I bought a manual treadmill craigslist and it so hard to actually use it! I spend more time fighting with the stupid thing then I do working out. I dont even feel like im actually getting a work out.

Unfortunately this is a battle you can’t win. Motorized treadmills are the most recommended. Maybe you can sell this machine, add some money and buy yourself a workable treadmill.
There are a lot of options you can choose from. I have done many reviews. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration here : http://www.runreviews.com/
All the best,
Anna

I’ve been looking into buying a treadmill.
And I’ve noticed there seems to be two different kinds.
And I was wondering what the difference was.
And if maybe one is better than another?
I plan on losing a lot of weight and would like a good treadmill.
So I can get a good work out.

So any info would be great!
Please and Thank You!

Hey Heather,

Manual treadmills is you using your own power to make the belt on the treadmill go round, where as motored ones use electricity from the mains. If you were to buy a treadmill a motorized one would be your best bet.

You mentioned you want to lose weight?, indeed treadmills use alot of energy, but have you considered going running outside, you see , it is proven that compared to a treadmill you burn more fat out running on rough terrains as you use more muscle, so personally, If you have got a quiet bit( or even if you haven’t-go out early) go for a run outside. save yourself the hassle of buying one, look at it this way, more money for you to spend on buying nice new clothes for your new look…

Best of Luck

Im a guy…weigh 80 kg….my height is 176 cm….i want to lose my weight to 74 kilos….i have a bit of a belly fat….what machine will help me best? a WBV machine or a manual treadmill or a motorzied treadmill? Please help!

You don’t need a machine to lose weight (except the weight in your wallet). Eating right, and going outside and being active will do it.

After running for a little while the belt keeps getting stiff. There is nowhere on the treadmill to make any adjustments. Does anyone have any ideas?

On my treadmill I have to put white lithium grease between the belt and the running platform.

I have a manual treadmill and want to convert it to an automatic one please can some one help.
Thanks, Akz

What you want to do it’s almost impossible.

There are a lot of options for motor driven treadmills. Avoid headaches and choose a new machine.

I train on treadmills almost daily (all motorized). It’s worth it! All depends on your budget. I did some good treadmill reviews. Maybe they’ll be helpful (read more at www.runreviews.com)

All the best!
Anna