Treadmill Sensei’s Best Buys

Have you read through my reviews and still not been able to decide which treadmill or elliptical you want to buy? Well fear not! Treadmill Sensei is here to help you in your dilemma! Since you may be working within a budget, I’ve decided to put together a list of my top 3 absolute favorite treadmills and elliptical trainers in each price range. You can see my favorite treadmills for under $1,000, for $1,000 to $2,000 and for those more expensive than $2,000. You can also see my favorite elliptical machines for under $700, for $700 to $1,500 and for those above $1,500. I will help you identify the treadmills and elliptical machines that offer you the best value for your money. I will also be updating my best buys to reflect the new lineups for each year, so you know whatever I show here is current and up to date. To see other great selections of Best Buy treadmills, I also recommend Treadmill Doctor, Consumer Search or Treadmill Review Guru. Tanoshimu!

Treadmill Best Buys

Treadmills Under $1,000

Best Buy: NordicTrack C900

NordicTrack C900 TreadmillThe brand new for 2011 NordicTrack C900 makes a great case for the best-buy treadmill under $1,000 this year. A treadmill of this quality you would expect to see over for $1,000, but the C900 treadmill is regularly on sale for $999! Some highlights include:

SpaceSaver® Design for easy storage
QuadFlex™ Cushioning
0–15% 1-Touch™ Incline
3.0 CHP DurX™ Commercial Pro Motor
20″ x 60″ Treadbelt

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1st Runner Up: ProForm Power 995

2nd Runner Up: Sole F63

ProForm Power 995 TreadmillNearly identical to the NordicTrack C900 and definitely a solid runner-up.

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Sole F63 TreadmillThe cheapest offering from one of my favorite manufacturers is the Sole F63.

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Treadmills $1,000 – $2,000

Best Buy: ProForm Performance 1450

ProForm Performance 1450 TreadmillThe newly released ProForm Performance 1450 is leading the way on innovation. This treadmill comes with a built in web browser on a 10″ full color screen powered by Android. Don’t forget the other goodies, like:

ProShox Plus™ Cushioning System
3.25 CHP DurX™ Commercial Pro Motor
SpaceSaver® Design
0–15% 1-Touch™ Incline
20″ X 60″ 2-Ply Commercial-Grade Treadbelt

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1st Runner Up: NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro

2nd Runner Up: Sole F85

NordicTrack Elite 9500 ProAlso featuring a built-in web browser, the Elite 9500 Pro is a very quality runner-up.

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Sole F85 TreadmillThe Sole F85 is a very beefy treadmill and is the number one selling treadmill from Sole.

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Treadmills Over $2,000

Best Buy: Smooth 9.45 ST

Smooth 9.45ST TreadmillThe Smooth 9.45ST is my favorite treadmill in this category, but I should mention the 9.45TV is identical only it comes with a TV if you like that. This heavy duty commercial grade treadmill has an industry leading warranty and some very cool features like:

Motion control hands free speed adjusting
Hydra Suspension System
Whisper Weave treadbelt for a quieter workout for a running treadmill
Also named a Best Buy by the Treadmill Doctor

1st Runner Up: Lifespan Pro 3

2nd Runner Up: NordicTrack X7i

LifeSpan Fitness Pro 3 TreadmillThe LifeSpan Pro3 is one of the strongest most stable treadmills out there.

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NordicTrack X7i Incline TrainerWhile technically not over $2,000, the X7i Incline Trainer is a steal at only $1,999.

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Elliptical Best Buys

Ellipticals Under $700

Best Buy: ProForm ZE5

ProForm ZE5 EllipticalThe ProForm ZE5 elliptical is simply the best elliptical trainer at this price range. Not to criticize the runner’s up but this category isn’t even close. The ZE5 comes with iFit Live technology built right in, which makes working out a lot more fun. It also comes with 16 built-in workouts to make working out even easier. It also has upper body workout arms.

The best part is you can usually find this elliptical on sale for under $600 at ProForm.com.

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1st Runner Up: Golds Gym Stridetrainer 380

2nd Runner Up: Schwinn 420

Golds Gym Stridetrainer 380 EllipticalYou expect an elliptical this cheap to break in a week. This machine is a pleasant surprise.

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Schwinn 420 EllipticalThe BioGlide motion technology in the Schwinn 420 makes a surprisingly smooth stride.

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Ellipticals $700 – $1,500

Best Buy: NordicTrack ACT Pro

NordicTrack ACT Pro EllipticalThis unique elliptical trainer is actually about half the length of a traditional rear-drive elliptical. I really like the cool design and the motion and movement of the workout. It also has adjustable stride length from 18″ – 22″ so that it can work for anyone in your home. It can even work your upper body at the same time.

As with all NordicTrack machines it is iFit Live compatible, a feature I really like. It is also on sale a lot, so when it is you can’t beat this deal- simply the best you can buy in this price range.

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1st Runner Up: ProForm 990 CSE

2nd Runner Up: NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro

ProForm 990 CSE EllipticalSeveral sophisticated features make the ProForm 990 CSE our first runner up.

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NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro EllipticalThe AudioStrider 990 Pro is one of the most popular models available from NordicTrack.

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Ellipticals Over $1,500

Best Buy: Smooth Agile DMT X2

Smooth Fitness Agile DMT X2 EllipticalThis is the more affordable version of the DMT Agile Trainer from Smooth Fitness. This is a nice, upgraded elliptical. Not only can you use them as elliptical trainers but it also includes adjustable motion. You can choose different elliptical strides and motions, from the normal elliptical arc to a more intense stair stepper motion. This works more muscles for a more intense workout, which I really enjoy.

The Treadmill Doctor also picked this elliptical trainer as a Best Buy as well. The consensus is clear- this elliptical rocks!

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1st Runner Up: NordicTrack Freestrider 35S

2nd Runner Up: ProForm 1200E

NordicTrack FreeStrider 35S EllipticalIncline training meets elliptical training in the versatile Freestrider 35S elliptical.

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ProForm 1200E EllipticalThe 1200E is a solid, commercial grade elliptical trainer from ProForm.

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About Treadmill Sensei

Treadmill SenseiThe Treadmill Sensei has been in the fitness industry for several years. He is familiar with several brands of fitness equipment and has written several reviews of many different treadmills and elliptical machines. You can see what he thinks are the best treadmills or you can get help choosing a treadmill.


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About My Treadmill Reviews

TreadmillMy treadmill reviews are both subjective and objective. They are objective in the sense that I will provide you with information about each machine, such as motor, weight capacity and other features. But they are subjective in the sense that I am really giving my opinion of each treadmill. You may agree or disagree with my opinion, but my hope is that my elliptical and treadmill reviews can be helpful to you in making a decision on what to buy. Remember that each review is just what I think. You can always check out Treadmill Doctor, Treadmill Review Guru or these other treadmill reviews if you want another opinion.