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Reebok Treadmills Revealed
There is no denying it, Reebok treadmills are a well recognized brand in the fitness equipment industry. All around the world the Reebok name is synonymous with quality sporting products and in the case of Reebok treadmills it is no different.
Interestingly enough the Reebok treadmills are not produced by Reebok as some might think, but instead Icon Health and Fitness, the largest manufacturer of exercise equipment in the world. By teaming up with Icon, Reebok have been able to put their name on some quality treadmills without the huge costs of designing and producing the machines themselves.
Priced at around $1,000-$1,500 they are aimed at the general home gym user or as Reebok say "designed for clubs, made for the home". Two of the best value treadmills in the range, the Reebok 5500C treadmill and the Reebok 3500C treadmill, have good quality components like a 2-2.5HP motor for a powerful workout and a 20 x 60 inch treadmill belt so you can really stretch out.
The only reservation I have is that a respected treadmill authority stated "there are some serious compromises in component construction" of the Reebok treadmills. When a leading fitness industry expert has this to say about the Reebok range then you sit up and take notice.
Also sometimes you might see a commercial treadmill carrying the Reebok brand name. These treadmills are not made by Icon so keep this in mind if you are looking around.
Advantages
Reebok
treadmills are well priced for the specification that their treadmills offer. They are also backed up by one of the biggest names in the sporting world. You can be sure that it is not a fly by night outfit.
Disadvantages
The negative comment on the component construction from a leading treadmill authority really concerns me. Also the fact that Reebok is not a treadmill specialist. I prefer to buy and use equipment from companies that make their own equipment and specialize in the fitness equipment industry.
Recommendation
For those die hard Reebok enthusiasts, who am I to tell you not to buy a Reebok treadmill. You can't fault their reputation.
However, personally I wouldn't consider Reebok treadmills. I feel there are a number of better, more fitness equipment specific brands (check out my treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews) to choose from.
If you are thinking of spending this much money you should seriously consider comparing different brands and machines before making a decision.
About the Author
Dean Iggo is a keen fitness enthusiast and home gym user. He is also the webmaster of home-gym-buyers-guide.com a website providing unbiased home exercise equipment reviews and tips.
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