What To Look For In A New Treadmill
Treadmills outsell any other form of exercise equipment on the market. That's because running is a workout that everyone knows, and knows is a great way to get that burn.
If you have ever considered buying a treadmill and actually did the research, you will notice there are a lot of brands and each brand has a huge list of models. For many, a treadmill is a big purchase starting at $700 and upwards beyond $3000 a piece. So, here are a couple keys to look out for when shopping for a treadmill.
The most important, and expensive, part of the treadmill is going to be the motor. Firstly, you need to find a motor with the power to support whatever your demands are from the treadmill. If it is a treadmill that will actually be used on the regular basis, look for 2.5 continuous horsepower as a minimum.
The running surface of your treadmill is the deck. It's just beneath the belt that you will be frantically trying to stay on. Look for rubber or polymer cushions placed under the deck. It needs to have plenty of shock absorption otherwise you might as well go running over the pavement outside, it's cheaper too.
These days almost every treadmill has an incline feature so you can pretend to be running uphill while actually you're just running in place, at an incline. It's great for forcing yourself into a more strenuous workout. The ranges vary more or less steep but if you're looking for intense workouts make sure you have a treadmill that supports that feature.
People love numbers as much as they love to know that they are making effort and progress. To measure effort most treadmills come with a heart rate monitor built into the machine. It works by reading your pulse off your hands when you grab the rail in front of you. Of course this isn't a natural way to run so only do this occasionally to check your heart rate and otherwise let your hands swing naturally as they should.
Some have calorie calculators so you can see the number of calories you're burning, some people find it encouraging to see their calories burned. Although, I've heard some trainer who are versed in these things claim the calorie burned numbers are grossly optimistic to keep the consumers happy.
The most important thing, your insurance against any problems is the warranty. Look for manufacturer warranties that will back up their treadmills for a decent length of time. It's not uncommon to find a treadmill with a warranty for 10 years on the motor, 3 years for parts replacement, and 1 year in servicing the machine. - 17269
If you have ever considered buying a treadmill and actually did the research, you will notice there are a lot of brands and each brand has a huge list of models. For many, a treadmill is a big purchase starting at $700 and upwards beyond $3000 a piece. So, here are a couple keys to look out for when shopping for a treadmill.
The most important, and expensive, part of the treadmill is going to be the motor. Firstly, you need to find a motor with the power to support whatever your demands are from the treadmill. If it is a treadmill that will actually be used on the regular basis, look for 2.5 continuous horsepower as a minimum.
The running surface of your treadmill is the deck. It's just beneath the belt that you will be frantically trying to stay on. Look for rubber or polymer cushions placed under the deck. It needs to have plenty of shock absorption otherwise you might as well go running over the pavement outside, it's cheaper too.
These days almost every treadmill has an incline feature so you can pretend to be running uphill while actually you're just running in place, at an incline. It's great for forcing yourself into a more strenuous workout. The ranges vary more or less steep but if you're looking for intense workouts make sure you have a treadmill that supports that feature.
People love numbers as much as they love to know that they are making effort and progress. To measure effort most treadmills come with a heart rate monitor built into the machine. It works by reading your pulse off your hands when you grab the rail in front of you. Of course this isn't a natural way to run so only do this occasionally to check your heart rate and otherwise let your hands swing naturally as they should.
Some have calorie calculators so you can see the number of calories you're burning, some people find it encouraging to see their calories burned. Although, I've heard some trainer who are versed in these things claim the calorie burned numbers are grossly optimistic to keep the consumers happy.
The most important thing, your insurance against any problems is the warranty. Look for manufacturer warranties that will back up their treadmills for a decent length of time. It's not uncommon to find a treadmill with a warranty for 10 years on the motor, 3 years for parts replacement, and 1 year in servicing the machine. - 17269
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Great article.!! This article is really very useful and helpful to choose the perfect treadmill.
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