How to choose the right treadmill? The Definite Guide

Treadmill is a well-known fitness equipment that design to simulate movements like walking and running. It can help you burn more calories than any other fitness machine, and at the same time your heart will be strengthen. It’s a good piece of fitness equipment whether you want to lose weight or strengthen your muscles.

Among the other benefits, the main advantage of a treadmill is that treadmills allow you exercising at home, and regardless of the weather, even in winter. You can set functions as required, measure or monitor everything. Here is a practical tip from one of our users:  "If we don't take the recommended 10 thousand steps a day, we turn on the treadmill while watching TV and just walk."

Modern treadmills have an electric motor and electronic adjustment of the incline of the tread (from 0 to 20% incline). The speed ranges between 0.8 and 25 km / h.

Important recommendations and tips for choosing a treadmill

To find the ideal treadmill, consider who and how often to use before buying. Whether recreational athlete or professional athlete?

Select the type of treadmill

·         Treadmill with motor  - driven by an electric motor with an output of 1.5 to 5 hp. Guarantees comfortable, efficient training with precise adjustment of speed and incline.

·         Treadmill without motor  - cheaper device for less demanding users and slow running. It works mechanically, with adjustment of the load, incline and with magnetic brake.

Take into account the weight and height of the exerciser (respect the recommended values ​​for the load). You demand the highest quality for frequently used treadmills.

For individual treadmills, note the width, suspension, force and the material of the tread.

Depending on the use, choose from categories:

·         Treadmills for home use - for home studios or living rooms, cheaper, easy to store, quiet operation, perfect for weight loss and fitness for the whole family

·         Treadmills for clubs - for clubs and hotel fitness centers, with many functions, higher quality and price

·         Professional treadmills - for commercial fitness centers, long warranty, meet the strictest European standards

Connect the device to the tablet, run and have fun!

There are special treadmills with various functions on the market, such as going uphill or Nordic walking, treadmills with smaller dimensions for women and juniors or models with a connection to the tablet, thanks to which you can virtually run in interesting places around the world. 4in1 treadmill includes Twister, Vibrio massage tape and handles for pushups.

Which parameters have to be considered when choosing treadmills?

·         Treadmill frame - recommended resilience (weight and body height), design and ergonomics. The maximum load capacity of the treadmill should always be higher than the weight of the heaviest user (e.g. if you weigh 80 kg, then choose a treadmill with a load capacity of 110 kg - never vice versa).

·         Tread - dimensions (width and length), incline (to simulate running on levels or uphill), and suspension (the better, the less stress on the joints). Bands with a narrow and short tread are more used for walking or slow running. Treads with a width of more than 46 cm are best suited for fast and comfortable running.

·         Treadmill motor  - continuous power (horsepower from 1.5 to 5), peak power (maximum short-term load), minimum and maximum speed (from 0.8 to 25 km / h.), Smooth power regulation. For heavy people and higher speeds, choose powerful motors. You will also be delighted that the operation of more powerful engines is actually quieter.

·         Computers and pulse rate sensors - all treadmills track speed, distance, exercise time, pulse rate, calories burned and body fat. Pre-set programs are common and today also the connection with trays.

What else is important when choosing treadmills?

·         Store ability - easy folding of the tread and transport rollers.

·         Additional functions  - professional devices enable  connection of the chest strap  and adjust the speed of the pulse rate, offer the setting of route profile, have connection for audio cable, loudspeaker, integrated fan and other gadgets.

·         Noise, buttons in side runs, safety details - designers do everything for the comfort of the trainees and their surroundings.

Warranty, service, spare parts - it is practical to use the free assembly and services of the treadmill at your home.