| Whether you are a fitness buff or a complete | | | | Frame |
| exercise beginner, a treadmill can be a wise | | | | |
| investment. But with the hundreds of | | | | Treadmill frames should be composed of a |
| companies out there selling treadmills, there | | | | steel or aluminium material. Over time, |
| is an array of options to choose from. | | | | these frames are known to be much more |
| | | | durable then plastic or wood frames. |
| In this article, I will discuss four of the | | | | Durability is the key, so only select a frame |
| most important items that you should look | | | | that can take a pounding without breaking. |
| for, when shopping for a treadmill. | | | | |
| | | | Console |
| Motor | | | | |
| | | | The final factor to consider is the console. |
| When shopping for a treadmill, the most | | | | This is the one section where treadmill |
| important consideration is the motor. | | | | retailers overwhelm consumers with a bunch of |
| | | | jargon and cool sounding gadgets. |
| The majority of treadmills operate on a DC | | | | |
| electric motor that provides an easy to | | | | When you shop for treadmills, the important |
| control electric current. Quality treadmills | | | | item you should look for is a control panel |
| use a power output anywhere from 1.5 to 5 | | | | that will display your speed, time, pace and |
| horse power (Hp). Obviously the larger Hp | | | | distance. Anything beyond that is your |
| will be more expensive. | | | | personal preference. While many people love |
| | | | extras, you can get by with just these items. |
| If you are using your treadmill for your home | | | | |
| and for only a few people, then 2 Hp is all | | | | So if you have a little more in your budget, |
| you need. | | | | you can look for some factors such as: |
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| Running Deck | | | | · Programmed workouts |
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| Since you will be doing your exercise | | | | · Incline settings |
| entirely on the deck of the treadmill, it is | | | | |
| very important that you find one that will | | | | · Maximum speeds going up to 12 mph |
| fit your frame and provide comfort. | | | | |
| | | | · Safety features that allow for quick |
| Usually running decks on most treadmills come | | | | turning off of the machine |
| with two rollers on each end, which help | | | | |
| operate the belt. The deck is generally | | | | · Heart rate monitors that can be clipped |
| composed a wooden or fibre board that provide | | | | to your chest, ear or finger |
| some level of spring every time a foot | | | | |
| impacts on it. Shock absorbance is important | | | | · Entertainment functions that can help |
| to preventing injury. | | | | distract the user |
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| When shopping for a deck you should primarily | | | | Buying a treadmill can be confusing because |
| look for decks that can maximize the impact | | | | of the technical terms and jargon. By |
| of your legs. In addition, look for at least | | | | understanding the basics of what you need, |
| a 60" length and 20" width. This will | | | | then you can ignore all the fancy sounding |
| provide enough room for the average person's | | | | names and focus on what is important. When |
| running stride. If you are bigger, then you | | | | you understand the basics of a quality |
| might need more room. | | | | treadmill, then it will be easy to find one |
| | | | that is perfect for your home and budget. |