them I heard them call me FAT. COW. FAT. COW. It was so depressing. The Sole is totally "sound free" and tells me "Come on, walk a little on me!!!"
• Oh, and that is even true when I was running at 4mph with 260 pounds. And I can tell you, a 260 pound woman running is quite the stress test for a treadmill. Walking is one thing, running...oh my!
• Comes with a heart rate strap and integrated heart rate monitor (but I have my own and don't use it)

Treadmills are always on "super sale", pretty much always half off, I don't know why. Dumb marketing...

http://www.dicksspor...oductId=4307837

http://www.sears.com...=2&blockType=L2

You may want to check Craigslist for your area, or eBay maybe you can get a deal.

Also have a Sole. Bought it at d**k's Sporting Goods. I agree with Susanne. It has been great for me.

Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a treadmill as well. I see Overstock.com is having a sale or something but they have an Ironman 300 pound capacity for $600. There are a ton on there some are even less!!