#1 Buy Online
There are treadmill manufacturers that are willing to sell you their treadmill direct and skip the middleman of the store. You save on store markup and since the manufacturer doesn't have to pay for a store building, salespeople, rent etc., you also save money.
Buying direct and online can save you up to 45% off retail.
Examples of treadmill manufacturers that sell straight to the consumer are:
#2 Buy In Installments
For many people, a $1000 treadmill is a large purchase to make - but if you split it into installments over the year, a treadmill becomes much more affordable.
For example if you buy an $800 treadmill on installments of 7 equal payments, you're paying around $114 every 30 days for 7 months. That's quite affordable for most people and after the 7 months you have a treadmill free and clear - without the strain on your pocketbook.
Treadmill Stores that offer installments:
- Workout Warehouse (Proform, Weslo, Nordic Track, Image, Reebok, Healthrider starting from $129.00)
#3 Buy A Used Treadmill
You can often get a used treadmill for about half the price as you'll find in the store. Many commercial grade treadmills are refurbished/rebuilt and then resold to the home consumer for half the list price.
You can also find discount treadmills in your local newspaper. The only downside with this that you usually won't have access to the treadmill warranty (if there is still one).
Plus, if the seller knows something you don't about the treadmill, you might end up buying a machine that squeaks or stops working a week after you get home.
So those are 3 ways to get a cheap treadmill. For the best places to buy a cheap treadmill check out our Discount Treadmill Stores page.
Looking for cheap treadmills? A quality motorized treadmill will usually cost you $1000+ (and definitely more if you plan on running).
But there are places you can save money and get a quality treadmill for less.
Please note that I'm not saying buy a cheap quality treadmill - because a treadmill with cheap cushioning and materials can end up costing you in the long run in both repairs, wasted time and injured hips, knees and joints.
However if you're looking for ways to save money on a quality treadmill here are the top 3 ways to get a treadmill cheap:
