Searching for the best home treadmill? The good news is that you have more options than ever before.

But that can also be bad news – since more choices can be confusing. And every manufacturer these days is touting a \”Best Buy\” rating from some consumer magazine or some other so-called expert.

So how do you choose? After all, you want to make the right choice. You want a sturdy, stable well-built treadmill that will hold up over the long run, right?

Well, it\’s actually not as confusing as it seems. The key way to find your best home treadmill is to ask yourself these 3 crucial questions:

#1 What\’s Currently On the Market?

Most treadmill brands offer new models every year. Along with these, you can also usually find some older models kicking around in stores that have not been sold off.

In general, the newer models are much better than older ones, offering better fitness tools, longer walking areas, strong motors and even longer warranties.

This is also why a \”Best Buy\” rating that a treadmill earned 2 years ago is no longer really a \”Best Buy\” since that treadmill has been eclipsed by newer, better treadmills.

When can you expect to see these models? Well most manufacturers will start to release the new year\’s models around November of the previous year. So the new 2011 models should start to trickle out around November of 2010.

By January of that year, most new models have been introduced and it\’s rare to see anything new come onto the market until the next November.

So now that you\’ve taken stock of what is on the market, ask yourself the next question:

#2 What is Your Price Range?

There\’s no point in comparing a $700 treadmill to a $1800 treadmill. You\’ll just be in for a let-down.

Know your price range or top price point before you start looking. Then compare your treadmill options that are only around that price point.

This saves you valuable time since you\’re just concentrating on the treadmills you can afford – and it cuts down on the treadmill options that are out of your price range.

It\’s also easier for you to develop a good eye and be able to spot a killer deal when you see it.

Once you know your target price point, then you can ask yourself the final question.

#3 What Features Are the Most Important To You?

What is the main reason you want to buy a treadmill? Do you want to slim down? Do you want to train for a long-distance marathon? Want to decrease stress? Want to skip the long lines at the gym?

Knowing these things will then help you decide which treadmill features are most important to you. These are the features that will then make up your personal \”best home treadmill\”.

So for example, if I am a taller runner who plans to train for a long-distance marathon, the best treadmill for me will probably have an extra-long belt, excellent cushioning and be built to commercial-grade quality.

If I want to lose weight, the best treadmill for me might include several built-in weight loss fitness programs or tracking tools to set fitness goals over time.

If I get bored easily, maybe I\’ll want a treadmill with a built-in TV or even Internet access so I can read the business news online while walking (yes, there are actually treadmills that do this!)

So you see how knowing your goals will then tell you which features will make up the best home treadmill for you.

Now that you are ready and know these key 3 things – how do you find the best home treadmills? Take your time and see what\’s out there. Do some research, visit treadmill review websites and manufacturer websites.

The good news is that treadmills today are much better than in the past. So you won\’t make a mistake if you take your time, do your research and trust your decision.

Author Bio: Kathryn ONeill is chief editor for Treadmill Reviews a site offering the latest treadmill brand reviews and product ratings. For a list of the best-rated treadmills this year visit Best Home Treadmills

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