Best treadmills for home use?

I was hoping someone could shed some light on a quick question for me.

I’m looking into picking up a treadmill, primarily for my parents since I don't think they get nearly enough movement in their daily routine, though I’d likely find uses for it myself from time to time. My main concern, however, is our living situation; we’re on the second floor of an apartment complex, and I can't help but wonder just how much that rhythmic thumping is going to echo through the floorboards. Are there specific models designed with some sort of "noise reduction" or dampened cushioning to keep things quiet?

Also, what kind of price range am I looking at here?

None of these look particularly cushioned either. Honestly, you’d be smart to find something with a more elastic base—your joints will thank you later...

And as for the price tag? We're looking at roughly $800 to $1,500, if my math serves me right...

You can find them over at Gold's Gym in Pittsburgh.

btw you should definitely grab that rowing machine 😉

nimblesurfer20 said:It’s not just about the noise level; you really ought to consider getting one with a more cushioned base, if only to save your joints from the impact...

And as for the price tag... I believe they run anywhere from $500 to $1,000 depending on the model.

😂 Oh, come on, don't tell me they're actually that expensive.

Is there really nothing more budget-friendly out there?

I highly doubt anyone's actually going to start rowing on this thing, haha.

Just grab a mini stepper. You can find them here for like $25. They’re smaller, so you can just toss one in your closet when you're done, plus they actually work better. 🙂

northernfalcon9 said:😂 Come on, don't act like they're actually that expensive.

What, is nothing affordable anymore?

I mean, sure, you can probably find some used gear for cheaper... just try searching on Google and see how prices are moving these days.😉

Honestly, I just bought some gym equipment and ended up dropping nine thousand dollars on a single resistance band... yeah, you read that right.

Since these treadmills are clearly designed for seniors, why wouldn't someone just get an indoor stationary bike instead? It’s quieter for the neighbors, costs less, takes up way less space, and isn't nearly as hard on the joints. Is that really too much to ask?

nimblesurfer20 said:I mean, I'm pretty sure you could find something used and significantly cheaper... honestly, just try typing it into Google and you'll see how much they actually go for.😉

Personally, I was shopping for some gym gear recently and ended up dropping about 9,000 dollars on a single resistance band... yeah, you read that right.

Good grief, what are you even talking about with those prices?😁

I'll see if I can dig up anything else useful.

Since the treadmill is intended for elderly people, why not just get them an exercise bike instead? They're quieter (won't bother the neighbors), cheaper, take up less space, and there’s a lower risk of injury to their joints, right?

They already have an exercise bike. It’s just boring to them.😁
I suspect a treadmill would be far more engaging.

Maybe they can grab something to read while they're on the stationary bike, at least that's what I saw people doing at the local Gold's Gym.

And here you are asking them about rowing
Rowing is killer because it hits every single muscle group, plus it’s easy to pace yourself

btw, I noticed there's actually a ton of different ways to use that machine effectively.

They won't even bother with a quote; they simply couldn't care less.

I actually dropped by the gym a few months back and noticed one of those rowing machines. It looked pretty interesting, though I’ve never actually given one a shot myself.

So, how are the prices looking these days?

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You can screw up pretty much anything if you don't know what you're doing. 😎

Running gear is basically just expensive toys; besides that initial hit to your wallet where you drop a few thousand bucks upfront, you won't have to worry about anything breaking since you can always count on them charging you like six hundred bucks just to swap out some tiny little electrical component that's part of a spare part...