Things You'll Need:
- Space for a treadmill
- Phone book
- Workout clothing and shoes.
-
Step 1
Get out your phone book and look in the Yellow pages for "Fitness equipment" or "Home gyms."
-
Step 2
Determine your current budget and treadmill usage requirements.
Are you running on it? Using it daily? Weekly? How many people are using it? Do you need a high weight limit for heavier users? Decide your budget and usage requirements before you go to the store and do not compromise on them. At the end of the day a treadmill is simply a revolving belt on a deck and that's what is going to help your fitness. -
Step 3
Test drive, test drive and then test drive again.
Never buy a treadmill without testing it thoroughly first. Many people test out treadmill for 2 minutes and then buy them only to discover their knees hurt after using it at home for 10 minutes. Whenever possible you want to go for a mini workout before buying the unit. Be sure to use your normal workout shoes and clothing while testing out your treadmill. -
Step 4
Look at options and look for cheaper alternatives. Almost every "bell and whistle" can be bought as a desperate unit for less cost. The built in TV, fan and radio is almost never as good as a self standing unit you can buy for less. Heart rate monitors can be bought separately and can be used off the treadmill but don't typically interact with the unit.
-
Step 5
Purchase the unit and any warrantee coverage that can be bought in addition if the budget allows. Try and negotiate for free delivery especially if you live close to the store. You can also ask for any floor models that might be sold for a discount as well.
