I'm looking at buying a moderately priced ($200-300) used treadmill.

I've been checking ebay and craigslist but it occured to me that I really don't know what I'm looking at.

Any brands and/or features to look for or avoid? Thanks

I like the Proform ones. I have an older version of the proform 425. Make sure you get one with a wide tread area. The narrow ones seemed Jerky to me and that made it harder to walk on them. All of the electronic stuff isnt necessary. Put on your MP3 player and off ya go.

Here is the site to check out some proforms

ProForm Home Gym Treadmills, Elliptical Machines and Fitness Equipment - ProForm Fitness

Treadmill - Elliptical Reviews, Service, & Parts : Treadmill Doctor

Treadmill Review : Treadmill Reviews

These are 2 of the websites that I looked @. I found them pretty helpful. I wish I would have listened more to the reviews. I bought a NordiacTrack treadmill from Sears and it broke week 1. I was lucky they had a 30 money back guarantee. I wouldn't recommend them b/c Sears and NordiacTrack customer service was horrible.

Make sure that you look up the specifications for any model you are interested in. Many of the home type treadmills have weight limits such as 250lbs max. If you are over that limit, sometimes the tread/motor will not work correctly.

The professional heavier (literally and figuratively) treadmills may not have this problem, but they cost A LOT more:faint:. Pro-Form has been good for me-but I am a little heavier than the limit and I can tell when I have been on it that it is straining. That is why I am working out at the gym currently on the big machines;).

Miladyelfn

ProForm seems to be the way to go.

The search continues ...

I have a ProForm XP, and I love it. The main things to look for though are the weight limits, make sure it's rated to hold at least what you weigh RIGHT NOW, and the only other thing I'd say is to go to the store, and try them out. If it walks smoothly, you're more likely to use it.

I recommend u check treamills reviews I think you will surprise that the more expensive treadmills reviews or not good .

I broke my foot using the treadmill, so I looked for one that had a good, thick tread on it. I had to spend a little more though. But if you can find a used one, it would be more reasonable. I second what someone said about the tread being nice and wide also.

Candle:

Have you considered an eliptical instead of a treadmill? I don't know what it's like where you live or work, but I walk around work and around at home. I like the eliptical for working out on. It's very challenging. I was fortunate because my Sister had one that she was using as a clothes rack, so I borrowed hers. I think that some people sell them on Craigslist used too.

I hope you find something that you enjoy working out on.

Take care.

Sue