<p>^^^^^My curious cat once jumped on the treadmill while I was on it. Whoosh!!!</p>
<p>She also survived and seems to have lost her desire to keep me company in the gym.</p>
<p>I have the BowFlex Treadclimber. I really love it and it isn’t hard on my knees as a Treadclimber. The only problem is that it has two smaller treads instead of one. I don’t have any problem with it, but my husband, who is not very coordinated can’t use it. His feet stick out when he walks and he keeps hitting the edges of the Treadclimber. If you are coordinated, I would recommend it over a Treadmill.</p>
<p>^^^^I’ve seen the commercials for that and it looks really cool and seems like it would be a fun change from a regular treadmill. However, using the incline on the treadmill puts stress on my back (4 herniated discs), so I’m doubtful I could use this machine. </p>
<p>I wondered a time or two if it would be easy to miss the treads - I’m not unusually uncoordinated, but you never know.</p>
<p>Ah, treadmills. Considered son the runner as well as H a runner. Should have met H’s needs/wishes for a softer surface despite the probable less durability- he would use it more in winters. Old treadmill needed belt care (lubrication), this one does not. Next one- won’t pay as much attention to the reviews and more to the comfort of use. Have learned with decades of getting older that the “best” ones of products aren’t necessarily the best one to get. Do research to eliminate the worst ones. Check on the top ones in your budget (is it worth spending $1000, $2000 or $3000 for you, for example) and go with the one that feels right even if other brands are rated better. You’ll use it more if you like it more.</p>
<p>I have been a competitive runner for over 30 years and do not own a treadmill. I’ve been tempted a few times, but I belong to a gym that has excellent treadmills, and I hate treadmills anyway. That said, I think the decision on which one to buy is very difficult. There seem to be more bad ones on the market than good ones. I would get a club grade treadmill if I could afford it. It would be huge and heavy. I think about 90% of treadmills purchased for home use get about a month’s use and then stand around gathering dust or clothes!</p>
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<p>I suspect that the number of “coat rack” treadmills has something to do with the old adage that you can’t run to get fit, you have to be fit to run.</p>
<p>I just don’t have the patience to slog away on any of these machines. 35 minutes is my limit. It’s so boring. There’s no beginning, middle, or end.</p>