Posted: 5/23/2006 8:12:51 AM EDT
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I need to lose some weight. I have an extra 20 lbs around my gut that I need to get rid of. I used to run alot but have gotten lazy, plus I dont like running in the winter or rain days, etc.. How effective is a treadmill at getting and staying in shape and losing weight? I know the other half of the weight loss equation is consumption, calorie intake, etc.. I have a strategy on that as well. But for now, I am mainly interested in what you think about using a treadmill to get into shape and lose weight. Any advice on how much to spend, what brands to avoid, etc. is appreciated. |
| Since the treadmill "pulls" the ground under your feet it isn't quite a good of a workout as actually running. Back a few years ago when I was running 5 days a week I could run on the treadmill til the cows came home, but could only do a couple miles if I was running on a track. Good thing to do to make up for that is dial in some elevation when you're running on it. |
Smooth makes some good ones, that's for sure. As for price, if you can't afford at least $2,000, you're better off going to a gym. The cheaper ones just aren't built for running and have many other issues. |