Treadmills for $1500 - $3000 are considered mid-range treadmills, suitable for home use. They should have sturdy construction and may extras to make your workout interesting and enjoyable. The following were recommended by various sources in my research.
1. Smooth 7.1HR Pro Treadmill
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This is the update to the Smooth 7.1, top-rated for the budget category by TreadmillDoctor.com, with the price bumping it up into the mid-price category. It is a very stable folding treadmill with a 2.75 HP motor and lifetime warranty. Has a heart rate pulse grip and wireless chest strap. Six pre-set programs, including heart rate control. Nine user profiles - user can store their weight, height, sex and target heart rate.
2. Lifefitness T3 Treadmill
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Consumer Guide recommends the LifeFitness T3 citing its overall quality plus the interactive workouts. Using the Polar wireless heart rate monitor, it automatically varies incline and speed. You can also store and retrieve your own workouts or use their programmed ones.
3. Sole F85 Treadmill
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The 3.5 HP continuous duty motor is the biggest in this price range. It is rated for users up to 400 pounds. The Sole F85 has both grip EKG and chest heart readouts. Comes with 6 Standard, 2 User Defined and 2 Heart Rate programs. Rated third runner-up in its price category by TreadmillDoctor.com for 2005-06, who calls it "one of the best fold-ups on the planet."
4. Lifespan TR3000-HRC Treadmill
TreadmillDoctor.com rates this as a runner-up best buy for 2006, citing great look and quality finish. It comes in at just over $1500, so it is one of the least expensive in this category, especially with heart rate control features. It has a 2.75 HP motor and features a longer deck for those with longer strides.5. Pacemaster Gold Elite
Expanded belt is 20" x 60" with a continuous duty 3.0 HP motor that will carry walkers up to 400 pounds. It has a wide range of workouts heart rate, fat burn, cardio and custom workout programs. Treadmilldoctor.com rates it tops in its price class, and says it beats many higher priced treadmills as well.6. Pacemaster Bronze
Big 3.0 HP continuous duty motor and a 30-year reputation makes this a solid choice. Rated second runner-up in its price category by TreadmillDoctor.com in 2005-06.7. BodyGuard T240 Treadmill
Motor 2.75 HP. Has 6 preset workouts and a heart-rate control workout. For users up to 350 pounds. TreadmillDoctor.com gave this a Best Buy rating for under $2000 for 2006, praising its warranty and solid construction.8. Landice ProSports L7 Treadmill
Health club quality treadmill for your home. Baldor 3 HP continuous duty motor. Top rated by Treadmilldoctor.com 2004-05 and a leading consumer magazine in 2006.
