Treadmills

[patfla06]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.

[wireguy]

My brother has one for sale. We can deliver it as well.

[retiredguy123]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.
I would research the kind you want online and then order it on Amazon. They will deliver it to your house within a week or so with free delivery. They are not very difficult to assemble. Nordic Track is a good brand with lots of models to choose from. I would not buy a cheap one because you may not want to use it as often. I had one up north that had a built in television. Hopefully, it won't become a dust collector in a few months like many of them do.

[Stu from NYC]

We have a Nordic Trac and well built but it is gathering dust as many do

[retiredguy123]

We have a Nordic Trac and well built but it is gathering dust as many do
Told you

[Art cov]

Sell or use it! Takes up too much space! Either will actually make you happy! Give it to someone who will wear it out. Just a thought, you will in some way feel good about it. Or continue to look at it and let it gather more dust. “I’m learning also”

[PJ_Smiley]

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[Stu from NYC]

Told you

Hmm where were you 5 years ago when my dear wife promised me she would use it regularly?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’ve come to the conclusion after many years of watching people buy these treadmills , that the people who use them the most are already very fit and also do other forms of exercise. Try to start out with a walking or biking program , be serious about it and if you get to a certain level you can decide if you want to buy one . Please don’t tell me it’s to hot to walk , I’m 81 do all my walking , biking and some running between 1pm and 3pm after gym all year round good luck stay the course

[Stu from NYC]

Very true

I find it much more interesting to go out walking.

Meet some interesting people and have varied places to go instead of looking at a wall.

[Nucky]

Where would we hang the shirts if we sold ours? :1rotfl:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Very true

I find it much more interesting to go out walking.

Meet some interesting people and have varied places to go instead of looking at a wall. you’ll lose the cardio benefit or even better take a chat walk and an exercise walk

[mixsonci]

I have a manual treadmill, that I have hardly ever used. You can have it for free if you would like. It's really not that heavy or big because it doesn't have a motor. I'm looking to get rid of it because it's taking up space on my lanai. It folds up nicely.

[Stu from NYC]

you’ll lose the cardio benefit or even better take a chat walk and an exercise walk

My morning walk is my cardio walk but hardly anyone out in the evening for that walk so that has become my other cardio walk.

[John41]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.

I suggest an exercise bike which is about 50-75 lbs , is compact and requires little assembly. Amazon will ship it to your house. There are scenic videos you can play on tv to relieve the boredom. Also to get cardio benefit you need to elevate your heart rate for a period of time based on your age. Good exercise plan books are available. The key is to gradually build up and don’t over do it.

[patfla06]

Thank you for all of your responses.
I have given up the idea as we had one in Tampa with little use.
Just the logistics make it not worth it.

Having hip problems so I didn’t want to walk outside but I think
I will try that first.

Enjoyed your responses! :)

[Velvet]

I have Precor and it is 240 lb. Needs a professional just to move it. It has to be heavy to give stability, I guess. But after my accident years ago it brought me back to health. If you get the treadmill from a fitness store they will instal and put it where you want it. My experience with treadmills is that one does not use the cheap ones often for many reasons but when you have the high end, therapeutic, kind to the joints, type, you use it every day. It sits there looking at you... kind of invitingly.

[camaguey48]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.
Try walking and getting fresh air. Treadmills tend to become a clothes hanger. I've seen enough of that to not buy one. Save your money and get comfortable walking shoes. I wear my Garmin tracker and I map out several walking routes to break the routine. It has worked very well for my wife and me. Try it before you plunk down the money. You may be pleasantly surprised

[Stu from NYC]

I have Precor and it is 240 lb. Needs a professional just to move it. It has to be heavy to give stability, I guess. But after my accident years ago it brought me back to health. If you get the treadmill from a fitness store they will instal and put it where you want it. My experience with treadmills is that one does not use the cheap ones often for many reasons but when you have the high end, therapeutic, kind to the joints, type, you use it every day. It sits there looking at you... kind of invitingly.

My wife has learned to ignore the treadmill. Sigh

[LeeM]

We have a recumbent bike set up in front of the TV in the lanai. Hubby uses it often.

I prefer to do ‘walking tours’ using free YouTube videos. I just pop on my music and pick a place to explore like the Vegas Strip, Hawaii, Disney etc and start walking. I also love ‘Just Dance’ for Nintendo Switch.

[Joanne19335]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.

I bought one for the same reason. Go to Play it Again Sports in Ocala. They assemble it in their store or in your home for free. Delivery was also free (up to 25 miles).

[bd20166]

Walk the trails and state parks. Get some sun shine and fresh air.

[Tracy Turnbull]

Costco or Divks Sporting Goods. They will deliver and set up for you. We walk outside and use our treadmill every day. It's great for the hot or rainy days and it's a bit more forgiving...so isn't as hard on your back/body as walking on the pavement. Contributes to healthy habits for sure. Good luck! ✌

[BryanTheGolfPro]

I have a FREE one for you--and the nice view changes. It's called the multi-modal path her in TV.

