| Of all the different types of home exercise | | | | another important issue to think about; find out if |
| equipment that have come and gone, the home | | | | they'll promptly repair or replace your treadmill if |
| exercise treadmill has lasted throughout the years. | | | | there is a problem. |
| You can easily read a book or watch over the | | | | It's definitely possible to find a good model that's |
| kids while you work out on your home treadmill. | | | | not very popular, but is still a good buy. Any |
| If you're set to invest in a serious piece of indoor | | | | treadmill with a belt that causes jerky |
| exercise fitness equipment, like a treadmill, then | | | | movements while you walk or run should be |
| help is here. | | | | avoided. You'll want a treadmill with an aluminum |
| A well-constructed treadmill is a piece of home | | | | or high alloy steel frame that's strong enough to |
| exercise equipment that every member of your | | | | support the heaviest runner who'll be using it. |
| family can enjoy. A few treadmill models, which | | | | Your club commercial machine may be may be a |
| have rollers, are powered by the user rather than | | | | good choice in a home version; you're already |
| a motor. For a standard treadmill motor look for | | | | familiar with its features and probably are |
| HP of around 2.5HP, this will ensure an easy and | | | | comfortable using it. The more incline variation |
| smooth action. | | | | offered in a treadmill unit, the more expensive the |
| The more expensive treadmill models will offer a | | | | model will be. Probably the most important thing |
| selection of preprogrammed exercise routines. A | | | | to look for in a treadmill is to see how sturdy it is. |
| heart rate monitor enables a treadmill to | | | | Noise from the smallest repetitive sound can drive |
| automatically adjust the speed and/or the incline | | | | you nuts over a period of time and give you |
| to keep your heart rate within the most optimum | | | | another excuse not to exercise. It's best to buy a |
| zone. Some treadmills monitor your heart by way | | | | treadmill that has at least a one-year warranty. |
| of sensors built into the frame, which is gripped | | | | Consider the cost of maintaining your treadmill as |
| by your hands, but can only be done if you're | | | | well. If you're planning to use a treadmill purely for |
| walking not running. | | | | walking you're not likely to need an expensive |
| One of the key things to remember is that the | | | | top-of-the-line machine. |
| larger motors tend to run cooler and usually | | | | Running or walking on a treadmill is an effective |
| require less repair and maintenance. Adjustable | | | | way to workout compared to other more |
| inclines let you vary the steepness of a hill. | | | | complex cardiovascular exercises. Selections of |
| Features such as extra cup holders, built-in fans, | | | | preprogrammed exercise routines are not |
| CD players and other electronic gizmos may be | | | | essential to obtaining a good workout from a |
| handy but not essential for you to get an ideal | | | | treadmill, but they do help to provide motivation. |
| workout. | | | | Whether you use a treadmill to walk, jog or run, |
| A heart rate monitor is a very good, useful | | | | the units are very effective at burning calories, |
| feature to look for on a machine. Most treadmills | | | | raising heart rate and developing aerobic capacity. |
| come with an electronic console that displays | | | | To get even more workouts, think about making |
| workout feedback such as speed, distance | | | | your treadmill into a walking, working office by |
| traveled, time you've been working out, and | | | | adding a mini-platform to the side rails. |
| calories burned. | | | | Besides spending your money on a treadmill make |
| If you're looking for a heavy-duty treadmill that | | | | sure you spend time on it! If you've never used a |
| can withstand running as well as walking, be | | | | treadmill before, make sure to have someone |
| prepared to spend more money. When planning | | | | show you the basics of operation before you buy. |
| your purchase always take into account any | | | | No matter what your reasons are for buying a |
| other members of your family, or roommates, | | | | treadmill, be sure to find one that fits your needs |
| who'll be using your treadmill. After-sales service is | | | | and the needs of your family. |