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My wife is looking for a treadmill around the £500 mark any sound advice on what make/model
Yes, don't bother. Run outside in the fresh air and save the £500 for a nice holiday:d OK I know this isn't what you want to hear but it is my advice on treadmills.any advice on treadmills then???
View attachment 562Yes, don't bother. Run outside in the fresh air and save the £500 for a nice holiday:d OK I know this isn't what you want to hear but it is my advice on treadmills.
flak, flak, watch out Zanshin here comes the flak:worried:
Treadmill RUNNING is inferior.Mr P. I do wish you would not be so dismissive of treadmills and I am not going to vote for or against.
What I will say is that treadmills have a place in the sport. Many people will start out on treadmills to get a little fitter and then move into the real world as their confidence grows. I am a prime example.
Others need the controlled environment a treadmill gives where they can choose the incline if any and when they need to stop do not find themselves a distance from home. Such as my wife who has a heart condition.
By stating that treadmill runners are in some way inferior belittles a lot of peoples efforts which should be applauded.
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But, better than doing nothing at all! And for that reason I wish you wouldn't rubbish it.
I hope you don't think I am arguing. I just wish you could be more positive and see it as a start point for so many people.
I know what you mean. I often walk away from a thread and think hard before I post and I still put my foot in it.
Personally, you played a big part in my decision to venture outdoors and I have learnt a lot from your posts. I also find the speed you pick up on points and respond with humour refreshing.
Gee thanks PedDimple: you're very good with a spade(you can come out of your hole now... for a while
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