Treadmill for beginners

i have this exact one got it from CT and installed by them in my basement about 6 months ago
wife and i both run daily and we generally run about 5kms a day

i love the built in fan
all the different modes are never used, we just set a speed and go and stop when we hit our distance, don't track HR or anything like that

i wish the track was a little wider tho but not a deal breaker tbh

we got it for the same price as well - delivery and install was extra (and they don't take away the packaging which was annoying)

Go on your local facebook buy and sell group. You should find a decent one on there for your budget. You won't be happy jogging on a cheap treadmill.

Garest wrote: ↑ i have this exact one got it from CT and installed by them in my basement about 6 months ago
wife and i both run daily and we generally run about 5kms a day

i love the built in fan
all the different modes are never used, we just set a speed and go and stop when we hit our distance, don't track HR or anything like that

i wish the track was a little wider tho but not a deal breaker tbh

we got it for the same price as well - delivery and install was extra (and they don't take away the packaging which was annoying)

Is the installation complex and how much was the cost? Did you see much value to get this service?

Dark Phoenix wrote: ↑ Go on your local facebook buy and sell group. You should find a decent one on there for your budget. You won't be happy jogging on a cheap treadmill.

Thanks I thought about it. But the problem is I don't know much about treadmill. When I go to check a used one how do I make sure it's in good state and I'm not buying a junk ...

northstarbd wrote: ↑ Thanks I thought about it. But the problem is I don't know much about treadmill. When I go to check a used one how do I make sure it's in good state and I'm not buying a junk ...

If you see one you like online, do a google search on it. I suggest a 2.5CHP motor plus. And when you go to see it, take a test jog on it to see if it feels sturdy.

northstarbd wrote: ↑ I'm looking to purchase a treadmill for home use, mostly light jogging. I'm not a heavy runner. As always I'm confident about the new year's resolution to get more active, but experience says there is some chances that my rock solid determination may slip down the road! So don't want to spend a fortune. I'd like to get some feedback from fellow rfders on what to look for when purchasing a treadmill? My budget is around $700. Looks like CT has 70% off, is this a good deal? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/nord ... p.html#srp

with that budget I would get a Pacemaster off kijiji, these treadmills are very well built and go for $2000+ brand new, get them used for $300 - $700

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-exercise-equipm ... nFlag=true

I have a Quebec-made Bodyguard treadmill that I have been using now for 20 years. Not cheap but extremely well-built. Sometimes I see them for sale used for a fraction of the price.

http://www.bodyguardfitness.com/product ... locale:res

northstarbd wrote: ↑ Is the installation complex and how much was the cost? Did you see much value to get this service?

+1

I am curious about this service as well. Anyone else ever use it and do you know if it is specific to Canadian Tire?

impailer17 wrote: ↑ +1

I am curious about this service as well. Anyone else ever use it and do you know if it is specific to Canadian Tire?

We bought a Nordictrack from Best Buy (price matched against CT) back in September. We did not use an installation service, but assembly was not difficult. If you're comfortable with a screwdriver and a wrench, and can get a helping hand for lifting the base (quite heavy) it is not difficult.

tvisforme wrote: ↑ We bought a Nordictrack from Best Buy (price matched against CT) back in September. We did not use an installation service, but assembly was not difficult. If you're comfortable with a screwdriver and a wrench, and can get a helping hand for lifting the base (quite heavy) it is not difficult.

Thanks. I was looking at getting a used one form Kijjijji and had heard about a service that moves equipment, including disassembly if required. I am worried about getting it moved into my basement as the stairs are narrow and I have not attempted to move something this heavy.

impailer17 wrote: ↑ Thanks. I was looking at getting a used one form Kijjijji and had heard about a service that moves equipment, including disassembly if required. I am worried about getting it moved into my basement as the stairs are narrow and I have not attempted to move something this heavy.

I had difficulty moving it to my basement. I have a narrow stairs and 180 degree turn half-way down. The package is quite heavy and if you don't have enough clearance it can be very tricky to take it down the stairs. If I were to do it again I'd probably hire professional movers. Getting disassembled will help if you have low clearance for sure.

northstarbd wrote: ↑ I had difficulty moving it to my basement. I have a narrow stairs and 180 degree turn half-way down. The package is quite heavy and if you don't have enough clearance it can be very tricky to take it down the stairs. If I were to do it again I'd probably hire professional movers. Getting disassembled will help if you have low clearance for sure.

Might want to look into an exercise bike? Takes up less space, and it's easier on the knees.

impailer17 wrote: ↑ Thanks. I was looking at getting a used one form Kijjijji and had heard about a service that moves equipment, including disassembly if required. I am worried about getting it moved into my basement as the stairs are narrow and I have not attempted to move something this heavy.

Having moved an older treadmill prior to the current one, they can usually go down narrow staircases if you remove the upright supports and turn the base sideways. The bulk of the weight is in the base, of course, so it is definitely a two-person job.

I bought a commercial grade treadmill, from Costco, long time ago. I found that most big exercise equipments are always 50% off msrp which is roughly what you could get from Costco.

The Costco guys loaded into our SUV and we took it out, piece by piece to the basement. We put the big base on top of the blanket and dragged it slowly to the basement. And it won't come back up.

impailer17 wrote: ↑ Thanks. I was looking at getting a used one form Kijjijji and had heard about a service that moves equipment, including disassembly if required. I am worried about getting it moved into my basement as the stairs are narrow and I have not attempted to move something this heavy.

dec12 wrote: ↑ I bought a commercial grade treadmill, from Costco, long time ago. I found that most big exercise equipments are always 50% off msrp which is roughly what you could get from Costco.

The Costco guys loaded into our SUV and we took it out, piece by piece to the basement. We put the big base on top of the blanket and dragged it slowly to the basement. And it won't come back up.

Hi

Do you happen to know whether Costco provides installation service?

Thanks

What sort of maintenance is required for a treadmill?

Someone told me that you need to apply a special type of wax to the board every few months.

lmcjipo wrote: ↑ What sort of maintenance is required for a treadmill?

Someone told me that you need to apply a special type of wax to the board every few months.

It might depend on the brand, my Pacemaster only requires belt adjustment as it ages and that's it.

Just go on kijiji and purchase a commercial level used treadmill. Most people buy these things, use it for a few months and then it collects dust and they want to sell it to free up the space. You can pick up a good quality commercial treadmill for less than $700 bucks such as a precor or life fitness, or cybex. These things last a lifetime and the quality beats any of that junk from CT. I paid $400 for a precor treadmill several years back and it's a beast! I use it all the time.

wolf30 wrote: ↑ Just go on kijiji and purchase a commercial level used treadmill. Most people buy these things, use it for a few months and then it collects dust and they want to sell it to free up the space. You can pick up a good quality commercial treadmill for less than $700 bucks such as a precor or life fitness, or cybex. These things last a lifetime and the quality beats any of that junk from CT. I paid $400 for a precor treadmill several years back and it's a beast! I use it all the time.

You are in pre-covid times. New treadmills sell faster then they can keep stock. Used treadmills (like old precors) are expensive - ($3500 on avg on kijiji) and also sell fast. Only overpriced low end used junk tends to linger.
If you find a deal used - keep in mind how to transport it. If the owner has it in their basement you have to lug it up and bring it home - 200lb to 350lbs of awkward weight.

I just noticed costco has a low end treadmill in stock - https://www.costco.ca/xterra-trx2500-2. ... 30938.html
With this class (small surface, weaker motor) its good for walking - not serious running.