Most fitness equipment buyers are faced with the dilemma: should I pay extra for treadmill assembly. Many buyers decide the $150 to $300 extra cost isn't worth it. How hard could it be they ask themselves.

The answer to how hard it is to assemble a treadmill depends on the complexity of the treadmill AND how handy you are.

If you're buying a treadmill, here are 6 reasons to buy treadmill assembly.

1. Ensure your treadmill is put together correctly. Unless you are competent at product assembly, do you want to mess around with a machine you'll be chugging along at 6 miles per hour or faster? I know I don't.

2. Guess what comes when you pay for assembly? You can have your treadmill placed wherever you want in your home. Ever try lifting a 200 plus pound treadmill up a flight of stairs?

3. Think back on those fun times when you assembled furniture or other products. How fun was it to end up with extra parts? Or how fun was it to take 4 hours longer than you expected. Save yourself massive frustration by paying for assembly.

4. Do a cost / benefit analysis. Suppose your treadmill costs $1,300 plus taxes and assembly costs $200. Not much cost for assembly in relation to the treadmill expense. Granted, if your treadmill costs only $400, then perhaps assembly isn't worth it.

5. When you pay for treadmill assembly you don't have to worry about having or having to buy tools.

6. This last reason is a big one for me. Start using your treadmill immediately with immediate assembly. If you're like me, that treadmill box may end up sitting in some corner unassembled for weeks or months.

On the flip side, when should you assemble a treadmill yourself?

1. When you're handy and won't have any problems assembling the treadmill properly.

2. If your treadmill is simple (i.e. manual) and/or inexpensive not warranting the expense of paying for treadmill assembly.

3. You simply don't have the money for treadmill assembly.

Before buying any complex fitness equipment, think seriously about whether you should get assembly. In fact, before buying a piece of fitness equipment, it's very important you research and read quality treadmill reviews so you get the perfect exercise equipment to suit your needs.