Even the jaws of life couldn't save the treadmill--need recommendations

MEC5LADY · 03-06-2011, 4:19pm

Sad to say but I believe the end is near for my treadmill. We have had many good and bad times but I think it's time to pull the plug for good. After changing the belt three years ago and putting in new fuses, he just doesn't perform the way he should. He is starting to make these strange noises (okay the azzhat groans when I get on it I won't lie) and the belt slips at times not to mention his sudden stops that just leaves me hanging.
So, oh wise ones what kind of treadmill do you have or recommend and why?

LilRedCorvette · 03-06-2011, 4:20pm

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Originally Posted by MEC5LADY

Sad to say but I believe the end is near for my treadmill. We have had many good and bad times but I think it's time to pull the plug for good. After changing the belt three years ago and putting in new fuses, he just doesn't perform the way he should. He is starting to make these strange noises (okay the azzhat groans when I get on it I won't lie) and the belt slips at times not to mention his sudden stops that just leaves me hanging.
So, oh wise ones what kind of treadmill do you have or recommend and why?

Skip the treadmill and get on Insanity!

Jeff '79 · 03-06-2011, 4:21pm

Lose some weight and it wouldn't groan so much.

MEC5LADY · 03-06-2011, 4:30pm

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Originally Posted by LilRedCorvette

Skip the treadmill and get on Insanity!

Starting on Monday...... We should have lunch soon to errrr compare notes

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Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Lose some weight and it wouldn't groan so much.

I would but I have an insatiable appetite for chocolate and besides I'm on the seefood diet currently.

Sea Six · 03-06-2011, 4:35pm

Why don't you just walk around the neighborhood until you find one at a yard sale?

No fair checking the newspapers. Just hoof it.

MEC5LADY · 03-06-2011, 4:38pm

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Originally Posted by Sea Six

Why don't you just walk around the neighborhood until you find one at a yard sale?

No fair checking the newspapers. Just hoof it.

What are you crazy it's friggen cold and rainy around these parts. The people in my hood don't exactly have yardsales and can barely drive their cars out of their driveways without running themselves over I doubt they use treadmills.

Jeff '79 · 03-06-2011, 4:39pm

pics of hood.....

oyealiz · 03-06-2011, 4:43pm

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Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Lose some weight and it wouldn't groan so much.

She's got no weight to lose. Surely you've seen her pix?

Gail...Just use the cardio equipment at the gym!

Jeff '79 · 03-06-2011, 4:45pm

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She's got no weight to lose. Surely you've seen her pix?

Gail...Just use the cardio equipment at the gym!

The bewbs could stand to lose a few ounces.....

I was just kidding. I can't believe that she even graced me with a response.....

MEC5LADY · 03-06-2011, 4:45pm

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Originally Posted by oyealiz

She's got no weight to lose. Surely you've seen her pix?

Gail...Just use the cardio equipment at the gym!

It's not always easy for me to get to the gym to do cardio that is why I like to have a treadmill at home.

MEC5LADY · 03-06-2011, 4:47pm

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Originally Posted by Jeff '79

The bewbs could stand to lose a few ounces.....

I was just kidding. I can't believe that she even graced me with a response.....

Why would you say that I talk to everyone?

Jeff '79 · 03-06-2011, 4:48pm

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Originally Posted by MEC5LADY

Why would you say that I talk to everyone?

You are cool, no doubt about it...

oyealiz · 03-06-2011, 4:49pm

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Originally Posted by MEC5LADY

It's not always easy for me to get to the gym to do cardio that is why I like to have a treadmill at home.

Gotcha. After I typed that, I thought "oh, I bet she likes to do the treadmill when the kids are home and she cannot get to the gym."

Blademaker · 03-06-2011, 5:17pm

You need to go on the "Eat like a fly diet"

Eat everything in sight; Chocolate, bacon, ice cream, cookies, etc.

You've never seen a fat fly, have you?

DAB · 03-06-2011, 5:19pm

-hamster-wheel-powers-your-pc_school

99 pewtercoupe · 03-06-2011, 5:19pm

If you want a treadmill that will last for years get a Vision or True treadmill.
We have had a Vision for the last seven years and both my wife and I use it.
Big thing about a lot of treadmills is most can take walking on them but a lot of them fold if you start talking about jogging or running on them. Also, like most things in life...be prepared to drop some bucks if you want something that lasts. A $599 treadmill is not going to hold up to pounding.
That being said, a good home treadmill with TV is worht a lot compared to most of the exercise regimes out there. No weather excuses, no crowds etc, noone watching you while you work out

MEC5LADY · 03-06-2011, 5:29pm

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Originally Posted by 99 pewtercoupe

If you want a treadmill that will last for years get a Vision or True treadmill.
We have had a Vision for the last seven years and both my wife and I use it.
Big thing about a lot of treadmills is most can take walking on them but a lot of them fold if you start talking about jogging or running on them. Also, like most things in life...be prepared to drop some bucks if you want something that lasts. A $599 treadmill is not going to hold up to pounding.
That being said, a good home treadmill with TV is worht a lot compared to most of the exercise regimes out there. No weather excuses, no crowds etc, noone watching you while you work out

Thanks for the advice. I usually either walk or sorta run on the treadmill never really pounded on one but that could be my problem.