When it comes to user weight limits on treadmills, most companies  fudge the numbers.  It is a common practice.  Unfortunately, it leads to service issues down the road. 

I received a review from a customer who bought an Icon Fitness treadmill.  He weighed 400 lbs., which was the listed user weight limit.  After breaking 3 decks, they suggested he should upgrade to a model with a thicker deck.

Wrong answer! They should have never listed this model at 400 lbs.  In fact, if you are over 250 lbs, shy away from treadmills under $800. 

In most cases you are going to want to subtract about 50 lbs. from the recommended weight limit.  If you are excessively overweight, consider a treadmill with at least a 3.0 hp motor and a 1″ deck. 

Make sure it has a good warranty.  If not, consider getting an extended warranty. 

You want to focus on losing weight, not servicing your treadmill.  Get a model realistically built to handle your weight. 

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