[JoannMH]

I purchased a Nordictrack treadmill during this virus and I love it. I highly recommend a model that accommodates the IFit program. IFit trainers will take you on hundreds of walks, hikes, etc throughout the world and will keep you motivated along the way in the comfort of your air conditioned home. I have had treadmills/ellipticals in the past and because of the programs, I am finding that I am not procrastinating like I have in the past. There are even Comedy walks!! As with any exercise you have to force yourself to use the machine for 2-3 weeks.....but then it becomes part of your day and you make time for it because you start seeing results. Also the Nordictrack is very well built and the belt is on a suspension so that it is less stressful on you joints

[Bill1701]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.
It is very safe at the gyms. The equipment is cleaned constantly. We've been back since they re-opened in July. No problems.

[Girlcopper]

Very true

I find it much more interesting to go out walking.

Meet some interesting people and have varied places to go instead of looking at a wall.
Exactly. Why would anyone want to run inside when they can go outside and enjoy beautiful weather?

[HospitalCoder]

You can order a relatively inexpensive but good treadmill here and pay extra to arrange for delivery and assembly Horizon Fitness (https://www.horizonfitness.com/?utm_source=yotpo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=map_logo)

I had one in Illinois and wish I could fit it here in Florida. I love to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. while getting my walking in each day.

If you desire a higher end treadmill, I’m sure you can do the same with those companies, like True, etc. I’ve had treadmills most of my adult life and it’s helpful for fighting the weight. They key to consistency for me has been using an iPad or tv to stay entertained while I walk. Sometimes I take slower walks and read while I walk which is also very enjoyable.

[davephan]

Why do you need a treadmill in Florida? Just walk outside on the trails. Waking on the trails is better for your body than walking on a treadmill. You can walk outside when it’s not too hot or humid. In the snow belt states, it’s miserable to walk outside on the trails for six months during the long, cold, snowy, and icy winters.

[La lamy]

Thank you for all of your responses.
I have given up the idea as we had one in Tampa with little use.
Just the logistics make it not worth it.

Having hip problems so I didn’t want to walk outside but I think
I will try that first.

Enjoyed your responses! :)

:coolsmiley: I thought I'd love my treadmill while watching TV. :ohdear: Pain in the butt to get rid of!

[Jima64]

Why do you need a treadmill in Florida? Just walk outside on the trails. Waking on the trails is better for your body than walking on a treadmill. You can walk outside when it’s not too hot or humid. In the snow belt states, it’s miserable to walk outside on the trails for six months during the long, cold, snowy, and icy winters.

I believe treadmills are great so you can exercise in any weather. Normal, casual walking doesn't elevate the heart to really get a good walking in. But there is good in any kind of walking. I use a iPad and watch something on sling or prime when on mine.

[davephan]

:coolsmiley: I thought I'd love my treadmill while watching TV. :ohdear: Pain in the butt to get rid of!

It wasn’t hard to get rid of our old treadmill after it broke down. It wasn’t worth repairing. I chopped up the treadmill with my reciprocating electric saw. The pieces easily fit in the recycling bin, garbage bin, and the electronic parts to the environment center that collects hazardous waste for free.

If your treadmill still works, it’s very easy to get rid of it. Simply post it on Facebook Marketplace. Facebook Marketplace has a learning curve, but once you get used to it, it’s very easy to sell thing that you don’t need anymore. Facebook Marketplace is free and works about 20 times better than Craig’s List. Don’t waste your time with a paid advertising listing in the newspaper. That method was over decades ago, along with the pay phones on the street corners.

[pmken2]

We got one from Dick's in Ocala. They brought it and put it together for us. They do charge for the installation.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I believe treadmills are great so you can exercise in any weather. Normal, casual walking doesn't elevate the heart to really get a good walking in. But there is good in any kind of walking. I use a iPad and watch something on sling or prime when on mine.Don’t casual walk
You can get very good cardio workout at fast pace and acclimate yourself to whatever temp in that season to help you enjoy Florida more , to me a treadmill is a passive exercise better suited to cold climates and even there I always did my running outside

[kendi]

We have treadmill and elliptical up North. Elliptical gets much more use cause its easier on the body and gives a better workout. Also we can go forward or backwards to engage different muscles. Eventually trained my dog on the treadmill for a workout on those cold icy days.

[patfla06]

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[TimeForChange]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.

Had several. It will collect dust. Put on a mask and run around the block. In the Summer run early or late. Treadmills are a waste.

[John_W]

I don’t know when it will be safe to go back to the gym.
So I’m thinking of getting a treadmill for home.
They weigh over 200 lbs. so getting it shipped to my house would be
difficult.

Are there places to buy them and possibly assemble them for you?
Thanks.

We have been members of MVP Brownwood for six years as of last May and until March when they closed, we went 3 to 5 days a week. We finally returned Monday a week ago, so we were off about 7 months. I only use the treadmill since I've been lifting weights at home.

They only have 9 treadmills available since every other one is roped off. I've waited about five minutes on average the 4 times I've gone, and got a treadmill and walked 4 miles in 75 minutes. I don't see any problem with the way MVP is operating. They clean the machines all the time. They have hand sanitizers all over the place, they have the cleaning wipes all over the place, and you can wear your mask as much as you like.

My wife's Zumba, just like all the other classes require a reservation in advance. You go the MVP website and open an account page and then pull up the schedule and 24 hours before the class starts you can put in a reservation. Her class is always full, I'll go on the computer at 10:30 and enter her name and as soon as I do, it will say something like 3 spots available, you can't be late. Most of the other classes are not as filled and you can get in if you're a little late on the computer.