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help with buying a treadmill please (link included)?

im not sure what specifications are good for a treadmill.
im 16, not a serious runner. just looking for some regular exercise
could you please check out this treadmill and tell me if you think it is good or not

http://www.fitnessimports.co.nz/ProductView.aspx?product=588

im in New Zealand btw so if you wanted to make better suggestions, we dont have a wide range of brands available

To be absolutely honest with you, I think you should consider not buying one of these, they are expensive but also pointless unless the conditions outside are completely awful to run in.
This costs a thousand dollars!!! Think of all the money you can save by just running outside!
Believe me you could join a jogging club, meet people, all the possibilities are endless. You can do what you want, obviously its your choice, but I would strongly advise not buying one. If you need to run on a treadmill, get a gym membership, they have lots of other great machines as well which you wont experience if you are just tied to this machine.

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Have a Proform 520X treadmill – walking belt jerks while walking and running?

It was given to me a few months ago asn has had this problem since we got it. When you walk or run on it, the walking belt jerks occasionally. What could this be? It doesn’t do it when no one is on it, and speed doesn’t seem to matter. I really need to get this repaired as I can’t afford a new one and really can’t afford a gym membership right now. My neighborhood also isn’t the best for walking at the times I have available for exercise. I have walked on it a few times like it is, but it hurt my knees and I am afraid I will end up falling on it or something if I don’t get it fixed. Does anyone know what it could be and about how much the repair might be?

A gym membership would probably be cheaper. Repairs are really costly. Check to see what the manufacturer warranty is with proform or the company you got it from. If it’s covered, get it fixed. I work at Sears repair and we do Proforms, but I dont know if thats your cheapest option. Usually I see Proforms with a 90 day full warranty. Good luck.

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Nordic Trak C1800 Treadmill?

Does anyone have any experience with the Nordic Trak C1800 treadmill? Am looking at a used one and wondered if its one that will last and be worth the money?

Yeah i had one,
i’d say that its good for your money if you think your going to use it i only used mine a few times =( loll

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Treadmill Buying – Simple Money-Saving Tips

The great attraction of a home treadmill is being able to exercise whenever you want, regardless of the weather. With a home treadmill you can still manage to have an extremely effective workout regardless of the weather outside. Treadmills are designed to enhance the most popular form of exercise – walking, jogging and running.

For a standard treadmill motor look for HP of around 2.5HP, this will ensure an easy and smooth action. With treadmills you need to watch out for the impact involved when your feet hit the belt; your body absorbs up to two and a half times your body weight. A few treadmill models, which have rollers, are powered by the user rather than a motor.

One of the key things to remember is that the larger motors tend to run cooler and usually require less repair and maintenance. A heart rate monitor is a very good, useful feature to look for on a machine. Most treadmills come with an electronic console that displays workout feedback such as speed, distance traveled, time you’ve been working out, and calories burned.

One feature that is absolutely necessary in a home treadmill is an emergency stop button or a safety key that automatically shuts off the power if you should stumble, trip or fall. A heart rate monitor enables a treadmill to automatically adjust the speed and/or the incline to keep your heart rate within the most optimum zone. Safety features on a treadmill are especially important if you plan to work out alone or if you have small children who might accidentally start up the treadmill.

The newest models of treadmills come with many extra features that you may not need. Notice that some treadmill heart rate monitors clip onto an ear or, for more accurate readings, strap onto the chest.

If you’re looking for a heavy-duty treadmill that can withstand running as well as walking, be prepared to spend more money. Check out the level of noise that a treadmill makes during operation; something that many buyers overlook. You may want to spend less money if you’re not really sure you’ll continue using it.

Less expensive treadmill models may be fine for walkers but may not hold up as well for regular or seasoned runners. When buying a treadmill, the best savings will be for an online purchase, generally saving up to 45% over brick and mortar stores. When you’re reading treadmill ratings or treadmill reviews, they’ll usually cover safety statistics, the heart rate monitor, the various merits of the interactive model and computer fitness programs and levels.

You might want to bring your water bottle and towel to the treadmill store and try out their treadmills. After-sales service is another important issue to think about; find out if they’ll promptly repair or replace your treadmill if there is a problem. If you can afford to buy a treadmill with a heart rate monitor, it’ll be a good investment in your health.

