Question:
Can someone recomend a treadmill that will hold 325+

   — Gloria K. (posted on December 21, 2001)

December 21, 2001
I bought a treadmill from Wal-Mart a year ago for about $130. I'm 280 and it holds real well. And it's a power one. Its a Weslo Cadence ex 12. And it measures your speed, calories burned, and so on. Well it's good, except mine is collecting dust. We have a small house, and right now our christmas tree is in the way! LOL! Well I hoped I helped some. Goodluck!
   — Jennifer W.

December 21, 2001
I have a Proform. These are really top of the line, so you'll pay for them. I think ours was around $600. But...it's good quality. They book says you shouldn't use if over 300 pounds, but I was using this sucker when I was over 400 pounds with no problems. It's got a powerful motor. And it's got all the whistles. The motor incline, pre-programmed workouts for when your up for it, a pulse monitor so you can be sure you're at top fat burning mode as opposed to purely aerobic exercise (and the book that comes with it tells you your goal). I think any of the Proform treadmills are good, but the ones with handgrip pulse monitors are better than the thumb monitors. I have to say its well worth the money. Best of luck.
   — Tracy L.

December 21, 2001
Sears. Inexpensive. Simple. Works fine. Get the extended warrantee; covers house calls. Started at 348 pounds.
   — Chuck O.

December 21, 2001
I bought a treadmill from Sears (Proform) and after I got it home, realized it had a limit of 300 pounds. I called Sears and no one would tell me what would happen if it was used by anyone over 300 pounds. They kept telling me the warranty would not be honored, but that's all. So, I called a good friend who has run health clubs, is a personal trainer, etc. He told me that it would not break as I was walking on it or do anything else drastic. Just said that the motor might wear out sooner. If you're on your way down anyway, I don't think I'd worry about it. Better the treadmill in my home (at this time of year) than the possibly icy sidewalks outside.
   — garw

December 21, 2001
Not long ago consumer reports ran a article on treadmills, you might check your local library. It was complete with info on problems with durability.
   — bob-haller

December 22, 2001
I bought my treadmill from Sears about a year ago. My husband and I went into the store together and I stood on several styles, the sales guy knew it was for me and sold me a discontinued style for about $300.00. The only thing the guy told us to watch for is how we use the thing, he said this was a walking not a running style. I am just under 400 now and weighed more then, I have had no problems.
   — jenn2002