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fredag 6 november 2009

Things to Consider When Buying a Treadmill

By Manuelle Fergus

As we are living in the speed era, very few people manage to go to a health club and follow an exercising routine, although most of them have become aware of the benefits that exercising can have for their health. Therefore most people choose to follow an exercising routine in their own home using, of course, home fitness equipment.

As more and more people are facing the same problem, the demand for home fitness equipment has greatly increased(especially the demand for treadmills). Buying a treadmill is considered by exercise and fitness experts to be one of the best fitness purchases you can make and that's because it doesn't get old or loses popularity. This is not a very difficult process but there are some important things you should consider, some important features and you should be a little self-aware of your needs and desires that you expect it to fulfill for you.

It's important to try it out prior to making the purchase - see how you feel it, how much it fits "you". If you aren't able to do that(like when making a purchase through the Internet), just read out some reviews and see what others are saying about it. Here are a few important things that should count in your purchase decision:

* stability is crucial, and so are the running belt's dimensions (18-20" wide at least and 48" long) * low impact surface(for protecting your joints, knees and back from any damage); some treadmills use special technology for this * the shut-off should be reachable, and it should also be equipped with safety bars and side rails * the warranty is a great sign for a product's quality - but you should also consider the maintainance and service * the ideal motor would be a continuous rated one - from 2.5 to 3.0 horsepower * when choosing your model, you should think what speeds you'll need to reach when using it(from 0.1 to 8.0 mph should be enough if you are not a professional athlete)

Besides all these essential specifications, there would be some useful treadmill features you should also consider, such as: a folding up design which would make the storage much easier, a heart rate monitor which would help you to get the maximum benefit from your workout or a computer console that would feature a number of workout routines.

As a conclusion, when making a treadmill purchase, you should consider all the mentioned aspects and any other one that you can think of to optimize your workout; only you know what's best for you and what's closer to your needs.

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