Hi FionaJill,

DH and I bought a treadmill about 12 months ago and DH did most of the research and talking but here?s what I remember.

Make sure the motor is enough to power the treadmill when running, on an incline etc. I would recommend testing the treadmills at the shop as they have different suspension so can feel quite different. Find one you like. Ensure the belt area is wide enough and long enough so that it does not infringe on your natural stride while excercising.

Other things you may want to consider is if it is heart monitor compliant or whether you have to hold onto the bars to measure your heart rate. This may only be a concern if you are looking at getting a heart rate monitor. I guess check the range of programs on the treadmill and how easy it is to change speed, incline etc.

I only realised after we got ours it doesn?t have a pause function, so if my shoe lace needs tying up the treadmill keeps going. Only a little thing that doesn?t really bother me, but it may to someone else? It also does not give a workout summary at the end of the workout. It just simply goes back to the screen for choosing the program. This one bothers me a little more as I like to see what I?ve achieved in the workout so I just have to be vigilante towards the end and watch the screen as I go.

If I think of anything else I'll drop back in.