Equipment

The Treadmill Buyer's Regret: 5 Mistakes That Turn Your $2,000 Investment Into a Clothes Rack

First-time treadmill buyers often fall into five predictable traps that turn a costly investment into an unused clothes rack. This article identifies each mistake—from buying for the runner you want to be to ignoring subscription costs and warranty fine print—and provides a pre-purchase checklist to help you buy the right treadmill for your actual needs.