Commercial Grade Treadmill Vs. Commercial Treadmill: What's The
Difference?
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The article "Commercial Grade Treadmill Vs. Commercial Treadmill: What's the
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An interesting phenomenon is happening in the treadmlil market
these days: a lot of home treadmills are being called
'commercial grade treadmills'. This can be very confuisng for
the treadmill buyer.
What's the difference between a commercial grade
treadmill a home treadmill, and an actual
commercial treadmill?
First of all there is 2 main categories of treadmills:
commercial and home treadmills.
Commercial treadmills differ from home treadmills in that they
are made for harsher environments, like the gym or health club,
and they are built to withstand freqeunt use.
Because of this
they are built with a much higher grade of components and
subsequently cost more.
For example, most commercial treadmills come with a 4 ply
treadbelt instead of the 2 ply treadbelt standard to most home
treadmills. They also usually come with a much higher powered
motor, built with heavier duty commercial parts.
Commercial treadmill prices are much higher and many of them
start at $4000+ whereas home treadmills can range from $400 to
$3000.
Here's where it can get confusing: Although there used to be
more of a difference between commercial and home treadmills, the
line is blurring as more and more persons buy 'commercial grade'
treadmills for their homes.
Because of this, brnads like Landice put out 2 versions of
their treadmill lines: the Limited (or LTD) series of treadmills
- built for high end home or light commercial use, and the Club
series- built for heavy club or gym environments.
And former commercial treadmill brands like Sole, (who have
been supplying treadmills to hotels like Hilton for years) are
now making their treadmills available to the home market - for a
home treadmill cost.
These treadmills can truly be called 'commercial grade' meaning
they could be used as a commercial treadmill but is mainly
suited for the high end home gym.
However I've noticed that even the cheaper brands of home
treadmills are right now starting to call their higher end treadmills
'commercial grade'.
This doesn't necessarily mean it is suiatble for a health club
or even a high end home gym.
In my opinion, it simply means that
the treadmill was built with heavier grade components than other
treadmills in that brand's line up. It may still be a great buy
if you like that brand name.
However, if I wanted to buy a commercial grade treadmill for my
home I would not choose these cheaper brnad names - but that's
just my preference.
Bottom line?
When looking at commercial treadmills for a health
club or gym, consider the brand.
Make sure it is a well known
commercial brand with a solid reputation. Some examples are
Landice, LifeFitness and Star Trac.
When searching for a higher end 'commercial grade' treadmill for
your home gym, consider a 'lighter' version of a commercial
treadmill model or a home treadmill brand that's known for
higher end machnies. It will sreve you just as well and cost you
thousands less. For more exapmles of top rated commercial and
commercial grade treadmills visit:
http://www.Treadmillreview.Net/Article_Commercial_Treadmi
lls.Html,
One last note: Keep in mind that commercial treadmills take up a
lot more space than home treadmills and they're also much
heavier. They may not fold so make sure you have several strong
lifters when you have the treadmill delivered.
Good luck and have fun!
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