Treadmills remain the most popular exercise machine available today.Treadmills allow users to train for a wide range of sports or activities. A high-quality treadmill can provide a safe and fun way for the whole family to start and stay on the path to a healthy lifestyle. It's very important to choose a treadmill that can lead you toward your specific fitness goals. So buy accordingly.
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Types of Treadmills
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When choosing a motorized treadmill, a buyer should consider the power of the motor, the size of the running surface, and the nature of the incline.
Continuous Duty Motor
"Continuous duty" means that the treadmill can be used at a particular speed for a sustained period of time. The stronger the motor the better, although the buyer will have to consider cost as well. If it will only be used for walking, the buyer can get a less powerful motor.
Inclines
Incline motorized treadmills are another option. These are designed to have an incline of as much as 20 to 40 degrees and tend to be more expensive than typical motorized treadmills.
Treadmill Features
The effort to make exercise interesting and as pain-free as possible has led to an array of features. Decide which treadmill features you'll use, and don't pay for options you don't care about.
Folding deck
Some treadmills have a hinged deck that you can raise and lock in place vertically for storage. A nonfolding treadmill takes up as much floor space as a small couch; a folded model, about half that when folded. Nonfolding treadmills tend to feel more stable. But where space is tight, every square foot counts.
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| Controls Foot rails |
Conclusion
There are obviously a number of options to consider when buying a treadmill. The buyer will have to consider the space available, as well as his or her budget. They will need to to select the type of treadmill that will help them meet their fitness goals. For example, if they are training for a marathon, they should go for a inclined motorized treadmill. Buyers will find that there is a wide range of treadmills to be found on eBay, along with variety of home gym-related accessories.
Written by Nicolas Yang
