Weslo make treadmills at the budget end of the market. They aim to keep prices low and unit sales high. They can only do this by producing a model that resonates with the public. They have actually achieved this with the Weslo Cadence G 5.9 treadmill. It covers the basics really well. If you want a solid machine that doesn’t cost the earth this is a good buy.

This machine gets a very high customer satisfaction rate on Amazon. It has over 4 stars.  Not surprisingly since it costs less than $370. Who says keeping fit has to be expensive? So what exactly do you get with this machine.

G 5.9 Features

• It comes with a 50 inch walking deck
• It is powered by a 2.25 horsepower motor
• It also features a manual incline
• It has sensors to monitor your heart rate
• There is a console that displays your stats – distance – speed
• It also has comfort cell cushioning which absorbs harsh impacts
• There are 6 workout programs to choose from

For such a low price it covers a lot of ground. This is enough for anyone to achieve basic fitness levels with. If you like to run fast you will need to look at an alternative brand of treadmill, as this Weslo machine is not designed for fast running. It is great for spritely walking and jogging.

There is also a 90 ay guarantee with the 5.9 treadmill. It isn’t the longest warranty in the world, but you will do well to find a cheaper treadmill on the market that offers as many features as this one.If you want to know the difference between running outdoors and running on a treadmill here’s a good feature from Active.com that explains it all.

The treadmill will work your muscles in a different range of motion than free running will. You use your quads more as opposed to the hamstrings, as the running belt takes over most of the hamstrings involvement. But a treadmill is a nice alternative to outdoor running when the winter kicks in, or when there’s a storm outside. It’s not meant to replace running, but rather compliment it. Then again how many people who use a treadmill are actually interested in outdoor running anyway?