Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill Reviews

• Good Buy

  
  By A3BM8O6NC73NA0 on 2008-02-08
  This was a great purchase! I enjoy doing my workouts on a treadmill, but can't afford to buy a treadmill that costs several hundred dollars. The price was perfect, assembly was easy, and it is a great workout. You do have to work a little harder to get and keep the belt moving because it is a manual, but that makes the workout even better. It takes some practice to get used to the manual belt and to figure out how to keep your steps evenly paced, but after about 5 minutes you are into the groove. The size is nice, too. The treadmill folds up and stores nicely. The belt is the perfect size for my 5'6'' stride. My husband is 6'3'' but as long as he keeps the start of his stride at the very front of the belt, he can get a great workout, too. Obviously, I am very pleased with this purchase!
  
  

• Awesome!

  
  By ASU4ACQ8553WW on 2007-06-02
  Manual Treadmills are the wave of the future. Sound stupid? Well imagine how much money you are going to save, #1. Then imagine that electric treadmills are only putting the users into a zone where they feel they are gaining strength and speed. Jump ahead of the competition and stop letting the machine run for you, run against a manual treadmills friction.
  
  
  

• Very Happy with this Treadmill

  
  By A15NDP5XGGHQ2 on 2008-04-26
  I bought this treadmill because I don't have room for a massive, professional size treadmill nor did I want to spend hundreds of dollars. Because of the price I was expecting a very pared down version - just the basics - and that's what you get. It's not difficult to put together and it feels very sturdy. It folds up like a dream (very compactly) and is light enough to move around if you need to. The manual treadmill action takes a little getting used to and you just have to assume that it will take a few tries to get the belt to settle correctly without drifting, but once adjusted properly it seems to stay put. You can really only walk on this treadmill - it's not really designed for running as you have to hold on to keep it going. But this is good. The manual action requires a little more effort (not tons but a little) through the legs and hips and since you have to hold on to keep your body from moving backward (the treadmill is at a slant for the manual action) your arms get a light workout too. After only a few sessions I started noticing real firming in my legs, hips, rear and arms.
  
  My only real complaint is this treadmill is pretty loud. I'm going to try some silicone spray to see if that quiets it down a little. As it is I have to crank up the TV super loud to be able to hear it while I'm working out.
  
  But all and all, the price and quality of this product make it an excellent value. I'm very happy.
  
  

• Don't waste your time if you're serious about getting in shape.

  
  By A23OSXQ496N98D on 2008-06-20
  First of all, I'd like to thank Amazon for such a good (though a little confusing at first) return policy. I didn't have have to pay return shipping for the 60 pound package, which was nice.
  
  The Good: Sturdy construction. The only real gripe in this area is the tool included to adjust the belt tension strips and ruins after a few turns. I though it was the adjusting screws at first, but it was actually the head of the hex key that stripped.
  
  The Bad: After 30 seconds on the machine, I could tell that I either needed to stop immediately or have back pains for the rest of my life. I don't have a bad back, at least not yet. The problem was the machine wasn't adjustable to my height. On this treadmill, you MUST hold on to the handrails unless you want to fall off. Because I had to hunch over to feel like I wasn't going to lose grip and fly off, I could feel muscles in my back start to tense. And it wasn't a good "oh yeah, feel the burn" kind of tense. Nay, it was the "oh crap I should have listened when they said to lift with my legs" kinds of tense. I'm fairly tall (6'2"), so if you were a tad shorter it might not affect you too much. I'd be careful, though.
  
  I'd recommend a powered treadmill because the design of this machine requires you to keep running so you don't fall as the belt slips under your feet. That's what it feels like to me, anyway. If you're on a tight budget, I'd recommend either mapping out a nice route on Google Earth for a daily jaunt through your neighborhood. Or for those who just REALLY don't want to get out of the house, try looking into an elliptical machine. They start just a little more expensive but I think they're a smarter design. They're basically exercise bikes that you stand up for.
  
  

• treadmill

  
  By A1W04Y4EF378KL on 2007-08-23
  terrible product....could not adjust the belt tension no matter
  how many times i tried...a total waste of time and money..next time i will hold of until i can afford a better treadmill that will work and last for a couple of years at least
  
  sincerly...bob piper
  
  
• Wonderful for the price!
  By A2912C7O8PDK7W on 2008-03-11
  I've had this treadmill for about 3-4 months now, and wow. It's great, easy to store and move and works well. I use it while watching TV in my bedroom. I've already lost 20lbs! If you don't feel like going to the gym that day, use this manual treadmill instead! It's a great price and a great product. I'm 24 and female and put the treadmill together on my own in about 30 minutes. Very nice product! Highly recommended!
  
  
• Works great!
  By A13VZ40TWT0KJ6 on 2008-02-24
  Fast Delivery. Easy set up. Works really well. I thought it'd be a lot quieter then it is, but it's definitely quieter then any of the motored ones.
  
  
• Simply simple
  By AIS10XLVSIQEM on 2008-04-15
  Had a little trouble getting the darn thing, was sent the first time without the hardware, but as usual Amazon handled the whole problem with no problems had the bad one picked up the new one delivered. It calls for two people to put it together but I did it by myself....and I'm a 60+ female. Works very well. I'm very pleased with it, for the money you can't beat it.
  
