Could we use a treadmill with a lower weight limit?
Question
I am considering purchasing a treadmill and I am with limited funds. I weigh around 300 lbs and my husband is about 350 lbs. Nevertheless, nearly every treadmill that’s not extremely costly has weight limits from 250 to 300 lbs. We will not run, just walk and most likely at a speed of 2 mph to 3.5 mph.
Will a lighter capacity treadmill manage to aid us if we walk?
Answer
Probably it will work just fine but if you use it daily (which is what you need to do) it will wear out sooner.
The motor will be the first one that will collapse. If you are going for a new machine take one with extended warranty.
Also you can consider buying a second hand treadmill. On craiglist.com there are plenty of ads with treadmills that are almost new. I’m pretty sure you can find one that will fit both the budget and weight.
I would like to purchase a treadmill for walking. I am 5’11″ about 180, 66 years old in good shape and healthy. I would use the treamill 3 to 4 times a week once a day for about an hour to walk 3 miles.I am a post by-pass patient (5 years ago). I have had a couple of treadmills that I inherited but were not reliable.I would like a folding or non-folding model (non-folding should be easy to move). I do not need allot of options just a reliable model in the $600 to $800 range. Also I would like a good PM program from a reliable vendor in the Birmingham, AL metro area. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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