Save Money on Treadmills by Avoiding Marketing Traps

 There are lots of great marketing people in the treadmill
industry today. Their job is to make you think that you need the
features they’re offering when the truth is, you really don’t.
So what happens is you’ll spend more money than what you’re
supposed to. 

This guide aims to educate you on what these marketing traps are
and why you should avoid them. And as a result, you’ll be able
to save money on treadmills you’ll be buying.

Extended Warranties

Some treadmill sellers will offer extended warranties on their
treadmills. If this is the case, I suggest you decline. Most
quality treadmill companies cover their product long enough that
there’s really no need for any extensions. Besides, this option
would just cause you more headaches due to some dishonest
warranty companies.

Program Choices

Another way to save money on treadmills is by choosing a machine
with only a few built-in workout programs. Most people don’t
really use these programs and if they do, they more often than
not stick to just 1 or 2 programs. So buying a treadmill with
tons of programmed workouts would be a total waste of money.

Heart Rate Straps

Since working out in your target heart rate offers numerous
benefits, treadmill companies nowadays offer heart rate straps
for an extra fee. If this was offered to you, always say “no”.
Heart rate straps are very uncomfortable when running. So you’ll
probably just try it once and never use it again.

A better way to workout in your target heart rate zone is
through the use of heart rate/pulse handgrips. It is more
comfortable to use and is already included in most treadmills,
no need to pay extra.

Folding Feature

Although I do admit it does save space at home, but after a long
grueling workout, some people may no longer want to fold and
move the treadmill, only to unfold and move it back again the
next day. So just save your money and buy a non-folding
treadmill.

Running Belt

Treadmill companies would try to impress you with large running
spaces and overly thick belts. Truth is... the larger the belt,
the harder the motor has to work to keep the belt moving. And
thick belts tend to hold additional heat which decreases the
belt life. So don’t be lured by impressive belt sizes. Just
choose a belt that you can comfortably run on and nothing more.
The standard 18”x 52” belt is enough for most runners.

Those are the ways you can save money on treadmills. Hopefully,
you found it enlightening and would use it to avoid some, if not
all, of these marketing traps.