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Image treadmills are a well known brand, being made by the world recognized company, Icon Health and Fitness. Icon produce a number of high quality brands including Proform, Weslo and Healthrider as well as licenses to the popular Golds Gym and Reebok brands. However despite this proud family of fitness equipment I believe the Image treadmill range is the runt of the litter!
Don’t get me wrong…Image treadmills have there place in the market but if you are serious about exercising at home for the long run (excuse the pun) then you should look at better quality machines.
The first thing that makes me suspicious is…the price. The treadmills range from between $400 to $1700. If you expect to spend $500 and buy a good quality treadmill that will last for years and years then you’re kidding yourself. This might also reflect on why they are the least popular of the Icon range of fitness equipment.
Also the warranty on the machines is only 90 days. This is very low and probably a reflection of their quality. Most decent treadmills have at least a 6 month warranty so this in itself would put me off the range.
However…if you really are on a budget the only image treadmill I would recommend is the Image 10.0 treadmill.
Advantages
Image treadmills belong to the low to mid price category with treadmills priced from as low as $400 to some as high as $1,700 however most are less than $1000. They have a good range of features including heart rate monitors and impact absorption. The Image 10.0 treadmill is the best model.
Disadvantages
Being in a low price range makes you question their quality and durability. The 90 day warranty is further proof that this is a budget range. It is the least popular brand in the Icon range which suggests that customer testimonials and experience is quite average.
Recommendation
In conclusion, I don’t recommend buying Image treadmills due to their poor quality and warranty. Don’t expect their treadmills to be problem free for long. If however you really are on a tight budget then the Image 10.0 treadmill is a budget treadmill to consider.
Treadmills
Treadmills are exercise machines that allow the user to walk or jog without moving any forward distance. The basic design of a treadmill consists of a conveyor belt that rotates horizontally in one direction as the user tries to walk or jog on it in the opposite direction, i.e. forward.
Health experts are much in favor of using treadmills. Walking and jogging have long been considered the best forms of exercise. Combined with a healthy diet, these exercises can help a person lose weight and gain stamina. Treadmills are designed to allow a person to walk or jog anytime, in the comfort of home. Treadmills can be adjusted for speed so that the user may be able to enjoy a leisurely walk or a brisk sprint. They can be used at any time, no matter what the weather is like.
Treadmills may be manually or electrically operated. In manually operated treadmills, the belt moves when the person begins pacing on it. Hence, the belt moves along with the person, but in the opposite direction. The faster the person moves, the faster the belt will also move. Electric treadmills are much more sophisticated. They have machine controls which can adjust the speed of the belt. The person has to move to keep up with the machine, rather than vice-versa. Electric treadmills also have many other features, like displays for speed, time, heartbeats, etc. People with heart ailments can monitor their heartbeats and exercise accordingly on electrical treadmills. There is a provision for a strap that can be attached to the chest of the person to record the heartbeat.
Manual treadmills are much cheaper than electric ones. Manual ones cost just a few hundred dollars, while the price of electric ones ranges from $1,500 to $6,000. The price depends on the quality and sturdiness of the treadmill, the displays it has and also the artificial intelligence that it uses. High-end treadmills can even alter their speeds as the user begins to tire.
However, treadmills have their drawbacks. Jogging indoors is boring compared to jogging in open parks. Treadmills occupy a lot of space in the house. The treadmill itself is about 5 feet by 2 feet in floor area, and space around the treadmill must be kept empty to protect oneself from injuries if there is a fall. Plus, a treadmill is unsafe around toddlers.
Yet the treadmill is widely found in almost all gyms as well as many homes. They are the number one choice for fitness buffs. It is highly recommended for those who wish to burn off their excess calories or strengthen their legs without having to leave their homes or gyms.
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