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A brief overview of popular manufacturers
If you're in the market for a treadmill, it's wise to do a little research before you begin. Make a mental list of the features that are important to you and the amount you're willing to spend. Knowing a little about the most popular treadmill brands will make your search go a little more smoothly.
Popular treadmill manufacturers
Landice. Based in Randolph, New Jersey, Landice makes some of the world's finest treadmills. This company specializes in both commercial and residential machines, and has a wide variety of colors and controls to choose from. Their residential treadmills are manufactured to the same standards as the commercial ones, and they offer a lifetime warranty on all machines.
Life Fitness. Life Fitness manufactures all types of home and health club workout equipment. From weight benches to cross trainers to treadmills, their machines are available in all price ranges. Their commercial products are sold only to health clubs and are built to withstand heavy use. Their home treadmills feature various warranties and can be shipped all over the world.
Precor. Precor produces home treadmills with a 10-year warranty. Various models are available, with different electronic controls to choose from. Monitor your heart rate, calories burned, and more.
Proform. Proform is a major manufacturer of home exercise equipment. They specialize in cardio machines like treadmills and cross trainers, but also offer strength training equipment like home weight benches. Proform treadmills are available with various features, and they offer a "closeout" section on their website with some of the lowest treadmill prices on the web.
Trotter. This company sells new and refurbished treadmills at discount prices. Their products can be found in various exercise retail stores as well as on the internet. Trotter treadmills feature your choice of electronic monitoring systems and offer lower pricing than many of their competitors.
Horizon. Priced for the average home shopper, Horizon is available almost anywhere. Their T64 treadmill is one of the most popular home models sold, and features wireless heart rate monitoring and hydraulic folding for easy storage.
Sole. Used exclusively by Hilton Hotels, Sole Treadmills are designed for ease of use and home convenience. These machines are available with or without a fold-up storage feature, and have high-torque motors and quality cushioning. They're generally affordable and good investments for the serious home exerciser.
Bowflex. This famous exercise machine manufacturer has a series of treadmills that are designed for home use, although built to commercial specifications. Various programmable controls and easy folding, as well as an extra-large walking area, makes their Series 7 one of the most efficient home treadmills available.
Whatever type of treadmill you choose, keep in mind what features are important to you. Read online reviews of each company and machine, and ensure that what you're buying is exactly what you need.
You may need to spend a little money if you really want a quality machine that will last. But that doesn't mean you have to break the bank. With a little research, it's possible to find the perfect treadmill at a reasonable price.
More information on treadmill brands:
Treadmills Merchant
AllTreadmills.com