First of all, it should be noted that many people buy new treadmills thinking that they are going to become a workout buff and finally really get in shape. They have high hopes and New Year’s resolutions that they think will pan out. Unfortunately they end up just tossing the machine into the corner of their basement or workout room and hardly using it more than every once in a while. Or maybe they use it regularly at first and then they peter off, eventually relegating it to the confines of nothingness. This is good news for you if you want to get a treadmill on the cheap. Because there are so many consumers who follow the pattern I have described above, the used market is essentially flooded at all times.

And what does that mean in economic terms? It means that there is a surplus of used gym treadmills on the market. And what does that mean for the price of these items? It means that the price must come down to meet the relative lack of demand. In other words, you can easily save a lot of money by buying a barely used treadmill from one of these previous owners.

So where might one find such a deal? On the Internet of course. One place worth looking is Craigslist. If you can find one locally then you can save money on things like shipping and handling. The only thing I would caution here is that you definitely inspect before signing any agreement. (Or forking over the cash.) If you don’t know what to look for in a used treadmill then I highly suggest you either read some guides about it or else bring a knowledgeable friend with you when you go to make the purchase. It is easy to overlook inner mechanical problems.

Lastly make sure and use your cheap treadmill. Don’t be like the dolt whom you bought it from. Saving money and making good use of your new running machine. This is the way to go.