Choosing a treadmill can be a tricky process, but according to local fitness equipment experts, the key factor is how the machine will be used.
“First of all, you have to find the product that’s going to fit your needs,” said J. Jackson, general manager of Physique Fitness Equipment, Inc., in Chattanooga.
Mr. Jackson said there are three basic categories of treadmill: models built for walking, light jogging and running. Prices vary depending on the intensity of the workout expected on the machine, he said, with treadmills for running the most expensive.
“On a quality treadmill, you’re going to spend at least $1,000 in the intro market, and that’s mostly your walking and light jogging treadmills,” Mr. Jackson said. “If you’re going to get into some jogging and running, you’re going to be over $2,000. If you’re doing a lot of running, you’re definitely going to be well over $3,000.”