TREADMILL CONSUMER REPORTS

DO YOU WANT TO LOOK TEN YEARS YOUNGER?

Tired of looking old? A Tunturi elliptical crosstrainer may be the solution. A Tunturi elliptical crosstrainer will allow you to hit the snooze button, get much needed extra beauty rest, and look 10 years younger. How? Because your “commute” to the gym will be from your bedroom to your living room.

Do you want to give your husband’s 24 year-old stunning secretary a run for her money? Do you want your husband to look at you with lust the way he did before you got married and had kids?

Unlike ordinary treadmills, a Tunturi elliptical crosstrainer gives you a full body workout. Meaning, because it allows you to move your arms as well as your legs, you are getting twice the workout you would than if you just ran on a treadmill.

Being a busy mom with young children doesn’t leave you time to do the regular day-to-day chores and errands you need to do as it is. Where would you find the time to go to the gym? What about a babysitter? Hiring a babysitter 4 times a week (which is the minimal amount of times you’ll need to go to the gym if you want to see results) is costly and inconvenient.

More painful is the fact that you’re paying for a gym membership, but never go because you just don’t have the time. If your gym membership is a half decent one, it costs you at least $100 a month. Now, let’s do the math. $100 a month, easily translates to $1,200 a year. That’s a down payment on a car.

When you add the additional carfare and/or gas fare, your yearly expenses for your gym membership costs an addition $200 – minimum. That’s $1,400 dollars. What would you rather spend $1,400 on? A nice vacation or a membership to a gym you never attend?

Can you see yourself looking 10 years younger, fitter, trimmer and firmer? Can you see yourself sleeping later? Can you see yourself in your living room exercising 20 minutes a day – at your own convenience? A Tunturi elliptical crosstrainer just might be the solution.

AVOID THESE TOP 3 MISTAKES WHEN BUYING A TREADMILL

Buying a treadmill is a major investment. So it’s important to do your research before investing your hard earned money. Many people see a trend and follow it immediately without doing prior product research. Let’s take the Weslo C44 treadmill for instance.

Weslo C44

The Weslo C44 is extremely popular according to Google Keyword Tools. That means that somehow, someone started some fan fare about the Weslo C44 and it caught on like wild fire. But have you actually read any reviews on it? Just because a treadmill is “popular” doesn’t mean it is a good fit for you.

Know Thyself

Okay, I know your personality type. You are the type of person that is not naturally motivated or gung ho about anything; nor are you easily impressed. You are definitely not inclined to wake up at 5:30 a.m. and hit the gym.

But you want to lose weight because you’ve been eating a certain food, and this food has made you gain about 8-10 pounds. You’re a low energy person, so a drastic sweat- producing, butt-kicking workout is totally out of the question.

Junk Food Makes You Fat!

You’re on a serious budget because your husband is in medical school and you’re paying all the bills until he finishes. Your living quarters are moderate so you need to place furniture strategically. You don’t have any kids yet so you have some money to splurge.

Believe it or not, knowing your own personality type, your habits, your likes and dislikes are important factors in deciding whether you should buy the popular Weslo C44 treadmill.

Weslo C44 – Review

That being said, a review of the Weslo Cadence treadmill c44 revealed the following specs:

• Price Range $299 – $389
• Easy to Read Console
• Safety Key
• 0-10 mph digital speed control
• Foldable
• 3 Levels of Incline
• Maximum incline is 9%
• Tread belt is 16 x 47″ (short deck but wide enough)
• Warranty – 90 days for parts and labor and 1 year on motor
• Weight – 112 pounds

Get A Treadmill That Fits Your Lifestyle

Based on your personality profile, you’re better off purchasing a treadmill that is made for walking and occasionally sprinting – but definitely not for running. For walking, you’ll need a treadmill that has a short deck – say up to, but no longer than 47 inches.

ProForm 985 Audio Trainer

Longer decks are for serious runners and avid exercisers (Landice, ProForm and Tunturi are best suited for runners) – which you clearly are not. You would prefer a leisurely walk on the treadmill. You’ll also need a treadmill that goes up to 10 MPH, but certainly not more than that.

Short deck treadmills tend to be much cheaper than high end treadmills, which is great for you. You can also purchase a foldable treadmill more often than not with shorter deck treadmills than with longer deck treadmills.

No Wonder the Weslo C44 is So Popular
Given that most people are “leisurely walkers” more so than avid exercisers, the Weslo C44 treadmill seems to be the right fit for you and lots of others. Prices vary from store to store, but you can definitely purchase a Weslo C44 in the $299 to $399 range. I haven’t seen any priced higher than that.

