Buying a Treadmill.. which one?

[Analog Revenant]

So its that time of the year again.. we are fast approaching winter time, and that means difficult training conditions here in Cape Town. I normally go jogging 5:30am, but its getting more difficult each day. So.. I'm considering buying a Treadmill for winter time, I don't go to gym, and never have, I like training by myself.

So for this thread's purpose, can anyone suggest a good treadmill? I've been looking at the Bremshey RN3, Gymsource GS2000 and the Precision Fitness PF8055 (at R6900 for the specs its awesome @ precision fitness). Treadmills are expensive, so would really appreciate some input on this.

Thanks

 

[F1 Fan]

Have to admit, I used to jog too, and bought a treadmill afterwards to try and run indoors. I never used it, preferred running outside, even in the cold. There's something unnatural about the feel of running on a machine. Feel like the movement is off. Could just be me though.

 

[creeper]

Have to admit, I used to jog too, and bought a treadmill afterwards to try and run indoors. I never used it, preferred running outside, even in the cold. There's something unnatural about the feel of running on a machine. Feel like the movement is off. Could just be me though.

+1 Buy running shoes and hit the road. .

 

[Analog Revenant]

+1 Buy running shoes and hit the road. .

I have running shoes, and am running. But COLD, WET, DARK morning jogs are no joke.

 

[themba990]

I have running shoes, and am running. But COLD, WET, DARK morning jogs are no joke.

Layer up with your clothing and get one of the led lamps

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

We have a Trojan and wife use to use it a lot - wish she would start again.

Problem is they take up a lot of space but back to your question, look for one that can take at least 20kg more than your weight and also make sure it has an incline feature. Running on a flat service is boring and the added incline helps a lot. You can also do some nice cardio.

Feature like heart rate are not essential, your better off buying a Polar HRM.

But nothing beats the real thing.

 

[Analog Revenant]

Layer up with your clothing and get one of the led lamps

All you Gauteng people obviously don't know what its like in Cape Town on rainy winters mornings Its really the only time I have to train

 

[creeper]

I have running shoes, and am running. But COLD, WET, DARK morning jogs are no joke.

Running in 4 degrees in Gauteng in the winter isn't a joke either. But I am a strong believer in getting into the "zone" of running, where the mind just goes into a place where you don't think, your body pace itself automatically and you don't care about the weather. The more you practice, the easier it gets

The other reason is that there is that a lot of runners (including me) gets shin splints after training on a treadmill and going back onto the road.

 

[ShaunSA]

We have a Trojan and wife use to use it a lot - wish she would start again.

:twisted:

 

[blunomore]

All you Gauteng people obviously don't know what its like in Cape Town on rainy winters mornings Its really the only time I have to train

Yet I was told by some CT posters that the CT winters are much better than the Gauteng ones! At least here we can run in winter.

 

[Analog Revenant]

Yet I was told by some CT posters that the CT winters are much better than the Gauteng ones! At least here we can run in winter.

I stay in a very windy CT suburb, so rain and wind is the major set backs for me at this point.

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

I stay in a very windy CT suburb, so rain and wind is the major set backs for me at this point.

I cycle and love it when it rains, got gears for the wind. Nothing stops me.

 

[Hosehead]

They are fantastic machines. They gather up all your dust before they end up on Gumtree or Cape Ads or if they are unlucky, in a landfill.

 

[Analog Revenant]

I cycle and love it when it rains, got gears for the wind. Nothing stops me.

astounding

 

[daveconrad]

One of the best treadmills ever made is the BH F5 treadmill. The running surface is larger than entry level machines and it is designed for up to 21 hours of running a week. The design has been so successful that it is used by triathletes to train. The BH range is Spanish and is Europe's top selling range of home gym equipment. They are sold in South Africa by a company called Active Africa.

the F5 does come with a heart rate chest strap or you can use your own. If space is a concern the treadmill does fold up. The treadmill also has an eco mode. When in this mode the treadmill elevates by 3% and the motor uses the least amount of electricity. This is in line with BH's green enery commitment.

Give them a coll on 012 348 3266 or visit thei website. You wont be dissapointed.

www.activeafricagymequipment.co.za

 

[DerpiesFreud]

One of the best treadmills ever made is the BH F5 treadmill. The running surface is larger than entry level machines and it is designed for up to 21 hours of running a week. The design has been so successful that it is used by triathletes to train. The BH range is Spanish and is Europe's top selling range of home gym equipment. They are sold in South Africa by a company called Active Africa.

the F5 does come with a heart rate chest strap or you can use your own. If space is a concern the treadmill does fold up. The treadmill also has an eco mode. When in this mode the treadmill elevates by 3% and the motor uses the least amount of electricity. This is in line with BH's green enery commitment.

Give them a coll on 012 348 3266 or visit thei website. You wont be dissapointed.

www.activeafricagymequipment.co.za

welcome to myBB!
thatssss a nice first post you have there....
it would be ssssuch a pity if ssssomething where to happen to it

 

[Caliph]

@adidas what model did you end up buying?

 

[Analog Revenant]

@adidas what model did you end up buying?

Hi, I went with a Bremshey RN-5. But I don't think you can get those locally anymore. It's 7 years old now and still going string.

 

[Caliph]

Hi, I went with a Bremshey RN-5. But I don't think you can get those locally anymore. It's 7 years old now and still going string.

What treadmill would you recommend now? I'm looking for a treadmill that won't be used for serious 'running' purposes - the objective is more for losing weight/fitness.

 

[pb41]

The specific brand of treadmill probably depends mostly on your budget. The only brand I am really familiar with is Trojan which sits at the lower end of the market. I have had a Trojan Ironman treadmill for about 15 years which I have used for light fitness work and is still going strong. It just needed two belt changes as they become frayed over time and a service. Trojan will come out to your place of residence to do maintenance or repairs if you live in the major centres. They don’t make this model any more but I am sure there are comparable new models available. Important points are that the motor should have an output of at least
2.0 - 2.5HP and the width of the running deck be wide enough to comfortably allow some side to side motion of your feet when you run e.g. 45 - 55cm.
Regular lubrication of the running deck is important for reliability and longevity of the machine. I use Dubbin on mine as recommended by the Trojan technicians.
Here is a website with more information on choosing a treadmill, although the treadmill models mentioned are specific to the USA :

Five Step Treadmill Buying Guide | TreadmillReviews

Looking for a new home treadmill? Find your perfect match with the help of our free treadmill buying guide. Learn how to buy the right machine for you.

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