Weslo Treadmill Review - are Weslo Treadmills a Good Buy for You?

Considering a Weslo treadmill? Weslo treadmills are some of the most popular budget treadmills on the market today. You can usually find them at a variety of places including department stores and online.

But are they a good buy for you? Here's a brief overview of Weslo treadmills along with the strengths and weaknesses of the brand to help you make up your mind.

Weslo is owned and manufactured by ICON Health and Fitness, one of the largest producers of treadmills in the world. They also own brands like Epic, Image, Healthrider, Proform, Nordic Track and Reebok.

Weslo offers both manual and motorized treadmills with a range of options like Heart Rate Monitors, handweights, iFit compatibility, foldability, adjustable inclines and more.

Strengths:

1) Affordable - Weslo models are definitely affordable for the home gym on a budget. Starting from around $249 for a motorized treadmill and $99 for a manual treadmill you really can't find a cheaper treadmill than a Weslo.

Weslo has also introduced a few higher end models in the $700+ range that give you even more options than their budget treadmills like more workout programs, better cushioning and stronger motors.

2) Manual Treadmills - If you're looking for a manual treadmill, you'll probably consider a Weslo. Weslo offers some of the most popular manual treadmills for sale with adjustable inclines and large LCD displays.

3) Solid Brand Name - In this uncertain economy, some smaller fitness equipment manufacturers have already had to file for bankruptcy protection.

Since Weslo is a part of the largest fitness equipment manufacturer in North America, you can be fairly certain that they'll be around for a while in case you need to service your treadmill.
 
Weaknesses:

1) Just as price can be a strength, it can also be a weakness. You just can't build a high quality treadmill for this price. Most Weslo models are basic treadmills with bare bones features. And they're definitely not recommended for heavy use or running.

2) Most treadmills offer poor warranties of around 90 days - which doesn't give you much protection on your investment.

3) In terms of walking space, Weslo home treadmills have some of the smallest treadbelts on the market (for example the Weslo Cadence C32 is around 15 x 45"). While this does give you a very compact treadmill, in my opinion, it isn't really safe. Especially if you're tall, you'll feel like you're falling off the treadmill.

4) Most Weslo models do not offer one-touch incline (where you push a button while walking and the incline automatically increases or decreases). You have to adjust the incline manually, which can be a pain if you're used to doing intervals while working out.

Conclusion:

While Weslo makes some of the most economical treadmills on the market, they are the most basic of basic treadmills with small walking space, short warranties and bare-bones features.

Considering this, these treadmills are probably not best for runners, frequent walkers or taller users. If you're on a strict budget they may be sufficient for infrequent and very light walking. But don't expect them to last very long under heavy use.

If you can afford to spend a bit more, there are other economy brands that give you more in terms of motor power, belt size, construction quality and warranty. But it's really up to you and depends on your situation, budget and size restrictions.