Heavy Duty Treadmills and Running Machines

The following treadmills are heavy duty and suitable for regular use by heavier runners.

Everyone has a starting point at which they turn their lives around, for some, the starting point can be a bit heavier than others. Because of this, treadmill manufactures have engineered products geared specifically for heavy duty use.

The main difference in a running machine designed for heavier weighted people is how it's built and reinforced. Because walking and running exerts more weight than the scale says when you are standing still, the rigors of running can make lesser quality machines fall apart. Build quality consists of stronger materials, usually steel instead of plastic, along with better quality welds. These machines tend to weight little bit more but many are still available as compact models that can easily be folded away for easy storage.

Horizon's CST4.6 is a compact design, allowing you to fold up the deck for easy storage, but will also easily handle up to 325 pounds. Sitting near the top of the heavy duty treadmill line is the Life Fitness T3 Treadmill Advanced, a premium treadmill with built in heart-rate monitor, heart rate synced workouts and reinforced base. The Brand New York Fitness Anniversary t202 treadmill features a 2.0hp continuous motor and inputs for any MP3 player.

What all 3 of those treadmills have in common is that they were designed for specifically for heavier people. The way in which they were built and how the running deck was created was in such a way that you will have trouble free ownership for years to come, with a little more reinforcement built into the running deck to give a little more cushion.

When shopping for a heavy duty treadmill there are a few things you want to consider. Overall build quality and craftsmanship. Buying something made of steel makes more sense than plastic for example. Constant HP motor means a lot more than one that has a high peak HP number and little else to offer. Lastly, a treadmill you can grow with. Buying a treadmill will make you thinner over time, make sure it's feature rich enough to keep you motivated.