This article teaches you how to buy the best cheap treadmills that you can find which is not an easy job, although it is definitely possible. The first thing you should realize is that you need to plan on spending anywhere from $500 to $1500. This may seem like a lot of money but this is a piece of home exercise equipment that will pay for itself in the long run.
You will want one with a good strong motor. At least 1.5 horsepower but anything up to 2.5 is perfect. A warranty is also a great thing to have so don’t settle for one that is less than one year long. You will want to try it out before you bring it home as some treadmills have very thin walking paths which you will want to avoid. You will want room to move. Make sure it has sturdy handles, you never want a shaky treadmill and when you test it make it go as fast as you can run to see how it handles.
Also, choose a treadmill that has an incline, as well as many other features such as a calorie counter. Some treadmills can easily be folded up for storage. Remember, the cheaper the treadmill, the cheaper the quality if you are buying new but you can very easily find used treadmills at yard sales, or any thrift store. You can get a good one for very cheap if you go this route.
If you are looking to go really cheap, you may consider purchasing a non motorized treadmill. The way these ones work is by the power of your feet. They are a bit harder to get going but you will never have to worry about your motor dying. You will not run up your power bill by using a non motorized treadmill. Your own body pushes the belt so that you control how fast you will be moving. These treadmills generally start around $200 and you can get a top of the line non motorized treadmill for around $800. The choice is yours.