Various factors such as travelling to the gym, or bad weather for a walk
outside can hamper your exercise. With a
treadmill, you can exercise without leaving the comfort of your home. This will
help you to choose the perfect treadmill:
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Assessing the size
While buying a treadmill, the size of the treadmill
must be considered and mostly they are of similar footprint. There needs to be ample space around the
treadmill for safety. You must assess the space available in your home and
choose the treadmill accordingly. Some
treadmills are foldable, if space is a constraint, this would be ideal.
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Weight limit
When buying a treadmill, it is highly likely that all family members will use it. Therefore,
the machine must accommodate the heaviest person in the family to reduce risk
of injury. The heavier the treadmill, the sturdier it will be. This is more of
a concern while using inclination to walk or run. If it is wobbly, there is a
high risk of injury associated with it.
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Ergonomics and noise
When walking or running you must assess how the
cushioning and shock absorbers feel. The comfort of the deck while running must
be checked. It should be long enough to accommodate your stride. The treadmill
should not be too loud that it distracts you from your workout.
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Motor control
A very important aspect of a treadmill is the motor.
It has two motors - one to run the belt and one for inclination. It is
important to choose an ideal horsepower specification for long life of the
machine, preferably a 1.5 horsepower continuous duty motor.
1.
DC motor, designed
for domestic use. A high quality home use treadmill will have a 2.5hp D.C.
Continuous motor that will be long lasting and reliable
2.
AC motor, designed
for industrial / commercial use. 3hp AC continuous motor ideal for smaller
gyms, 4hp AC motor continuous ideal for larger gyms.
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Programming options and features
A treadmill basically can help you walk or run at flat
levels or at inclination. You can opt for treadmills that have pre-programmed
settings targeted at fat burning, maintaining heart rate or HIIT training.
Treadmills also come with heart rate monitors, some are even linked with
specialized apps, pulse monitors etc.
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Budget
Due to advances in technology, you can avail great
equipment at lower costs. Manual treadmills are way less in cost than the
motorized ones, but are not recommended due to numerous setbacks. You should
also inquire about the delivery costs, warranty for the treadmill before
buying.
The above will help you choose the perfect treadmill for yourself. You
need to decide on what you need and look for the various options to make an
informed decision.
