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Has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive walking pads that are on Amazon and other sites? I’m thinking about getting one, but would like to hear experiences from other possible users. Seems like reasonable prices, compared to a full sized treadmill. Thanks for any advice.

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Has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive walking pads that are on Amazon and other sites? I’m thinking about getting one, but would like to hear experiences from other possible users. Seems like reasonable prices, compared to a full sized treadmill. Thanks for any advice.

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The photo shows NO hand holds or safety cable, IMHO, I would never use one of these. If cost is a concern, watch the classifieds as these come up for sale, as well as estate sales, but you want one with current safety measures. I know 2 people that were injured when they did not use the fall protection safety cutout.
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Has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive walking pads that are on Amazon and other sites? I’m thinking about getting one, but would like to hear experiences from other possible users. Seems like reasonable prices, compared to a full sized treadmill. Thanks for any advice.

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I love mine and use it daily. I thought no hands might be weird but it’s not and I’ve never felt unsafe. I usually just walk but I’ve run on it too.
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The problem I see is that, when you get tired of using it, there is no place to store your clothes. The lack of handles is also a safety issue, but most people will quit using it before they get hurt.

But, seriously, if you are going to buy a treadmill, I would buy an expensive one to take advantage of all the latest bells and whistles, and they just feel more solid. I once owned a Nordictrack treadmill that had a cable TV connection and a screen.
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Village Tinker is right. Exercise equipment (in great condition, because hardly ever used) comes up for resale on the used markets frequently.
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