Between dogs, I had a NordicTrack. I believe in high quality equipment. Many different price points so look carefully at the differences.

But....I didn't use it for years, it was out of the way in the basement. We decided to give it to one of our tenants. It started right up!

Do you have a ‘Play It Again Sports’ in your area? Ours always seem to have lots of looks like new treadmills to choose from.

Our like new, hardly used treadmill was given away a few years ago.

We use ours regularly for walking...Proform.

We have a NordicTrack. The iFit program has lots and lots of scenic walks, which is my speed. Ours is not top of the line and has performed very well. Unlike me, my husband uses it to run quite a lot every single day.

I have a Nautilus treadmill that I've had for a few years and have used almost daily. I mostly do a walk/run combo, so don't go overly "hardcore". It's held up quite nicely and was purchased new. I think I'd be very leery of a secondhand machine, but I feel that way about most things that are mechanical / electronic these days.

THank you all for chiming in. I have looked a bit at Proform which is what I had years ago and also looked at a lower end Nordic Track. Not familiar with Nautilus but will look for that. I forgot all about Play It Again Sports but thought they focused on smaller equip - there are 2 about an hour from me so will check. Ida I totally agree about buying used for things like this as I don't want to buy someone else's problem. DH is the final arbiter on all things mechanical, which makes going to a store and buying new sound much more pleasant than dealing with FBM and all that implies!

After my ancient elliptical died, I was on the verge of buying a treadmill for walking before deciding to get another elliptical. But I asked the repair person who was over to try to resuscitate the elliptical which brands of treadmill he would recommend based on the repair calls that he made. He said that in his opinion the most reliable were Life Fitness and True. He also recommended that I go with a basic console, and not something that was reliant on an internet-based exercise platform. He said the electronics are always the first thing to go.

@jmck_nc that's a strong endorsement and will be sure to look at that brand now.

@sas95 always good to check with the people who do the fixing! I prefer the basic models in almost anything for exactly that reason - don't need or want internet capabilities on a piece of fitness equipment.

For walking, we have a Bowflex Treadclimber. We've had it for probably 7 years and it's worked well. We use it intermittently. My husband used it daily for a while and now I use it several times a week during the winter. It's a good workout and intended specifically for walking not running. It's different than a treadmill but something to consider if walking is what you want to do.

https://www.bowflex.com/treadclimber/tc200/100457.html

I have an Image Treadmill. Thing is, it's about 30 years old! Love it....but...it's super heavy. Super big. Has programs or you can program it for speed and inclines. I "had" a service contract I purchased for the first 3 years. The diodes in the display started going out, so the display was replaced. The belt was askew, the edges unravelled. The belt was replaced along with the rear roller. After that...I discontinued the service contract...and nothing else has gone wrong with it. They still sell them.

I think you'll LOVE walking in front of a TV....I do! Very enjoyable!

You got me looking online at treadmills. I have a rowing machine which I love but it would be nice to alternate. Anyway, came across this - interesting info Treadmill Doctor

Arapaho I have scoured that website lately and read up on all the suggestion, read reviews on various sites but ya know there's nothing that beats the info from everyone here!

nicole that's my hope. My sleep patterns are changing and I'm waking up much earlier than DH. Most of the time I lie quietly hoping to fall back to sleep or go to the living room to read. It would be nice to tiptoe down to the basement and get on the treadmill with ear buds before breakfast even if it's only for 30 minutes.

prickleypear - watched a video just now on the treadclimber - that's an interesting machine but not for me.

I'd never heard of a Bowflex treadclimber, so I looked it up. I have something like it by Sharper Image. I like it too. It's a different workout and I often alternate between machines. It's especially good for your calf muscles.

I have a Lifespan treadmill desk, so the treadmill is only for walking and doesn’t incline. Good to use when you are doing work or otherwise online.