Weslo treadmills are some of the most affordable treadmills on the market today.
Weslo is owned and manufactured by ICON Health and Fitness, one of the largest producers of treadmills in the world. They also own brands like Epic, Image, Healthrider, Proform, Nordic Track and Reebok.
Weslo offers both manual and motorized treadmills with a range of options like EKG™ Heart Rate Monitors, handweights, iFit compatibility, adjustable inclines and more
Strengths:
#1) Affordable - Weslo models are definitely affordable for the home gym on a budget. Starting from around $249 for a motorized treadmill and $99 for a manual treadmill you really can't find a cheaper treadmill than a Weslo.
#2) Manual Treadmills - If you're looking for a manual treadmill, you'll probably consider a Weslo. Weslo offers some of the most popular manual treadmills for sale with adjustable inclines and large LCD displays.
Weaknesses:
#1) Just as price can be a strength, it can also be a weakness. No one can build a high quality treadmill for this price. These are basic treadmills with basic features, not suitable heavy use or running.
#2) Most units offer poor warranties of around 90 days - which gives you an idea of the quality of parts used.
#3) In terms of walking space, these are some of the smallest treadbelts on the market (for example the Weslo Cadence C32 is around 15 x 45"). In our opinion, this isn't really safe.
Especially if you're tall, you'll feel like you're falling off the treadmill.
4) Most Weslo models do not offer one-touch incline (where you push a button while walking and the incline automatically increases or decreases). You have to adjust the incline manually, which can be a pain if you're used to doing intervals while working out.
Conclusion: Not Recommended
While Weslo makes some of the most economical treadmills on the market, we would have major issues with the quality of parts, cushioning and walking space. These are the most basic of basic treadmills.
Considering this, these treadmills are NOT recommended for runners, frequent walkers or taller users. If you're on a strict budget they may be sufficient for very infrequent and very light walking.
If you can spend a bit more try to get an economy Nordic Track which offers you a lot more in terms of quality of construction, walking area, warranty, motor power and cushioning.
