Treadmill Reviews - Weslo Treadmills

A Great Buy For Treadmill Beginners

Weslo treadmills are made by Icon Fitness, the same company that makes such notable brands as Nordic Track, Proform and Image treadmills. But, Weslo is the cheapest of them all. In fact, Weslo offers the least expensive treadmills on the market. This makes them a great buy for beginners who want to try out a treadmill before diving in and paying lots of cash.

Pros - Save Big Money

Weslo are definitely the cheapest treadmills on the market. They have models of motorized treadmills for as low as $300 and manuals for under $100. This makes them far cheaper than even the closest models of other manufacturers. For just a couple hundred bucks, you can have a fitness machine to use in your home.

The downside of the price is that Weslos aren't known for their high quality parts. Their motors are low horsepower, the belts are weak and the electronics are somewhat limited compared to others. Still, they are very popular and outsell many higher quality brands. If you don't need the extra strength and features, you can save money with a Weslo.

Pros - Weslo's Manuals

The motorized Weslos have a reputation for being weak and somewhat cheaply made, but the manual Weslos are outstanding. Manual treadmills are those that operate without a motor. Most manual treadmills are very limited, but Weslos manuals have adjustable inclines and electronic monitors, two features missing on most manual models.

And, as I mentioned before, you can pick up one of these Weslo manuals for under $100, which is quite a deal.

Cons - Not So Sturdy

Weslos are cheap, and to some extent you get what you pay for. Although many customers are happy with their Weslo treadmills, they are not made of the best materials. This is the reason for the price. If you plan to do heavy running, or need the extra features to personalize and vary your workout, you might not want to get a Weslo.

Cons - The Warranty Is Not So Great

Along with their cheap parts, Weslos don't offer much of a warranty. This gives you a pretty good idea of how long you can expect to use it. Most Weslo models carry a 90-day warranty. As most treadmill users know, that's about the time cheap treadmills start to fall apart.

Cons - Not So Much Space

Be careful, or you might walk right off the treadmill! Weslo treadmills are smaller than average treadmills, and this lack of space can be a bit uncomfortable at times. This is another reason they are not suitable at all for running.

Weslo treadmills are cheap, and they are a great buy for first time treadmill owners. Your first treadmill should be cheap and small, so that you can get used to it and upgrade if you want to. For this, Weslos are great.

But, if you plan to do any kind of serious training or hard running, a Weslo probably isn't the way to go. Weslo treadmills aren't for everybody.

Treadmill Reviews - The Best Buys For Your Money

If you've been pricing treadmills, you know by now that there's a wide range between cheapest to most expensive. You can get a treadmill for as low as $500, or you can go into the thousands. So, why not go for the lowest price? Here are quick reviews of some best buy treadmills to help you decide.

Image Treadmills

These treadmills are made by Icon Fitness, the same company that brings us such popular machines as the Nordic Track and Proform. Image, however is not so popular, and that's why the price is so low. They retail new for as low as $400.

Why aren't Image treadmills popular? To be honest with you, they are not the highest quality on the market. In fact, they may be the lowest. But, if you're looking for a treadmill you can run on that won't break the bank, Image may be a good choice.

Maybe you're wanting to buy a better model, but you want to dip your feet in the edge of the pool before you dive in. An Image treadmill might be a good "trial" treadmill, so you can see how much you're really going to use it. If, after a couple months of serious training, you find that you'd rather sit on the couch and watch Seinfeld re-runs, you can ditch the Image at your local thrift store and it's only put you out a couple hundred. Not that you would give up so easily, of course!

Weslo Treadmills

You can pick up a Weslo for under $200, but these machines are not for everybody. If you plan to do serious running, a Weslo might not be for you. They are known for not being terribly durable, and they often poop after the 90-day warrantee expires.

However, if you plan to do brisk walking, a Weslo is a good money-saver. If you're a senior who just wants to keep in shape without having to leave the house, you can walk all you want on your Weslo, and it will last you.

One advantage of Weslo over Image is the special features. Weslo has lots of the same electronic, speed and incline features as the pricey ones. This might be a good pick if you want the extra options without the extra price.

Smooth Treadmills

In all the cheapo range, Smooth are the most popular - and most expensive. You can get one for just under $1,000 if you hunt around the Web. Smooth makes a variety of models, but their 5.15P model is the cheapest.

The Smooth 5.15P has all the features and extras of the more expensive models, but the quality is not as good. If you are just starting and buying your first treadmill, the Smooth 5.15P makes a good pick. It's considered by many a good first treadmill. These guys sell out fast, so sometimes there are delays.

These treadmills are definitely the cheapest models you will find. Hopefully, these quick treadmill reviews will help you make the right decision and get you into shape!