Here are tips to choose the right treadmill for you: Obviously, do not buy from the first place you see the treadmill you like. Compare prices online. Visit your local sports discount shop. Check on eBay: Your History: If you’ve never run before, or you’ve run outside but have never used a treadmill, do not buy a brand new expensive machine immediately. Where will the treadmill sit normally? If you are going to run rather than walk on the treadmill, you will need a longer tread since your stride will be longer. Shake, Rattle, and Roll. During the test drive, pay attention to how the treadmill feels, as well as the amount of noise it generates, and how smooth the tread is. warranty: Confirm before you buy what the warranty conditions are. You might get different terms for each part of the treadmill (motor, tread, frame, etc) Safety Does the treadmill have an emergency cut-off device? Speed: If you’re planning to run on the treadmill, check that the top-end speed of the treadmill is high enough.