Ohiyo!For more than 3 years now, the Sole F63 treadmill has been one of the dominant treadmills in the under $1000 price range. It has been one of the top sellers online and is one of the best reviewed treadmills at any price. This year Sole has upgraded the unit while keeping it at the same under $1000 price tag that … [Read more...] about The Sole F63 Treadmill 2008 Review – Still one of the best treadmills at any price

Ohiyo!Every so often the Treadmill Sensei gets to take a look at a truly spectacular piece of fitness equipment here at the DOJO. That was the case about a month ago when a box labeled as the "Fuel FT94 Treadmill" was dropped off here at our warehouse doors. I've already talked a little bit about their great ellipticals, … [Read more...] about The Fuel FT94 Treadmill Review – The Best Treadmill Available Under $1000

Ohiyo!This year Sole Fitness has tweaked their entire, award-winning line of treadmills and ellipticals. In general, most of that tweaking was cosmetic -- color, shape of console and thickening of tubing to make the units stronger -- but for the already spectacular Sole F80 Treadmill, Sole has gone one step further and … [Read more...] about The 2008 Sole F80 Treadmill Review – A world class treadmill upgrade

Ohiyo!To quote Jed Clampett...Weeeeeeeeell, Doggy! We've got a reader in the midst of an elliptical quandary. Erik is torn between two higher end ellipticals and can't figure out which to get. This time around it is the Sole E95 Elliptical versus the Bodyguard E230X in a duel to the death. Let's see which one comes out on … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag: Sole E95 vs Bodyguard E230X

Ohiyo!Posts three days in a row?! The Treadmill Sensei is back! It's amazing what someone can do when they have an entire day to dedicate to one task, with no interruptions beyond doing laundry for their wife. I do the laundry, the dishes and take out the trash and for that my wife puts up with me without too much … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag: What is the story with Sole vs. Spirit

Ohiyo!Now that the holidays are over and the extended family has left, the Treadmill Sensei is ready to get back to work at being the internet's #1 source for information on treadmills and ellipticals. Interestingly enough, the Treadmill Sensei is also the internet's #1 source for unbridled machismo...or was that mo' … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag: Best deal – Sole E55 Elliptical or Sole E95 Elliptical?

Ohiyo!The Treadmill Sensei is always amazed at the odd assortment of equipment which makes its way here to the DOJO. About 3 weeks ago we had a set of York T780 Treadmills roll in to the DOJO for installation at a local YMCA. You're probably thinking exactly what I thought when they arrived - York Barbell makes Treadmills? … [Read more...] about The York T780 Treadmill Review – High quality backed by a so-so warranty

Ohiyo!Just a quick post today as things continue to be crazy here at the DOJO for the Treadmill Sensei. We've received in quite a few notes from readers about a simply fantastic (I'd call it almost crazy) deal going on over at Amazon.com this holiday season.It seems Amazon reduced the price on two of last year's best buy … [Read more...] about Treadmill Deals of the Year

Ohiyo!I have been meaning to do a new brand review for a while now, but the holiday season seemed to hit earlier this year and we've been simply blasted with work here at the DOJO. However, now that it's late - the shop has closed down and the other senseis have all gone home - and I have some time to devote to one of my … [Read more...] about SportsArt Fitness Brand Review – A Best Buy Award Winning Company

Ohiyo!Is it me or is this year just flying by? I apologize for not updating the site more this past month but things have been hectic here at the DOJO for the Treadmill Sensei. It looks like the busy season is here and it's kicking the heck out of us! I was able to finish up a review from a batch of units that we ordered … [Read more...] about The Horizon T83 Treadmill – Another Excellent Upgrade for under $1000