Weslo® treadmills Review

Weslo treadmills are meant for light use, mainly walking and also for customers who are on a budget. Its main attractions are its wide range and value for money. It is the entry-level brand manufactured and marketed by Icon Health and Fitness Company and also the cheapest. Most models are below $1000 making them one of the cheapest brands in the market today.

If you are price conscious and don’t want to splurge on high quality treadmills this brand is right for you. These are the most inexpensive brands available in the market. Yet this means that you must compromise on warranty, quality and features. Professional and seasoned runners must look elsewhere for their workout needs because in terms of durability and strength, this brand scores below average.

But for consumers on a budget, Weslo is a safe bet. It competes well with other brands in this price category. In fact, there are very few rivals in this price range because it is simply difficult to construct a good treadmill within this price range. Weslo is available for a dirt-cheap model of below $200.

Weslo has one of the most comprehensive models in the market. It may confuse the consumer who may be faced with models costing between $200 and $1400. The range covers from low cost to mid price level. The entry-level models have got harsh reviews from experts but consumers are savvy enough to realize that they must compromise on quality and wear and tear for a low price.

Serious athletes, expert experienced runners and fitness amateurs who want heavy-duty use of treadmills must avoid the low priced Weslo models. The low priced models suffer in quality of parts, and frequent wear and tear and short, 90-day warranties.

But Weslo has some attractive features thanks to twenty years of treadmill and fitness product expertise and constant attempts at innovation and improvement. It offers certain value for money features not found in other treadmills. Space saving design helps easy to use and store the machine. Manual and motorized treadmills are offered with a range of options like EKG heart Rate monitors, Hand weights, iFit compatibility, adjustable inclines etc.

The main strength of the Weslo is its affordability. If you are buying for a home gym on a budget you have the choice of starting from around $200 in motorized and $99 for manual treadmills. You cannot get cheaper than this deal. They also have some of the best features like adjustable inclines and LCD displays.

The weaknesses of the machine are also apparent. Its low price limits it to being a basic machine- it’s simply impossible to build anything better with the same price. They are suitable for light use not heavy running. Also, there is the poor warranty of 90 days. There is the small size of the tread belt, which makes you awkward on the machine while working out. The brand also does not offer one- touch incline which mans you have to adjust incline manually. The motors have low horsepower both peak and continuous and there are definite weight limits to these treadmills.

So basically you get what you pay for. This machine is meant for light use like walking and for beginner level, not for seasoned runners. Extended warranties are available at extra cost. These are for people who don’t want to spend thousands of dollars for a piece of fitness equipment. It is an affordable alternative to resting inside on rainy days and wintry months.