Purchasing a treadmill for your home is an outstanding way to get fit, enjoy some weight loss and/or train for a marathon (well, how about a step at a time … 5K race unless you’re already a hard core runner).
The range in prices of treadmills is staggering – literally from a couple of hundred dollars to $5,000 or more. The good news is you do not need to spend thousands of dollars to get a decent treadmill in your home. Treadmill manufacturers and sellers are pricing many quality treadmills well below $1,000.
The Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill costs under a $1,000 – but don’t expect it to be loaded with premium features. You do get what you pay for and when you buy the T101 you get a decent treadmill that will give you a decent workout.
Granted the running deck size at 20 inches wide by 55 inches long is not perfect – but it’s decent for smaller people and walkers. In fact, the Horizon Fitness T101 is quite a good treadmill for walkers and joggers. That said, if you’re 6 feet tall or taller, you might look for a treadmill with a 60 inch long running deck.
How else does the Horizon Fitness T101 shine? The built-in programmed workout programs are many and the options are good – will suit a variety of workout objectives. If you don’t want to have the hassle of coming up with your own workout – just hit a few buttons and the T101 computer will step you through a programmed workout. But, if you like doing your own thing – no problem, you can that as well.
One under-hyped aspect about the benefit of treadmills is the cushioning feature they come with. The Horizon Fitness T101 is no exception and offers cushioning which means the tread deck and belt provides a softer running and walking surface than pavement. Even if you love running outside (as I do), it doesn’t hurt to do a running session now and then (especially in bad weather) on a softer surface.
With a maximum 300 lb. user weight capacity, and priced under a $1,000 – the Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill could be perfect for you.
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