Pros

What I love about the Weslo C44 is that it has an important feature called a safety key, which is needed to start the treadmill. This safety key also stops the treadmill immediately in emergency situations. That’s great for when you decide to have little ones running around the house.
I also like that the LCD console is large and easy to read and the controls are well marked. The best feature is that it is foldable which means it will take up less space. Most treadmills are about the size of a couch.

Your Weslo Won't Take Up Too Much Space

Based on your living quarters, you would do best with a foldable treadmill.

Cons

However, there are a few things that I don’t like about the Weslo C44 and that is that some assembly is required. For me, I hate putting things together, but that’s just me. I prefer to have it shipped either already assembled or have the delivery guy assemble it for me.
Another thing that I don’t like is the limited warranty.

The Weslo C44 has a frame and motor warranty of 1 year and service and labor warranty of 90 days. That is really bad. But the good news is because you’re not a runner, you won’t put much wear and tear on the treadmill and so your Weslo C44 is likely to last – at least for a year.

Opting For Higher End Treadmills

You can also opt for a higher end treadmill, which means, you will spend maybe between $499 and $999. These are what I call mid-range priced treadmills. They have better warranties, more durability and more “bells and whistles.”

My Conclusion

Still, for what you’re purchasing the Weslo C44 for (which is for walking purposes) and based on your personality type, I’d say I understand why this treadmill is so popular and therefore you should go for it.

GETTING YOUR MOTOR REPLACED

Do you have an awful burning smell coming from your Weslo treadmill motor? A burning smell means there is something wrong with your motor. Some type of friction is occurring. This is just one of several types of commonly faced problems by treadmill owners. Not to worry – just yet. I’m here to give you a few tips.

The first thing to do is UNPLUG the treadmill and DO NOT turn it on again. Open the deck. Usually, if you open the deck and readjust the belt, that will fix the problem.

If that doesn’t work, you have 2 options:
1) Replace the motor
2) Upgrade

Replacing the motor yourself is very easy. Just make sure you read the manufacturer’s manual and make sure you purchase the correct replacement motor.

Now if your treadmill is a cheapo piece of junk (like the Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44) it may self-destruct by cooking itself to death from the insides.

In that case, you’ll have to purchase a totally new one. But this time, it would be wise to invest in a high-end, high quality treadmill by Landice or Nordictrack.

Your Treadmill Stops When You Get On It

If your treadmill stops functioning as soon as you step on it, that totally defeats the purpose. Do you agree? Okay. Nine out of ten that means your belt is worn or old. If it is a brand new treadmill, the manufacturer is responsible for replacing it. But you must make sure your warranty covers it. Still, it’s an easy problem to fix. But first, let me tell you a little anecdote.

Understanding Treadmill Lingo

Weslo C44 Treadmill claims to have 2.25 THP horsepower motor. A treadmill’s motor is only as good as its horse power. The actual horsepower rating of the Weslo Cadence C44 Treadmill is really around 1 to 1.25 horsepower…and it is the size of a soup can.

I have a cousin named Lula who bought the Weslo C44 because it had a maximum user capacity of 250 pounds and she had intended to lose weight quickly (she currently weighs about 285 pounds).

I’ve said this before in my reviews and I’ll say it again. When looking to buy a treadmill, make sure the maximum user weight is at least 50 pounds OVER what you weigh. Why?

Manufacturers generally over state the weight capacity on their machines and, if you want your treadmill to last, you need to factor that in.

Meaning, my cousin Lula should have purchased a treadmill with at least a 325 pound max user weight. She didn’t and she burned out her motor. Some people never learn!

The Moral of the Story is…

This is not a motor that was ever meant to be hauling 250 pounds. I’d have given it a ranking of 200 lbs at the maximum, but 175 lbs as a safer bet.

Okay, so getting back to fixing your Weslo treadmill motor. Always refer to your owner’s manual before doing any repair work. Remember to always unplug your machine first. Go under the hood that’s on the deck with a screwdriver. Once it’s opened, loosen the belt with your screw driver and slip it off gently.

Replace it with a new belt. Put the new belt on the same way you took off the old one but do it in reverse. This will make more sense when you read your owner’s manual. Landice makes quality treadmills and quality motors for their treadmills.

Is Your Treadmill on Steroids?

If your treadmill gets tempermental, meaning it vascillates between speeds without you touching the controls, dusty speed sensors are usually the cause of vascillation between speeds. That’s also an extremely easy problem to solve.

Dusting off your treadmill regularly, opening it up and dusting inside of it will help keep dust at bay.

The Importance of Treadmill Maintenance

Treadmill maintenance is very important, especially if you buy an inexpensive brand like the Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44.
But you need to have your treadmill serviced regularly. If you can’t afford it or don’t have time, then it’s critical for you to perform service on your own.