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Weslo C44 Treadmill: Your Must-Know Guide To Buying One
- By Shalisha Alston
- Published 04/30/2009
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Buying a treadmill is a major investment. So it’s important to do your research before investing your hard earned money. Many people see a trend and follow it immediately without doing prior product research. Let’s take the Weslo C44 treadmill for instance.
The Weslo C44 is extremely popular according to Google Keyword Tools. That means that somehow, someone started some fan fare about the Weslo C44 and it caught on like wild fire. But have you actually read any reviews on it? Just because a treadmill is “popular” doesn’t mean it is a good fit for you.
Know Thyself
Okay, I know your personality type. You are the type of person that is not naturally motivated or gung ho about anything; nor are you easily impressed. You are definitely not inclined to wake up at 5:30 a.m. and hit the gym.
But you want to lose weight because you’ve been eating a certain food, and this food has made you gain about 8-10 pounds. You’re a low energy person, so a drastic sweat- producing, butt-kicking workout is totally out of the question.
You’re on a serious budget because your husband is in medical school and you’re paying all the bills until he finishes. Your living quarters are moderate so you need to place furniture strategically. You don’t have any kids yet so you have some money to splurge.
Believe it or not, knowing your own personality type, your habits, your likes and dislikes are important factors in deciding whether you should buy the popular Weslo C44 treadmill.
Weslo C44 - Review
That being said, a review of the Weslo Cadence treadmill c44 revealed the following specs:
• Price Range $299 - $389
• Easy to Read Console
• Safety Key
• 0-10 mph digital speed control
• Foldable
• 3 Levels of Incline
• Maximum incline is 9%
• Tread belt is 16 x 47" (short deck but wide enough)
• Warranty - 90 days for parts and labor and 1 year on motor
• Weight - 112 pounds
Get A Treadmill That Fits Your Lifestyle
Based on your personality profile, you’re better off purchasing a treadmill that is made for walking and occasionally sprinting – but definitely not for running. For walking, you’ll need a treadmill that has a short deck – say up to, but no longer than 47 inches.
Longer
decks are for serious runners and avid exercisers – which you clearly are not. You would prefer a leisurely walk on the treadmill. You’ll also need a treadmill that goes up to 10 MPH, but certainly not more than that.
Short deck treadmills tend to be much cheaper than high end treadmills, which is great for you. You can also purchase a foldable treadmill more often than not with shorter deck treadmills than with longer deck treadmills.
No Wonder the Weslo C44 is So Popular
Given that most people are “leisurely walkers” more so than avid exercisers, the Weslo C44 treadmill seems to be the right fit for you and lots of others. Prices vary from store to store, but you can definitely purchase a Weslo C44 in the $299 to $399 range. I haven’t seen any priced higher than that.
Pros
What I love about the Weslo C44 is that it has an important feature called a safety key, which is needed to start the treadmill. This safety key also stops the treadmill immediately in emergency situations. That’s great for when you decide to have little ones running around the house.
I also like that the LCD console is large and easy to read and the controls are well marked. The best feature is that it is foldable which means it will take up less space. Most treadmills are about the size of a couch. Based on your living quarters, you would do best with a foldable treadmill.
Cons
However, there are a few things that I don’t like about the Weslo C44 and that is that some assembly is required. For me, I hate putting things together, but that’s just me. I prefer to have it shipped either already assembled or have the delivery guy assemble it for me.
Another thing that I don’t like is the limited warranty. The Weslo C44 has a frame and motor warranty of 1 year and service and labor warranty of 90 days. That is really bad. But the good news is because you’re not a runner, you won’t put much wear and tear on the treadmill and so your Weslo C44 is likely to last – at least for a year.
Opting For Higher End Treadmills
You can also opt for a higher end treadmill, which means, you will spend maybe between $499 and $999. These are what I call mid-range priced treadmills. They have better warranties, more durability and more “bells and whistles.”
Still, for what you’re purchasing the Weslo C44 for (which is for walking purposes) and based on your personality type, I’d say I understand why this treadmill is so popular and therefore you should go for it.
The Weslo C44 is extremely popular according to Google Keyword Tools. That means that somehow, someone started some fan fare about the Weslo C44 and it caught on like wild fire. But have you actually read any reviews on it? Just because a treadmill is “popular” doesn’t mean it is a good fit for you.
Know Thyself
Okay, I know your personality type. You are the type of person that is not naturally motivated or gung ho about anything; nor are you easily impressed. You are definitely not inclined to wake up at 5:30 a.m. and hit the gym.
But you want to lose weight because you’ve been eating a certain food, and this food has made you gain about 8-10 pounds. You’re a low energy person, so a drastic sweat- producing, butt-kicking workout is totally out of the question.
You’re on a serious budget because your husband is in medical school and you’re paying all the bills until he finishes. Your living quarters are moderate so you need to place furniture strategically. You don’t have any kids yet so you have some money to splurge.
Believe it or not, knowing your own personality type, your habits, your likes and dislikes are important factors in deciding whether you should buy the popular Weslo C44 treadmill.
Weslo C44 - Review
That being said, a review of the Weslo Cadence treadmill c44 revealed the following specs:
• Price Range $299 - $389
• Easy to Read Console
• Safety Key
• 0-10 mph digital speed control
• Foldable
• 3 Levels of Incline
• Maximum incline is 9%
• Tread belt is 16 x 47" (short deck but wide enough)
• Warranty - 90 days for parts and labor and 1 year on motor
• Weight - 112 pounds
Get A Treadmill That Fits Your Lifestyle
Based on your personality profile, you’re better off purchasing a treadmill that is made for walking and occasionally sprinting – but definitely not for running. For walking, you’ll need a treadmill that has a short deck – say up to, but no longer than 47 inches.
Longer
Short deck treadmills tend to be much cheaper than high end treadmills, which is great for you. You can also purchase a foldable treadmill more often than not with shorter deck treadmills than with longer deck treadmills.
No Wonder the Weslo C44 is So Popular
Given that most people are “leisurely walkers” more so than avid exercisers, the Weslo C44 treadmill seems to be the right fit for you and lots of others. Prices vary from store to store, but you can definitely purchase a Weslo C44 in the $299 to $399 range. I haven’t seen any priced higher than that.
Pros
What I love about the Weslo C44 is that it has an important feature called a safety key, which is needed to start the treadmill. This safety key also stops the treadmill immediately in emergency situations. That’s great for when you decide to have little ones running around the house.
I also like that the LCD console is large and easy to read and the controls are well marked. The best feature is that it is foldable which means it will take up less space. Most treadmills are about the size of a couch. Based on your living quarters, you would do best with a foldable treadmill.
Cons
However, there are a few things that I don’t like about the Weslo C44 and that is that some assembly is required. For me, I hate putting things together, but that’s just me. I prefer to have it shipped either already assembled or have the delivery guy assemble it for me.
Another thing that I don’t like is the limited warranty. The Weslo C44 has a frame and motor warranty of 1 year and service and labor warranty of 90 days. That is really bad. But the good news is because you’re not a runner, you won’t put much wear and tear on the treadmill and so your Weslo C44 is likely to last – at least for a year.
Opting For Higher End Treadmills
You can also opt for a higher end treadmill, which means, you will spend maybe between $499 and $999. These are what I call mid-range priced treadmills. They have better warranties, more durability and more “bells and whistles.”
Still, for what you’re purchasing the Weslo C44 for (which is for walking purposes) and based on your personality type, I’d say I understand why this treadmill is so popular and therefore you should go for it.