There are many good reasons to purchase a good electric treadmill. Perhaps it is time to get rid of those extra pounds you packed on during the holidays. Maybe your doctor has advised you that it is time to watch your weight and get more exercise. Regardless of your personal reasons, if you are in the market for a treadmill, you want to get the best deal that you can on a cheap treadmill. Just because you do not want to spend a lot does not mean that you have to buy inferior equipment. Advances in technology have resulted in some great equipment being made available at a reasonable price. With a little bit of research, you will have no trouble finding an affordable treadmill that will be as durable as a high end machine and give you a workout that is just as effective.

Two things that will affect the price of a treadmill are brand name and the features includes. Most of the treadmills available today will include several workout programs, sometimes as many as fifteen or more. Whether you are using your treadmill for strength training, weight loss or cardiovascular fitness, you will only use three or four of the available programs at most. You will be wasting your money if you buy a treadmill solely based on how many programs it has. Review the various options that are available and choose the one that best suits your specific needs. Find one that offers only the programs that you are actually interested in using and do not be concerned about the others that may be available.

The Stamina InMotion Manual Treadmill, second generation model, is a good example of a quality treadmill that does not cost a lot. The suggested retail price is about $250 but you can find one for around $150 if you look around. Websites like Craigslist and eBay are great sources for affordable fitness equipment. This model has a running deck that measures 42” and it has a battery powered LED display that will tell you how far you have gone, how much time it has taken you and how many calories you have lost.

Phoenix also makes the 516 model which is another good choice. This one sells for around $120 and the reviews for it are very good due to the comfort of the running deck and its size. It is possible to find an affordable treadmill. You should keep in mind that a manual model will cost less than an electric one and it is best to stick with a model that has only the programs that you will actually use.