Re: Looking for Treadmill Recommendations (Australia)

Thanks for the response Peter.

That's one brand to avoid and a few things to look out for.

Paul

"Peter Webb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Brand names are the same here as O/S, as far as I can tell.
>
> In fact, my NordicTrack EXP 1000 XI (bought from Rebel Sports in Sydney)
was
> supplied with a 110V transformer. Whilst the mechanism is good, I can't
> recommend the brand:
>
> * The heart rate monitor is proprietary, and the optional chest strap is
> several hundred dollars. Get one that is Polar compatible so you can use
the
> same chest strap with different machines.
>
> * The software is poor. The pre-built programs cannot be adjusted to make
> them harder or easier (eg by changing the incline). This makes them all
but
> useless.
>
> * The iFit system for external control is highly proprietary and "closed".
> You have to effectively buy different programs (including music) from
iFit.
>
> HTH
>
>
> Peter Webb
>
>
> "Paul Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I'm looking at buying a treadmill and am looking for recommendations.
> >
> > I guess what I want to know is brands to buy and brands to avoid.
> >
> > I'm looking for a treadmill with electric incline and heart rate control
> > that will be used by me and my wife for probably 5-10 hours per week.
> >
> > I'm located in Australia (Perth) so brand names may be different here.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > Paul Walker
> >
> >
>
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