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Smooth® 5.25

Description: The Smooth® 5.25 folding tredmill is the upgrade to the popular 5.15 treadmill. Treadmill Doctor has rated it as a best treadmill for three consecutive years. About.com rates the Smooth 5.25 treadmill a "Top 10 Budget Treadmill."

Price: $1099

Motor HP:
2.5
Speed (mph):
0.5-10
Folding:
Yes

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Nordictrack 4400 R
Healthrider H5501
ProForm Perspective 1.0


Smooth® 6.25

Description: The Smooth® 6.25 treadmill delivers some very impressive features at an unbelievably low price, making it the only folding treadmill under $1,500 built for serious runners. It is acclaimed for its quality & excellent performance, since it has the heart of a running treadmill.

Price: $1499

Motor HP: 2.75
Speed (mph):
0.5-10
Folding:
Yes

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Nordictrack ViewPoint TV
Nordictrack Elite 2900

Smooth® 7.1HR Pro

Description:It has been praised for its innovation, powerful features and stability, so there's no wonder the Smooth® 7.1HR is considered a "best buy" in many treadmill ratings.  The Smooth® 7.1HR Pro really lives up to its great reputation by delivering lots of exciting features. 

Price: $1699

Motor HP: 2.75
Speed (mph):
0.5-10
Folding:
Power


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Smooth® 9.17HRO

Description: This is the best-selling model in the Smooth® lineup. The original Smooth 9.15 treadmill was hailed for its performance, quiet motor and impressive list of features. The 2nd generation Smooth® 9.17HRO treadmill, has been known to exceed the expectations of experts and enthusiasts alike.

Price: $2399

Motor HP: 3.0
Speed (mph):
0.5-10
Folding:
Power

Smooth® 9.25HR

Description: The Smooth® 9.25 HR treadmill is truly a monster of a treadmill very reasonably priced. The Smooth® 9.25 treadmill, is built on a welded steel frame (20"x62" treadbelt), and comes with an upgraded twin dot-matrix computer offering separate speed and incline workout profiles.

Price: $2399

Motor HP: 3.0
Speed (mph):
12.5
Folding:
No

Smooth® 9.25X

Description: Simply unmatched for features and quality at this price. The Smooth® 9.25X is the star of the Smooth Fitness™ line.  Consumer testimonials and reviews for the 9.25X praise its truly unique features and superb quality. The 9.25X is a home treadmill that won't disappoint.

Price: $3499

Motor HP: 3.5
Speed (mph):
12.5
Folding:
No

There are a hundreds of types of treadmills available these days that are sold in the marketplace. If you are thinking about buying something you can use at home, hold off until you know a little more as the last thing you want to do is return it because it isn't really what you wanted; you do not want to have had to return it within days of buying it. Don't believe in everything the commercials tell you about the equipment as some may seem easy to use on television but that does not mean it will be for you. It is always worth just stepping back and making sure you have the right reasons for buying fitness equipment.

Ask yourself why it is you actually want the home fitness equipment because it should suit really your interests and needs; activities that you will perform with that equipment should be challenging and something you enjoy. The best equipment to buy is the type you have already become familiar with at a gym or fitness club; you need to know it will suit you otherwise it will be a waste. Make sure you can afford it and don't be fooled into the thought that you will definitely use something because you spent a great deal of money on it; this can be a costly mistake to make because nothing could be further from the truth. Once you have set yourself an upper limit to the amount you want to spend, find the best you can for the amount you have available.

Well used poor quality equipment will not last and it will then cost more to replace so do not look for the cheapest deal if the build quality is not up to standard. You will often find someone who has bought some apparatus but never used it and can be bought at a knockdown price; in this case their loss is your gain. However, if you prefer to have new home fitness equipment with a guarantee then start your search with ex-demonstration stock used in stores or older models that may be sold for less. Take some measurements inside your home before you do buy as if it doesn't fit after you have bought it, it may be too late for a refund if it was a sale item, and you will be surprised how many people forget this tiny detail.

It is great if you have a ready made room to place it in but if not, it is worth considering the garage which has become a favorite for many treadmill installations. It is always worthwhile taking a physical before you buy this equipment, just to be on the safe side. If the piece of equipment is unfamiliar to you make sure you test it first because you do not want to have a piece of apparatus you find uncomfortable to use. You may be lucky enough to locate a fitness club willing to give a few free trial sessions where you can get an opportunity to try out a range of equipment; this should give you a good idea if it will be more cost effective to buy your own Smooth Treadmill. If you really can't make up your mind, take advice from a fitness instructor who will better equipped to deal with this type of enquiry.

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