First of all remember that you are going to want this investment to last! Nobody wants to pay $7000 for a treadmill that only lasts 2 years. Even if it is going to get a lot of usage it should still be able to weather it. Here are three things you need to keep in mind.

- Are you using the treadmill for running or walking, how often will it be used and what is the weight of the user. The last one is important because you need to know that you are getting a treadmill that has a strong enough frame, shocks and running path for you. If you are going to run on it you need to multiply your weight by 12, if you are going to walk on it multiply it by 4. Then check model specifications that manufacturers give to find out if the one you are looking at can take those figures.

- The motor is another thing to have decided about based on the kind of speed you are expecting to get up to on the treadmill. You can have a 2 horsepower that would have to work double what a 4 horsepower motor has to. As well as speed you need to think about length of each workout. Are you going to run every day for 20 minutes or jog for 30 or walk for 40?

- Warranty is something to look out for as there can be a large difference between models even when you are paying out in the $8000 range. It is entirely possible to go shopping for a treadmill and see one model that is good for you at $2000 with a 5 year limited warranty, and then see another model that is good for you at $2500 with a 25 year unlimited warranty. Check for length as well as limits so you can get yourself the best deal for your money.

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