Looking for a Treadmill, suggestions?

JJayoo

My mam has decided that walking in the rain isn't good enough for her and wants to get a treadmill. I have been looking in Argos, and there are a few good deals. Just wondering if anyone can suggest another site to source out treadmills. Its going to be my xmass present for the folks so hopefully can find something that won't leave me completely broke

Am currently looking at this
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3357705/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/3%7C15701400%7CHome+gym+equipment%7C14419293/c_3/4%7Ccat_14419293%7CTreadmills%7C14419318.htm

squod

Donedeal is full of them.

JJayoo

I am tempted to go with Argos so I can get the property warranty in case it fooks up, plus new and shiny is always best.

But thanks for the heads up, will check done deal now.

Kevin Duffy

The fact that donedeal and other sales sites are full of them is proof of what a miserable way it is to spend any time. People sell them 'cos they give up on them after a few weeks. You'd get better value for money and just as much stimulation walking up and down the stairs.

MrPain

Kevin Duffy wrote: »

The fact that donedeal and other sales sites are full of them is proof of what a miserable way it is to spend any time. People sell them 'cos they give up on them after a few weeks. You'd get better value for money and just as much stimulation walking up and down the stairs.

This is true.
If your still going to get one OP I would recommend getting on thats good and sturdy, you don't want to feel like your going to go through it or that it fall over when you start to run. This can be hard to judge from Argus but the weight will give a rough idea.
Also I would consider size an important factor too, you don't want it too big so it will take up half your room or too small so that you don't fall off.
Hope this helps.

JJayoo

Ok I will get my mam some stairs instead.

Kevin Duffy

JJayoo wrote: »

Ok I will get my mam some stairs instead.

Donedeal has them too

Sorry to be so cycnical about the treadmill, but I do think they are a terrible waste of money.

JJayoo

My mum likes to go for walks. The weather is miserable for large portions of the year, so let her fire ahead.

jmvane15

I'm thinking you should check out what NordicTrack has to offer. I have the X5i Incline Trainer and I love it. It's incline so it helps get you really fit.

gearoidol

I actually bought the roger black gold in may . I have ran 5 to 10km Every day 6 days a week on it since may and it has been absolutely trouble free.i sold it the weekend and bought the Nordic track t18. Only reason being the Rodger black only goes to 14kmph and that is no longer quick enough for me.the only other niggle with them is the vertical stalk up the handle bars is very loose and is noisy while running

JJayoo

Thanks for the info Gearoidol

Seisen

I bought the Roger Black treadmill in Argos last January with the best of intentions....I run a couple of half-marathons every year and play a lot of sport (tennis, racquetball, badminton) but thought I would keep up my fitness levels when the weather is bad (I'm no glutton for punishment). I have used the treadmill 4 times since last January.....I agree that the idea of them is always better than the reality. I should have listened to MY mother who advised against it - she bought a very expensive one and my late father called it the Handbag Holder because that's what it became.

On another separate note, anyone any advice for progressing the healing after breaking my ankle? I was in a cast for six weeks and am screaming for want of exercise. Still using crutches and doing some flexibility exercises but physiotherapist warns me not to rush things...

JJayoo

Get some Serrapeptase, Its an amazing enzyme first found in silk worms. Targets dead tissue and breaks it down. Very good anti-inflammatory properties. Helps with scar tissue and healing after surgery, has no known side affects.

Seisen

Thanks for that JJayoo, will try it