Consumer Reports Treadmill Reviews

One of the best online resources for treadmill research is Consumer Reports. You will need a Consumer Reports subscrition to access their site, that runs about $26 ayear, but the money you invest here will not only save you when you buy a treadmill, but on other consumer products and services such as cars and even more exercise equipment.

Consumer Reports discusses many features of each treadmill model, including:

Folding or Non-Folding treadmills.
Motor (hp)
Construction
Ease of use
Ergonomics
Exercise range
Dimensions L x W (in.)
Overall score
Safety

They also provide an online treadmill reveiw of the following makes and models:
Landice L7 Cardio TrainerPrice: $3300
Precor 9.31 Price: $3300
SportsArt TR32 Price: $2700
PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR Price: $2000
True PS300 Price: $2400
Smooth Fitness 9.35 Price: $2400
Nautilus Sport Series T518 Price: $3300
Bodyguard T240P Price: $2500

Folding

Bowflex 7-Series Price: $1500
SportsArt TR21f Price: $2500
Epic View 550 Price: $1300
Smooth Fitness 6.45M Price: $1700
Spirit XT475 Price: $2200
Life Fitness F3 (Advanced) Price: $2800
Sole F63 Price: $1000
PaceMaster Gold Elite Price: $2500
NordicTrack A2550 Price: $1600
ProForm Crosswalk 580 Price: $500
Horizon Fitness T1200 Price: $1500
BH Fitness T2 Pro Price: $1600
Gold's Gym Maxx Crosswalk 650 Price: $650
LifeSpan TR2000 Price: $1400
LifeSpan TR1000-HRC Price: $1000

When you subscribe to ConsumerReports.org you will have a full year of access. It is worth it, even in these tough times.