Purchasing a treadmill is a big deal because it will likely cost you a lot of money. When you have made the decision to purchase a treadmill, it is important that you read all of the reviews, both customer and expert, that you can find on the model you have chosen. Doing an online search will yield the most results and there are several websites where customer comments are recorded.  Five of the better sites to check are listed here...

TreadmillDoctor.comExpert and consumer comments on TreadmillDoctor.com will advise you of what type of treadmill is best for the amount of money you want to spend. You can look up reviews on treadmills specifically in your price range.

Each category offers information about four different machines - the best buy and the runners up - in order to give you a few choices. Additional categories include "Best Folding Treadmill" and "Best New Product." Thus a treadmill rating is based on considerations such as strengths, weaknesses, power, cushioning, noise level, and so on.

Prevention MagazineThis is a website where the editors of prevention magazine offer their comments and reviews regarding eighteen different models of treadmills. They then choose the seven best treadmills based upon predetermined criteria. Some of the categories are size, warranty, and the special features of each machine. The editors also add their own personal choice for treadmill and reviews for it.

Treadmill Rating and ReviewsThis site is one where you will find the most information. You will find nearly one hundred different model reviews placed by both experts and consumers. If you have not made a decision on which model is best for you, this site can assist you in your decision. It has a buyer's guide that advises you of what to look for when choosing a treadmill that is right for you. This is a comprehensive site that covers all aspects of buying a treadmill. The reviews that are placed are from both experts and consumers who have tried each treadmill.

Treadmills – 101.comThis site features the top ten treadmills in the reviewer's own estimate. You can click on a model to find out information about pricing, features, ergonomics, warranties, and so on. As well, each model also features a brief review explaining why it made the top ten. This treadmill rating site is a little less comprehensive than some of the others mentioned in this article, but if you want to jump straight to the cream of the crop, then this is absolutely the place to start.

Epinions.comThis site is completely consumer based. The reviews that are added are by everyday people who have tried the machines that they write about. There are times when the reviews may seem a little harsh, however they are written by the average person and are written without bias. At last count, this site has reviewed over three hundred machines and the number is rising everyday.

To potentially save yourself time and money, check out one of these sites or one similar to them before purchasing a new treadmill.  There a lot of options on the market, each with their own pros and cons.  With a bit of research, you're more likely to find the treadmill that suits you the best.