(Tai chi practice) Why Horizon And True Treadmills Are Not A Good Buy

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Thursday, 27 November 2008

By Jeremy Ranson

Hopefully you haven't arrived at this article expecting a rave review of Horizon treadmills. Although the company, has been around for a long time it seems their treadmills have not kept up with the evolving fitness equipment scene. In my opinion horizon treadmills should not be considered for your home gym.

At between $700 and $1,400 some people might say that because they are a cheap treadmill you shouldn't be expecting too much. However I think if you are seriously considering setting up your own home gym then you should be expecting a treadmill that is a) going to perform and b) last longer than the time to your next birthday. Sure it's a cheap brand but you might not be saying that after you fork out for the costly repairs!

The main problem with the machines is that they are manufactured in China. Although this keeps the cost of production down it also results in less than favorable quality.

Don't let the good looks of these machines fool you. Remember if you are looking for a cheap way into the home gym scene then you must do some decent research into the brand and products themselves. Horizon treadmills look good new but they won't look so good sitting in your house collecting dust!

Don't get me wrong, there are some decent, cheap treadmills around but they are few and far between. You are much better off in the long run getting something that costs slightly more but won't breakdown at the first hint of hard work.

Advantages

As I've mentioned above, Horizons are cheap, discount treadmills. Their machines range from $700 to $1,400. At this price they will appeal to people looking for a bargain. They are good looking machines.

Disadvantages

Being made in China their quality has a lot to be desired. Their looks and low price can be deceiving to a beginner so don't be fooled.

When it comes to True treadmills, the situation is almost the same. There are many customer reviews from people who have had their treadmill for say 3 to 6 months and are happy with performance. You don't often see a treadmill review where the testimonial states they have been using it for 3-5 years. In the case of True treadmills this might well be the case.

You should not purchase any treadmill without proper research. Although True treadmills look, feel and perform well initially in the long run you might have problems with costly repairs.

In the $2,000 and over price range, true treadmills are not cheap. I personally feel you are better spending you money on a more durable machine that is less likely to result in costly repairs.

Advantages

The treadmills look and feel fantastic. As I mentioned they are one of the best machines for comfort and performance.

Disadvantages

At over $2,000 these I feel these machines are over priced. One of the main concerns for any home gym treadmill is durability and reliability. At this price I believe there are better options out there.

Recommendation

I don't recommend Horizon or True treadmills. You are far better off saving up for a slightly more expensive but better quality treadmill that will still be working a year down the track.

Since there are so many different treadmill models online, it is hard to find the best treadmill. You need to read a lot of treadmill reviews before you can make a good decision, and this is where we can help you if you visit our site.

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