http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog Get the best value for your money. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:37:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The two major players in the budget treadmill face off are ProForm and Horizon. You'll find many of their models at many of the large sporting goods strores and at the big name retailers. ProForm is built by Icon Fitness, the largest seller of fitness equipment in the world. They ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/proform-vs-horizon-treadmills/ I often get inquiries on which treadmill is a better value, the NordicTrack or the ProForm.  In fact, they are built by the same company on the same assembly lines with many of the same parts.  I witnessed that personally when I was out at their manufacturing facilities. There are ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/nordictrack-treadmills-vs-proform-treadmills/ I often get inquiries as to which is better a Sole treadmill or Smooth treadmill.  First, I have to confess that I use to work for Smooth several years ago, however, I believe both brands offer quality equipment at a value price.  Here are some considerations. Both Sole and Smooth offer 2-year ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/sole-treadmills-vs-smooth-treadmills/ NordicTrack has been running ocassional 5% discount sales on all their treadmills.  They usually only last a couple of days.  This weekend the offer is back on (8/22/09).  Go to my NordicTrack Review page for the lastest info and the models it affects.   I recommend the models which are the best ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/nordictrack-5-off-sale-this-weekend/ Here are some deals you may want to checkout.  First, NordicTrack came out with a replacement for their previous C2155 treadmill - the NordicTrack Z7Xi (See Review).  As of 7/30/09 it was selling for $699.  Not bad for a budget treadmill.  This treadmill has some limitations, but if you are ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/bargain-shopping-for-treadmills/ [caption id="attachment_146" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="NordicTrack Reflex Deck"][/caption] I received an email from my contact at NordicTrack.  He was trying to boost sales for a couple of treadmills that use their patented Reflex deck.  It actually is an intriguing design.  The deck is made from a slab of poplar wood.  The same wood ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/nordictrack-reflex-deck/ Not surprisingly, the summer is a slow time for treadmill manufacturers.  The weather has greatly improved from the dreaded winter, and people tend to exercise outdoors more often than indoors.  Actually, that tends to be more the case for spring.  Once the dog days of summer hit, many prefer exercising ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/summer-means-treadmill-discount-coupons/ Smooth Fitness has slashed the prices on a number of their treadmills.  Actually, except for the Smooth 5.45 all their treadmills are discounted at least 5% till the end of May.  You can get further discounts on the following models: 5% OFF any treadmill $1000 and above.  Offer is not valid ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/memorial-day-treadmill-sales-smooth-fitness/ NoridicTrack and their parent company, Icon Fitness, have always offered cutting edge technology on their machines.  Even their budget treadmills has had some impressive features.  In fact, NordicTrack is one of the few treadmill companies that is offering something "New" for treadmills. One of their best programming features is the iFit technology.  It ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/nordictrack-offers-customized-ifit-workouts/ ProForm is offering 5% off treadmills priced between $799 and $999.  They only have a few models that fit into that price range.  But if you are considering buying a ProForm treadmill at that price, here is an opportunity to save some additional money.  The link and code is   Get $50 off. ... http://treadmill-ratings-reviews.com/blog/proform-treadmills-5-discount-coupon/