This article will help you distinguish the difference between commercial treadmill and home treadmill.
An interesting phenomenon is happening in the treadmill market these days: a lot of home treadmill are being called commercial treadmills,this can be very confusing for the treadmill buyer.This article will help you distinguish the difference between commercial treadmill and home treadmill.
First of all there are 2 main categories of treadmills: commercial and home treadmills.
Commercial treadmill differ from home treadmill in that they are made for harsher environments, like the gym or health club, and they are built to withstand frequent use. Because of this they are built with a much higher grade of components and subsequently cost more.
For example, most commercial treadmills come with a 4 ply treadbelt instead of the 2 ply treadbelt standard to most home treadmills. They also usually come with a much higher powered motor, built with heavier duty commercial parts.Generally speaking,commercial treadmill prices are much highter than home treadmills’.
One thing to be aware of: I’ve also noticed that even the cheaper brands of home treadmills are now jumping on the bandwagon and calling their more expensive models ‘commercial grade’ treadmills.
These are not really commercial treadmills in my opinion - it simply means that the treadmill was built with heavier grade components than the other treadmills in that brand’s line up.
Bottom line? If you’re looking at commercial treadmills for a health club or gym, consider the brand. Make sure it is a well known commercial brand with a solid reputation. Some examples are Landice, LifeFitness and Star Trac.
If you’re looking for a higher end ‘commercial grade’ treadmill for your home gym, consider a ‘lighter’ version of a commercial treadmill model or a home treadmill brand that specializes in making higher end treadmills. These will serve you just as well and cost you thousands less than a health club commercial unit.
One last tip: Keep in mind that commercial treadmills take up a lot more space than home treadmills and they’re also much heavier. Make sure you have several strong lifters when you have the treadmill delivered or simply pay the extra to have it professionally delivered inside.
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