Ohiyo!You know, the Treadmill Sensei really hates to write bad reviews for treadmills and ellipticals. Well, strike that, the Treadmill Sensei hates having to write reviews for bad treadmills and ellipticals. I also hate to write a review which I know the manufacturer (or one of its reps) is going to write me to complain … [Read more...] about The Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill Review – Below Average under $1000

Ohiyo!Although I was a little unsure about this who computer-internet thing back in May, 2006 when I started this website, I am in love with the email I get in from my readers. I especially enjoy getting in notes from other members of the fitness industry. This morning I received the below note from Dan Sharshel, owner of … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag – Another retailer/repair tech weighs in

Ohiyo!Just a quick note while we're waiting for the freight guys to unload. You'll notice a new feature over on the right nav bar. It's for a live chat with the Treadmill Sensei. As I am on the computer during the day I'll log in and, if you have questions, comments or just want to chat, you'll be able to click on the … [Read more...] about New Live Chat with the Sensei

Ohiyo!It's Saturday and the Treadmill Sensei needs to keep this post short or Mrs. Sensei will kill him. You see, we're heading out to the beach for the day and if my beloved wife catches me working instead of getting ready to have fun she will beat me.I just wanted to show off the new artwork I had designed by a fantastic … [Read more...] about Ichi-Ban Award artwork!

Ohiyo!The Treadmill Sensei is loving the new site! I was very excited to get out of the old one and in to something a lot more user friendly and easier to navigate. If anyone sees any problems on the website, definitely email me here at the DOJO and I'll get on fixing it. Also, if there is anything you'd like to see on the … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag – Where to try out treadmills

Ohiyo!Just a quick post for today. I'm getting the new website up and running, so bear with me as the bugs are all flushed out. I'll be back with a new review tomorrow!-The Treadmill Senseihttp://www.treadmillsensei.com … [Read more...] about New Site Up and Running!

Ohiyo!Today your Treadmill Sensei is just about conviced he's going to die before the end of the day. You see, we had another fairly incompentent driver come in from one of the freight companies to drop off equipment and I wound up pulling a whole bunch of nifty muscles in my back. You'd be surprised at how much muscles … [Read more...] about The Sole S73 Treadmill Review — A good but not great folding treadmill

Ohiyo!Once more the Treadmill Sensei has returned from the depths of the DOJO to answer your treadmill and elliptical questions. Mrs. Sensei and I had a relaxing weekend where we did absolutely nothing constructive at all. We hung out at home, we went to Claimjumper (one of the greatest restaurants in the universe -- the "I … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag — What Does Horsepower Really Mean?

Ohiyo!Your Treadmill Sensei has finally recovered from his eating binge yesterday and is back in fighting form. So, after a long night of pain and discomfort I thought I'd write about the fitness industry manufacturer that gives me similar pain and discomfort, Proform.Now, any regular reader of this site knows about my … [Read more...] about The Proform Perspective ES Treadmill — Surprisingly Not Bad

Ohiyo!I hate to say this, but your Treadmill Sensei is in the midst of a food coma and I'm going to cut today's review a little shorter than normal. We had Mexican food brought in to the DOJO for a local place and I have a special weakness for Carne Asada burritos. Now, I feel like I'm going to explode. Please, if you're … [Read more...] about The Star Trac Elite Treadmill Review — commercial treadmill at its best