Did I mention to make sure to check out the warranty fine print, this is very important. Buying fitness equipment over the Internet has grown at a fast pace over the past few years.

It’s best to buy a treadmill that has at least a one-year warranty. Once you’ve decided on the treadmill that you think is right for you, make sure to compare prices online with several different manufacturers.

The lack of wind resistance makes running on a treadmill slightly easier than it would otherwise be on an equal elevation grade outdoors. Running or walking on a treadmill is an effective way to workout compared to other more complex cardiovascular exercises.

To get even more workouts, think about making your treadmill into a walking, working office by adding a mini-platform to the side rails. As you increase your fitness levels, a quality treadmill will continue to assist your exercise needs as you progress to light jogging or to running.

Read the various treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews that you find online so you have an idea which models are best for you. Buying a treadmill over the Internet doesn’t have to be intimidating when you’ve done your homework. Spend some time shopping around, work out exactly what you need, and then shop online and offline for the best price.

About the Author

For more information on saving money on treadmills and best buy shopping for treadmills online and offline go to http://www.Best-Treadmill-Tips.com Helen Hecker R.N.’s website specializing in treadmill tips, advice and resources, including information on treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews

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How should I train for a 5k race?

I have been running on a treadmill indoors for 2 months, running 10 minutes about 3x weekly. I decided to try a 5k, so I bought some new running shoes yesterday, and yesterday I ran a mile in 11mins 30secs (I am slow), and then alternated between walking for a minute and running for a minute for a total of 20 minutes on the treadmill and 1.6 miles. I don’t really want to run outside until it is warm out (I live in Michigan). It is conceivable to train for a 5k using only a treadmill? Or do I have to run outdoors? The race is at the end of May. What should my treadmill training schedule be? Also, I am getting married at the beginning of June, so I am currently on a healthy, balanced, doctor-recommended 1200 calorie per day diet. I have already lost 14 pounds in the past 2 months, and I have 10 more to go. Is it okay to be training for a 5k while on a diet? (For those of you who will inevitably ask about why I don’t already know since I am a doctor, I am a veterinarian.)

A 2% incline on your treadmill is somewhat equivalent to out door running. 3 times a week is good and 20 minutes is good for now. However, get to 20 with out walking, try adding another minute of running each time, working your way up to running the full 20 minutes. 5ks are ran for speed, not endurance so once you can run 20 without stopping, start adding 30 second sprints. Warm up with a 2 minute walk, then 5 minutes at a your typical speed, then boost it up a few mph, and run hard and fast for 30 seconds, recover at your typicall speed, do not go any slower. When you feel recovered do another 30 second sprint. Listen to your body!!! When you feel like you can sprint longer add 10 seconds to your sprint. You’ll start to find that your sprints can last longer and your recovery time is less. After 4 weeks of this type of interval training try a full 20 minute run at a 9 minute per mile pace. Do not add sprints here. Once you achieve this and can run consistently for 20 minutes, 3 times a week at a 9 minute mile, for 2 weeks, then start adding sprints again. Your Sprints will be faster and harder than they were before. This will be your routine for another 2 weeks, then up your pace and give a try at 20 minutes with a
8 minute mile, for 1 week, then add intervals again upping your sprint speed, for 1 week, then try 20 minutes at a 7 minute mile. At this speed you can finish a 5k(3 miles) in 21 minutes, which is about what you’re running, now. However, because you’ve trained with intervals, you can add sprints through out your race, as your body allows, and decrease your time. You’re running a 11.5 minute mile, now, you want to be running at least a 7 minute mile. Once you’ve ran your first race, don’t stop running!!! Each race will get easier and easier and then you’ll be running 10 k’s!! Interval training is the very best and fastest way to loose fat. However, you might want to add some strengthening to your routine to get your legs stronger and give you tone under all that fat you’ve lost and will be loosing!!
There are also breathing exercises, 3 breaths in and 3 breaths out for a comfort pace and 2 in and 2 out when yours sprinting. Stretch before and after each run, warm up and cool down (active recovery)! Walking for warm up and cool down are not included in your 20 minute routine, only running minutes are part of your routine. You will have just enough time to kick butt at your race if you start now!!!!

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