Fuel Fitness FT94 Treadmills
This is a nice bet for someone looking for something in the under $1000 range that is still high quality. Fuel is a company that makes both treadmills and elliptical machines. They've only got two brands of treadmill - this one, the FT94, and the FT96 (the same basic thing, but with more features and a little more expensive). The FT94 is a solid bet in this price range - it's got more features than you can usually get for this amount of money, will only run you about $800, and has everything you need for a decent workout.
The advantages:
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It's sturdy. Especially when you start getting down into the sub-$1000 prices, many of them are built with cheaper materials and they can shake around if you put much pressure (or weight) on them. This has a pretty solid frame which will help you avoid that issue.
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It's a folding treadmill, so you can tuck it away when you're not using it and it won't take up as much space.
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It's got some nice extra features that are unusual in this price range - hand grips that will monitor your heart rate, as well as speakers built into it so that you can plug in an mp3 player and listen to music.
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Large space in the running area
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Adjustable incline, so you can simulate running uphill
The disadvantages:
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It doesn't have everything you can get with a more expensive brand
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Upper weight limit of 270 pounds - that's good for most people, but you might have to buy a more expensive one if you're bigger
Company Website:
http://www.fuelfitnessusa.com/product.php?p=treadmills
Owner's Manual:
http://www.fuelfitnessusa.com/pdf/FT94_Owners_Manual.pdf
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