What do I get for spending more money on a treadmill?
When someone goes to look for any form of exercise
equipment – or any piece of technology, for that matter – they often find
there are both very expensive as well as very inexpensive versions of the
same type of machine. For some items, the differences may sound great, but
actually be negligible. For example, if you are looking for a bike to use to
go to the store once in a while, the difference between an inexpensive and
an expensive bike are fairly minimal, since you are not going very far, or
using the bike that often.
On the other hand, there can be big differences
between the two as well. With aerobic equipment such as an elliptical, the
cheaper models have almost no options and are made with noisy, poor quality
materials that can barely handle a single weekly user, while the expensive
ones are loaded with features and can handle several users for hours every
day. Here are the differences between the most expensive and least expensive
treadmills available.
Most Expensive: Stex 8025TX
Built-in 17 inch LCD-TV Treadmill
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Intuitive user interface control panel
with quick touch emergency button.
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Built in pivoting Samsung 17 inch LCD
TV.
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Intelligent Heart Rate System with
heart rate zone targeting capabilities.
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Preprogrammed scientific control panel
with 12 options.
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20 degree incline system with downhill
(-15 degree) capabilities.
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Hyundai 5.5 horsepower motor.
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Stainless steel frame with interactive
shock cushioning system.
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Wireless ear clip heart rate monitor.
Total price of the Stex 8025TX unit: $8,671
Least Expensive:
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Manuel treadmill with heavy duty
flywheel.
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Displays speed, distance, time and
calories on 2 AA batteries.
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Folds for storage.
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Maximum weight limit of 250 pounds.
Total price of the
As you can see when you compare these two different
treadmills, the price difference is considerable (the Stex is almost 70
times the price of the
Each of the features of the Stex adds a little bit
more to the price, and over time you will find yourself with an expensive
but extremely powerful treadmill aerobic machine with every single advanced
feature you can ever want, and possible some you may not. It is these
differences that you will need to consider when you look for a treadmill of
your own. The more expensive the treadmill, the more you may find features
you could easily use, but possibly not features you need. Consider
everything before you make your purchase, because the more you are willing
to spend, the more you may find yourself with the treadmill of your dreams.
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