Buying exercise equipment

[Storkenheimer]

My wife has been asking for a treadmill, I haven't been convinced yet I want to spend the money or have that thing taking up space in the house. Anyone have recommendations on where to buy or what kind? Do any of the 2nd hand stores sell decent ones? Should I look on Craigslist?

Would a stationary bike or elliptical be better? Never personally owned any of this equipment, so just curious. Thanks!

What a horrible thing to say about your wife.

 

[bpmdu]

My wife has been asking for a treadmill, I haven't been convinced yet I want to spend the money or have that thing taking up space in the house. Anyone have recommendations on where to buy or what kind? Do any of the 2nd hand stores sell decent ones? Should I look on Craigslist?

Would a stationary bike or elliptical be better? Never personally owned any of this equipment, so just curious. Thanks!

The disadvantages to buying new would be delivery and set up. I've heard Pro-Form treadmills can be miserable to set up when new and they're one of the better brands out there IMO.
I have a NordicTrack C970 that I bought directly from NordicTrack when they had a big sale and free shipping. Set up wasn't great but at least I didn't get a dead display or have a missing part. It's a great treadmill, has solid power with a 3CHP motor, set up is somewhat easy, and it wasn't insanely expensive.
There isn't anything wrong with buying a GOOD used treadmill but I wouldn't buy a used cheap one.
Not a fan of Ellipticals personally but a lot of people seem to use them. Stationary bikes aren't bad but I think they're harder to really get a work out on. They can certainly be had for not a lot of money, though

 

[Acylum]

I bought the plane before the treadmill, but to each his own I guess.

 

[BCClone]

The disadvantages to buying new would be delivery and set up. I've heard Pro-Form treadmills can be miserable to set up when new and they're one of the better brands out there IMO.
I have a NordicTrack C970 that I bought directly from NordicTrack when they had a big sale and free shipping. Set up wasn't great but at least I didn't get a dead display or have a missing part. It's a great treadmill, has solid power with a 3CHP motor, set up is somewhat easy, and it wasn't insanely expensive.
There isn't anything wrong with buying a GOOD used treadmill but I wouldn't buy a used cheap one.
Not a fan of Ellipticals personally but a lot of people seem to use them. Stationary bikes aren't bad but I think they're harder to really get a work out on. They can certainly be had for not a lot of money, though

Our treadmill was delivered and set up. Was same price as a Scheels sale so being a ma and pa store was a nice bonus.