Ohiyo!The Treadmill Sensei gets a lot of email everyday, and far too much of it goes unanswered. So, starting today I am going to be posting some of the reader comments here on the website. If you've got something to say - positive or negative - then it can end up here for every to read. In fact, if you've got your own … [Read more...] about Reader Reviews

Ohiyo!One of the treadmill brands I get asked to review every single day here at the DOJO is Smooth Fitness. Smooth is one of those companies whose equipment the Treadmill Sensei loves to get in. I set up a lot of their treadmills and very rarely have to go out to repair one. In fact, we get in a Smooth repair call maybe … [Read more...] about The Smooth 7.1 HR Treadmill Review

Ohiyo!Well, my son arrived yesterday afternoon and the Treadmill Sensei was a bit shocked by what he saw. I don't believe my formerly clean-cut son has had a hair cut since my wife gave him a trim last summer when he was home for his summer vacation. When I asked him how he had become such a mess, the fruit of my loins … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Buy Ellipticals for Summer 2007

Ohiyo!Today the Treadmill Sensei's son is coming in from New York City to stay with us for a few months this summer. Based on the recommendation of a family friend, he went out to study art at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan...much to my chagrin, he is entering in to his 5th year to get a 4 year bachelor degree. If … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Buy Treadmills for Summer 2007

Ohiyo!I think this week is about reviewing equipment which has disappointed the Treadmill Sensei. You see, we are all a pretty big fan of New Balance equipment here at the DOJO - especially their treadmills. With recent huge price drops on Amazon, a customer will get way more for their money in a New Balance treadmill than … [Read more...] about The New Balance 1600 Treadmill Review – Not enough of an upgrade for the price

Ohiyo!You know, every time a Proform treadmill comes in to the DOJO, the Treadmill Sensei really wants to like it. I've read on another site about how Icon Fitness is turning around its poor quality for a bright future. Unfortunately, that's just not the case. Whenever I see a new Proform unit I still find all of the same … [Read more...] about The Proform 495 PI Treadmill Review — Poor Performance Under $400

Ohiyo!One of the things the Treadmill Sensei likes to do from time to time is take on a repair/remanufacturing project that is a bit too difficult for some of the younger Senseis here at the DOJO. To me there is nothing better than being able to take a nearly destroyed treadmill or elliptical and rebuild it to look and … [Read more...] about The BladeZ 710-ME Treadmill Review — Solid TV Treadmill for under $2400

Ohiyo!I want to tell a little story right now but check back later today for the new review. As I've mentioned before, sometimes the Treadmill Sensei leaves the protection of the DOJO and visits local fitness retailers. Generally I just show up unannounced and don't tell the store manager or sales people that I am the … [Read more...] about A trip to the Sports Authority — Why Buying Online is Better

Ohiyo!Your Treadmill Sensei has some exciting news. To go along with the new Online Assistant & Equipment Choosers, we've also put together a pair of cool new comparison charts for ellipticals and treadmills. I'll be updating both charts every weekend to include all new equipment from the previous week. These should be the … [Read more...] about Treadmill & Elliptical Comparison Charts now LIVE!

Ohiyo!Every so often the Treadmill Sensei likes to venture out from the DOJO on a quest to find equipment he hasn't been able to get a hold of. This past week I took one such adventure, this time out to the wonderous land call Thousand Oaks to try out the SportsArt TR32 treadmill...actually, I took two adventures out in … [Read more...] about The SportsArt TR32 Treadmill Review — Great Treadmill for Bad Joints