A treadmill's price is a huge buying factor in today's economy. Can you afford one? Treadmills range in price from a hundred dollars for a cheap model to several thousand for a commercial quality model. What special features you want your treadmill to have will determine the treadmills price.

If you want to spend a hundred dollars at the local closeout center be prepared for a manual treadmill. With a manual treadmill you start it and keep it going by using your body's force. Most people find this very inconvenient and end up not using their treadmill at all after the first week.

For a few hundred dollars you can get a standard electric model run by a motor that will go on it's own. In this price range you should get one that will go different speeds or rates, known as miles per hour. You need to find one that will work for you if you want to walk but also goes fast enough for you to run on it too. Some of the more expensive models go 12 miles per hour or more!

The horsepower, also known as HP, is a good way to tell if you are getting your moneys worth. Average models have about 2HP while commercial models may have 5HP. What is the weight limit on your machine. Some cheap models only hold 180 pounds while the high end models may hold up to 400 or more!

The more money you spend the more of a workout you can get. The low end models have no incline while for just a bit more money you can get one that does. By setting your machine up at an incline you set yourself up to burn more calories faster.

The price should also reflect the extra features that are built into the treadmill. Are you paying extra for a model with an mp3 docking station when you don't own a mp3 player? Is there a heart rate monitor? Does the console show how fast you are going or how many calories you are burning? A digital console can be very convenient and well worth the price.

When considering the price of a treadmill you also need to consider the warranty. Is it included or do you have to buy it separately? With a cheap model there may not be a warranty or it may cost you several hundred dollars extra. Usually the higher end models comes with a warranty included because they stand behind their high quality products.

A treadmills price is a huge factor in deciding which one to buy. The price is based on the features, warranty, and brand. When making a big purchase such as a treadmill just remember that you get what you pay for.