Treadmill advice

[jen2708]

Hi everyone!!

I need some advice. I’d like to buy a treadmill so I can keep up my running sessions during the working week and dull winter months ( we’re in the middle of the countryside so lack of street lights makes outdoor runs tricky!) I’m looking at three options - one is £899 - a proform trainer, the other £1299 A Nordic track c990 and the other £1899 a Nordic track commercial 1750. Can anyone who knows a thing or two about tread mills let me know what is a good amount to spend and get a quality machine ? Why is one so much more than the others ? And is it worth it? From a featured perspective they all look much the same - so I’m a little lost and some guidance would be much, much appreciated! Thanks 🙏

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Sorry can't help with this but if you google each model you'd probably find a detailed description of their features. Have you actually used each one to see what they feel like? I'd say that was critical.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Sorry I can't help either.

But agree with Irishprincess and suggest trying them out if possible.

I've only tried em in the gym and to be honest didn't particularly like it....but totally understand the usefulness especially in the winter.

Hope you get it sorted

[jen2708]

Thanks for the advice folks! Appreciated!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Sorry I can’t help either, but I can recommend a head torch! 😁

[jen2708 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Baddie - with no light and no other people I’m afraid I just wouldn’t feel safe. Roll on summer !!!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to jen2708]

Good point. Happy treadmill shopping! And yes, come back sunshine and long days. Can’t wait...

[Helloyougorgeous]

Is there a local gym either close to work or home?

[Wimborne]

I have only used the treadmill at the gym so can’t help much. Sorry. But I am so looking forward to lighter nights ..... just a thought. As you won’t be using it much between March and October is it worth looking second hand? Gum tree? You could then try it before you buy to make sure it’s working and to make sure you like that model and might save a bit on the price too.