Advantages: Sturdy, easily folded away.
Disadvantages: Manual incline

...I bought this treadmill from Tesco Direct about two years ago and it is still going strong. It sits beside my desk and folds upwards which is great for keeping it out of the way. It is then easily opened using a key on the side and the main belt drops down to the floor. It has different speeds and also preset programmes which challenge your fitness by speeding up and slowing down at different times. It is very sturdy and has an emergency cut out switch that you can attach to your clothes and a drinks holder. The only thing I miss is the incline which you have to adjust manually when treadmill is off but for the money it is a great treadmill.... Read review

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Advantages: Cardiovascular workout, works bums and thighs
Disadvantages: Neds willpower, takes up space

...**Ciao Health Warning** At no time try to imagine BizzyBek on a step machine, the disturbed mental image could seriously damage your health and Ciao will not be held responsible for any ill effects caused. In this opinion I would like to talk about Steppers in general as well as my own Tunturi machine which is tri 400 which is practically identical to the C500 but was one year earlier I believe Ah the step machine. From the humble stairs to the hi-tech step machine, stair climbing has long been hailed as one of the most effective exercises to firm and tone bums and thighs. From the simplistic first hydraulic step machines to the new fangled, positively sci-fi creations many of us will either come across one of these instruments of torture at a gym or bring the contraption into our own home. I have done both, I've climbed... Read review

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Advantages: MAKES YOU A FIT AND HEALTHY PERSON
Disadvantages: absolutely none.. a tad bit costly but worth it!

...Let all of your blubber simply Run away with the tunturi's cross trainer! Plonk your chubby teenager on this machine infront of Big Brother and your good to go.. or rather they are good to go! They will get fit in no time! No excuse not to excersize now!! It is a superb machine! Will last absolutely forver! It is deffinetly like something you would find in a suave health club as it is such good quality and it certianly looks it! We received this fabulous machine only a matter of weeks ago and already all of our 6 family members have toned up and become addicted to the excersize. The cross-trainer comes in a box of dis-assembled peices. It also includes a well detailed, thick instruction booklet and a small booklet on the instructions to use when assembling. The bigger peices are very heavy and so I advise you not to try... Read review

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Advantages: QUALITY, VALUE FOR MONEY, COMPACT.
Disadvantages: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

...INTRO After the sudden death of my 7 year old Pro-form treadmill it was time to start looking for something to replace it with but being somewhat out of pocket (probably due to credit crunch/petrol prices) my budget was under £400. I must say I didn't think that I'd be able to get much treadmill for my money. FINDING A TREADMILL I started my searching on the Internet with a firm called fitness-superstore http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk, which has a great range of low priced treadmills and I soon became zapped by the latest designs and specifications of the new range of treadmill on the market. As I set my budget at under £400 this helped me to narrow my searching and leave me with 3 possible treadmills that met my needs, the makes were Pro-form, Weslo, Reebok. After some head scratching I decided that the 'Reebok I RUN... Read review

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Advantages: Exercise for the unfit.....with advanced features for the fitter
Disadvantages: Doesn't remember last session stats | Manual Incline

...I'm overweight and very self-conscious about my size, but I do want to do something about it. For a while I tried using my local gym, but soon felt embarrassed to exercise next to all the other very fit members. So when my ever-loving husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, I chose a "complete home gym". One part of the gym was this treadmill, which I love using and think is almost as good as the one at the local gym. ---Setting Up--- The treadmill was delivered part-assembled in a large cardboard box. Now, just so you're clear, it takes up a lot of room when assembled and you need even more room during assembly. So if you only have a pokey little area then this is not for you. Assembly was actually very easy, and it took myself and my husband about 30 minutes from opening the box to plugging in. But just don't do... Read review

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Advantages: An easy to use, heavy duty aid to personal fitness and well being
Disadvantages: Initially costly but otherwise none

.... The Choices As mentioned above, I was looking for general fitness and stamina activities rather than body building or major weight loss. I am otherwise reasonably fit, modestly overweight and in late middle age. Following my experience of apparatus at the gym, the most comfortable piece of equipment was the treadmill. It was logical that I should choose such a purchase. The static bike would have been similar, the cross-trainer was somewhat too strenuous and I never did get away with the stair type exerciser (too much like hard work). Rule 1 of regular exercise: be comfortable and happy with the actual apparatus. Work with it and not against it. Get used to it and you will want to come back for more. Exercise should never be seen as a penance – you will soon stop doing it if it is. I am aware there are many makes of treadmill on offer... Read review

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Advantages: Quiet running
Disadvantages: Assembly Instructions

...Why The Horizon Sonic 11 If I am fit I am happy, if I can lose weight I am even happier. The weight is gradually going off from following the Atkins Diet, but I am nowhere near as fit as when I was working. I like walking, but not by myself. We live in the country and around us are so many lonely roads which make me nervious. I joined the local fitness club, but every time I turned up the treadmills were occupied by people who were determined to do the marathon, so I spent most of my time hanging around waiting. It was rather expensive too. I decided the only solution would be to get a treadmill of my own. I had two problems, it would have to be stored in the sitting room and it had to be quiet. Hubby likes watching the TV!!! I checked out reviews in Ciao and then looked in Ebay, but I... Read review

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Advantages: able to exercise at home, needs small space
Disadvantages: none

...Ever since the birth of my youngest daughter almost three years ago I seem to have been fighting a battle to lose weight - at times I seem to be winning and at others it's more like I'm losing, but one of the things that definitely seems to have helped was buying my York Pacer foldable treadmill. I used to be a bit of a gym addict, but with two young children I have neither the time nor the energy to spend evenings at the gym any more! In a moment of desperation, I said to my husband a couple of years ago 'If I can't go to the gym - why not bring the gym to me!' Well it seemed a good idea but of course wasn't practical in terms of space but we did work out that we probably had room for a tredmill! I did a bit or research and discovered that the York Pacer ws available at a cost of £300! This might seem quite expensive, but when I... Read review

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Advantages: East to use, can work at your own pace
Disadvantages: It's exercise LOL!

...I received a lovely present a couple of weeks ago - a Leslie Sansone's Total Strider Treadmill. It had belonged to my friend's mother who has sadly passed away and he asked if I wanted it. I naturally jumped (or walked) at the chance. I have done a bit of research and found that the cost of this item when it was new would have been in the region of £120. I don't know if this exact model is still available to buy new but they often appear on EBay at a reasonable price although it is a heavy piece of equipment so it may well have to be collected rather than posted. The Total Strider comes complete with a leaflet giving comprehensive instructions on how to assemble the Strider, although mine was already assembled I am glad to say as I am hopeless at this sort of thing, a leaflet on how to use the Strider and a DVD showing some... Read review

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Advantages: Again - easy to use and lasts and lasts
Disadvantages: Unfortunately won't do the exercise for me, I have to work!!

...Overall, Really pleased with this treadmill. For the price it is basic but that does mean simple/easy to use and 'does exactly what it says'! I purchased this treadmill secondhand and it had already been regularly used for 2 years. The condition on the belt is excellent and takes heavy wear (me and 3 dogs (not at the same time!) really well. The belt is quite wide and long compared to many. The digital display requires batteries, but these last well. The console is quite self-explanatry and you can either just push the button to go - up or down speed or you can set in how far/how many calories/ how fast exactly etc. It also has a large stop button, for safety. It comes with a safety key, which you can attach to your belt and will stop the machine immediately if pulled out. It also has a pulse monitor which can go on your... Read review

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