Treadmills

Cybex Treadmills	Life Fitness Treadmills	Matrix Treadmills	NordicTrack Treadmills
Precor Treadmills	Star Trac Treadmills	True Treadmills	Woodway Treadmills

Gym treadmills are used inside health clubs and professional fitness centers more than any other cardio machine. It has been proven that the best indoor cardio workout equipment, that is natural for every human being to use, is the TREADMILL.
A treadmill is a simple machine by design as it just moves the ground below the user so anyone can walk, jog or run in a single space. The treadmill simply goes faster, slower, up or down to give different slope inclines. That’s all they do.

All treadmills are designed the same way. They have an electric motor that moves the running belt. Another electric motor that raises and lowers the elevation of the front of the treadmill to simulate going up a hill or walking on flat ground. And they all have a control console on top which allows the exerciser to control and operate the functions, or programs of the treadmill.

So what makes one treadmill model and brand more expensive or better than another? Why do treadmill review websites and blogs rate one model higher than another if they all are designed and function the same?
UsedGymEquipment.com has very clear and logical reasons why one treadmill is better than another.

The electric drive motor is the first thing to look into when rating a treadmill. All electric treadmill motors spin fast in order to move the running belt, below the runner, to simulate that the ground is moving. But the difference in motor strengths is what makes the difference.

The treadmill motor that goes into the home treadmills sold in the SEARS Sporting Goods section is a very inexpensive and low TORQUE motor. So the motor does spin the running belt but if you press your foot down hard on the running belt while it is moving, the belt will stop moving and you will hear a stressful noise coming from the motor. This becomes a big problem when a treadmill gets used many hours a month or year. This cheap treadmill motor does move the running belt but if the treadmill gets used regularly the cheap motor will wear out and need to be replaced.

On the other hand the treadmill motor on treadmills you see inside a professional Gym does the same function as the SEARS home treadmill but it is very high torque and when you press your foot down hard on the running belt and try to stop it, it might break your knee.

When a treadmill manufacture builds his treadmill he might pay $75 for the electric drive motor to go inside the SEARS home model treadmill. And he will pay $1200 for the electric motor that goes inside a professional commercial model treadmill.
When UsedGymEquipment.com was a new company we could not figure out how the SEARS home model treadmills could even be sold to the public at any price. Because if they were used like they are supposed to they just fall apart.
The Sporting Goods Association of America came out with startling statistics. 90% of home treadmills purchased at SEARS to be used inside the home went UN-USED! That means that only 10% of the buyers of home model treadmills actually use them at least 3 times a week. And SEARS, Walmart, Big 5, and Costco knew this statistic. So 1 out of 10 treadmills get used and break and they eventually fix the broken treadmills under warranty. And the other 90% of the buyers treadmills do not break because they do not get used much. These Companies do honor their repair warranties but when you are sticking to a regular workout program and your treadmill breaks. It takes 3 long frustrating weeks before your treadmill is working again. This can really screw up your regular workout routine.

For this reason all professional commercial Health Club and Gyms have to purchase commercial grade professional treadmills. They have no other options because their treadmills will get used 6 to 10 hours every day no matter who uses them. They will get used.

Speaking of the best professional commercial quality treadmills, the Life Fitness treadmill is one of the best brands. The Life Fitness Company invented 2 major innovations for the treadmill. First was the flex deck or cushioned running deck surface. This design has helped many exercisers have a more soft and gentle running and walking workout. Especialy compared to jogging on the street outdoors. They simply put rubber cushions underneath the running deck to add shock absorption at every step.
Then the best innovation that added years to the longevity to the treadmill and reduced maintenance was the self waxing belt lubrication system. This innovation was the best thing that came to the professional fitness center. This automatically adds liquid wax lubrication to the underside of the running belt when it is needed. This reduces the friction between the treadmill running belt and running deck. And has saved many thousands of dollars in maintenance and repairs for the hard working gym owner.

Precor treadmills has all the best features and programs and can stand up to 15 hours a day of fitness center use. These treadmills can cost $6000 brand new and $2500 for a remanufactured model in like new condition. But when you factor in how many hours these treadmills perform and how many customers they satisfy it is money well invested.

Since 1989 when UsedGymEquipment.com started in business our comments have always been the same to consumers. If you plan on using your treadmill for at least 3 hours a week, then you are better off buying a refurbished commercial treadmill for $2000 than you are buying a new treadmill for $1000.

The WOODWAY treadmill is in a class all by itself. The price tag can be $12,000 or more but it’s worth the investment if your business is an athletic training facility. The WOODWAY treadmill has a running surface that is not a belt at all. The whole platform moves and can reach speeds of 15 miles per hour which is very FAST!.

The Star Trac Company started as the UNISEN Company in California and they built the electronic console for the LIFECYCLE exercise bike back in the 1980’s. Then they moved into making only top of the line professional treadmills that ran on 240 volt power and can handle 500 pound people. Now the Star Trac treadmill is one of the best selling models and is seen inside the 24-hour fitness and Gold’s Gym fitness centers. You will spend $6,000 on a new one and as little as $1,800 for a remanufactured treadmill from UsedGymEquipment.com.

The Cybex treadmill has come back up to the top of the list. 10 years ago they had some management problems but have recovered and improved to be the leader again all over the World. The Cybex International Company makes an awesome treadmill that is built like a tank and can handle the heaviest club members and run all day long

The sleek Cybex treadmill design and heavy duty features makes it a World leader. You can buy one rebuilt like new for $2600 at UsedGymEquipment.com.

The MATRIX treadmill in the last 5 years has proven to be worthy to be put in the top 10 treadmills in the World. The review on this treadmill has proven it is built to last under 15 hours a day use. You can buy these for $2500 remanufactured at

UsedGymEquipment.com. It does not have a self waxing running surface so you need to stay on top of the waxing / lubricating maintenance.
Treadmill Wax is a VERY important component to your treadmills maintenance so see us for the best buy on treadmill wax.