Hello everyone,

I'm looking to buy either a treadmill or cross/elliptical trainer to use at home. The only problem is, I need one with a max user weight of between 170kg - 180kg that is *reasonably* priced. All the ones I've seen on the web so far are upwards of £2,000 (I'm based in the UK), which is (way) too expensive for me. I think something between £400 and £800 would be miles better (but lower is always good!)

Anyway, any help I could get would be much appreciated!

I just found your thread today. I'm in the same boat. My dh and I are looking for a treadmill that can accommodate my dh's size. He weighs 350lbs. The ones that have this kind of weight capacity are expensive. I hope you've found something that works for you. We are going to do some serious searching for one since winter will be here before we know it.

The treadmill I have is a ProForm and I think the capacity is like 300lbs, but I still get on it and it hasn't caused any problems even when I was almost 350. I think of it this way, yeah I'm over the weight capacity now, but if I use it consistently I won't be anymore and it won't be an issue.

might I suggest getting in contact with one of the major companies, Natalus, Precore, Lifestep (maybe just in the US I am not sure) and ask about a refreb on a gym quality maching. They are made to take much higher weights than the home variety (you never waht to max out a motor on a TM because you can burn it out quickly) Also the gym machines are made of better material to withstand being in motion all day.

If you want my vote, I like the new tread climbers, depending how you max out the resistance it can be flat like a TM, and I like the eliptical with arm movement either the kind that have the ramp that incline (precore) or the one with stronger resistance (lifestep)

Sometimes the local gyms will have a sell off of old equipment, you could find out if they are planning on selling anything BUT you wil have to have a house call from the manufaturer to get it refurbished so it might not be worht the expence....

I hope this helps.

Try craigslist dot org and then choose the Craigslist closest to your area. They have a sporting goods section.

People can post free ads with pictures for free. Up to four pictures per ad.

BTW, this is worldwide.