Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of treadmills that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Operation - powered or manual
- Convenience - foldable, wheels, self locking storage latch, self unfolding
- Safety - weight limit, child lock, hand rails, automatic stop
- Frame - steel, plastic, or aircraft-quality aluminium over wood
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new treadmill is the most suitable for you.
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- What do I want to achieve with a treadmill?
- How much room do I have in the home?
- How many times a week will I use the treadmill?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular treadmill meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Advantages of manual and electric treadmills
- Motor and deck size
- Workout programmes
- Safety features
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the treadmill and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing treadmills to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which treadmill is the best value for money?
- Which is easiest to adjust?
- Which treadmill suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy a treadmill and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees, insurance
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