| It's no secret that walking and running are | | | | goes above about 5mph. If you plan on running |
| great cardio exercises that can help you lose | | | | though, expect to get a machine that will go |
| weight and also improve your overall health | | | | at least 10mph or more in order to be able to |
| at the same time. That's why home treadmills | | | | give you a thorough workout. |
| have become so common in recent years. A home | | | | |
| treadmill has so many advantages, especially | | | | * Make sure that the ride is stable and |
| for very busy people who find it hard to fit | | | | smooth too. You don't want any jerky motions |
| going to a gym into their daily routine. | | | | as you exercise, and you want the treadmill |
| Instead, if you have a half hour or so, just | | | | to feel very solid, from the deck all the way |
| jump on the treadmill and get your workout | | | | up to the handrails. The handrails in |
| done whenever time allows in the day. | | | | particular must be strong and able to support |
| | | | your weight if needed. Of course the more you |
| But shopping for home treadmills can be | | | | pay, generally the more strength and |
| confusing due to the number of choices that | | | | sturdiness is built into each machine. |
| you have to select from. So what do you need | | | | |
| to be looking for when you compare | | | | * Listen for the noise that a treadmill makes |
| treadmills? Here are few suggestions to keep | | | | at the speed that you intend to use it. One |
| in mind: | | | | of the biggest problems that treadmill users |
| | | | have to deal with is boredom while they |
| * First decide how you intend to actually use | | | | exercise, so many turn to watching TV or |
| your machine. Will you be walking or jogging | | | | listening to music to alleviate the |
| running? It's important to know because it | | | | repetitive routine. If the treadmill is too |
| will affect how much you have to pay for your | | | | loud it can be difficult to even hear a TV in |
| treadmill. If you only intend to walk, you | | | | the same room while it is running. Much of |
| won't be putting that much strain on the unit | | | | that has to do with the motor that is used, |
| and you can most likely find a home machine | | | | so crank up the treadmill first and see how |
| that will fit your needs in the $1,000 | | | | loud it sounds. |
| category. However, if you intend to run you | | | | |
| will be inflicting a lot more pressure on the | | | | There are other considerations to have when |
| treadmill as you do and you should expect to | | | | you compare treadmills, but these are a good |
| pay at least $2,000 or more to get a quality | | | | start to help you get a feel for the machine |
| unit. | | | | that will best fit you and your workout |
| | | | routine. As always, it's best to actually |
| * Knowing how you intend to use the treadmill | | | | test drive any treadmill in person before you |
| is important for another reason. If you only | | | | buy it either at a store or on online. |
| intend to walk, you won't need a machine that | | | | |