  
• Great Product
  By A28QLWZG2N5M1B on 2008-07-28
  I just got this treadmill and I love it. I researched motorized treadmills quite a bit. I wanted a really quality treadmill. I have had a cheaper treadmill before and I realize that for a really good motorized model you need to spend over $1,000 for one that will last. I decided to wait a while to buy once since I didn't have that much money just lying around. Then I happened to find out about manual treadmills, so I did some research on them. I remembered using one years ago in the gym of an apartment complex I lived in. I found out that manual treadmills actually give you a much better workout than a motorized one because you are powering it yourself and you are walking or running on a slight incline. Manual treadmills are much better for toning your legs, butt and hips than a motorized treadmill. I read all of the reviews of various models and finally decided on this one. I got it and put it together very quickly. I walked on it for a few minutes, like the instructions suggest, and found it needed to be slightly adjusted. After I got it adjusted so the belt wouldn't move from side to side I did an actual workout on it. Recently I have been doing the same walking/running workout outside in my neighborhood and also on my brother's motorized treadmill. Doing my usual workout on this treadmill worked me out harder than the other two methods. I really like the monitor that tracks the time, speed, distance and calories and it seems very accurate, other than the calories. Figuring out how many calories you are burning depends on how much you weigh and how much muscle tone you have, so I would not count on the calorie counter for being very accurate. I like the fact that when it's folded up it takes up very little room. It does take a little getting used to compared to walking on the ground or on a motorized treadmill, but once you figure it out it is a great workout. I would highly recommend this treadmill.
  
  
• Satisfied my needs.
  By A327PHITU17O75 on 2008-06-07
  I think this is the first time I have written a product review. I am very pleased with my purchase. I have been wanting to purchase a treadmill for a long time, but $1k just seemed to be too much for a student budget, plus, the hours that I have to exersize are usually early in the morning or later at night. Considering the dangers of working out alone in the dark outside, I have been puzzled as to what to do. I didn't want to buy a gym membership and get locked into paying something for 2 years (when moving is coming up in my future)and it would be difficult to motivate myself to drive there, etc. So when I found out about the manual treadmill, I jumped at the chance to own it at a decent price. I ordred the Stamina InMotion II and have used it a number of times. I set it up alone and have enjoyed the rigors of using it. It has built my endurance and helped me begin to lose weight I have carried for years. I highly recommend it to anyone who desires to get into shape or keep in shape. There is only one thing that is even close to being a bad thing about this treadmill, and that is on one of the handles, the holes for a screw didn't align to where it could be screwed in place. It doesn't bother me, though, since it is in a place that little to no pressure is being placed...it is probably just a factory defect on my piece alone, so I don't think it should be a reason not to purchase this treadmill.
  
  
• nice company. subpar product.
  By A22R6VS8HKKT5A on 2008-08-25
  the first treadmill that arrived was really beaten up (dented frame, smashed electrics, scratches), so i returned it. the second had a defective (wobbly) front roller which emmitted a deafening sound. i called the company and they were very nice and sent me a replacement. it was, unfortunately, for another machine as it was too big for my model and would never fit in the frame. i tried to get the old roller back on and the directions said it might be difficult, but negleted to say it was IMPOSSIBLE. so, elected to pack it up and send it back. this all took a over month, numerous calls and repacking two 60 lb. treadmills. think twice before ordering this one . . .
  
  
• Just What I Needed
  By A189LD03MMK0K9 on 2008-10-05
  Rats, now it's $20 cheaper than what I paid. Anyway, I hate exercise, and I know I'll never get my money's worth out of a gym membership. I needed something I could use whenever I felt like it, and this is it. Easy to assemble. Yes, the belt was a little stubborn, and drove me crazy for a couple of days (if your floors are uneven like mine, make sure you put this going up or down hill), but it's OK now. Get the spray silicone at the same time, save yourself running around trying to get it later. A little goes a long way. The belt is a bit noisy, but it's not outrageous...but I hope you don't live over anyone. The mere act of walking on it is kind of noisy, but any treadmill would be like that. I personally think it's a great value; I was never ever going to spend $600 for a motorized treadmill. The digital monitor is absolutely useless, it doesn't work the way the directions say it should. All in all, it works for me.
  
  
• Great for the price...
  By A2HUCAIF9IWVMU on 2008-08-10
  At first I was worried about this treadmill because it is so inexpensive and I read all the cons re the belt wandering etc. But in the end, the belt does wander a bit but seems to have found it's place and I use this every day and it's been great! With my crazy schedule I cannot always exercise so this nicely fills in those gaps and rainy (or soon snowy) days. Size was crucial as I do not have enough room for a big machine so this is perfect for those with storage issues and I've already decided once I wear this one out I'll get another.
  
  
• better than i expected
  By A1GFYKPKXT3OFW on 2008-10-16
  I knew I was purchasing an inexpensive piece of equipment and I expected it to have some quirks, but I was surprised!! I initially bought this to walk on while watching tv so that I could waste my time wisely, but am now using it more often than I thought I would be. Thie silicon spray is a must! It helps to keep the machine working at its best. I am short 5'2" and find that if you are walking on the treadmill you need to have at least one hand on so that you dont start running!! But if you want to run it goes at your pace and is very stable!! It is also very compact adn easy to put together!! I did it myself in my PJ's!!
  
  
• Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill
  By A3HVSDYNUFSY6E on 2008-10-20
  the size & price is perfect, but the belt keep moving too much to one side or the other. Wouldn't recommend.
  
  

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