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Treadmills: What You Should Know Before You Buy
by Angela Horsdent
http://www.ftreadmills.com

The majority of us would agree that while running
through the park or around the block, nothing compares
to fresh-air, and the beautiful sceneries. But not
everyone can enjoy the great outdoors. City suburbs
don't exactly offer the perfect environment for taking
a brisk walk or running. Traffic, pollution, and hard
concrete pavement just seem to defeat the purpose of
walking or running outdoors.

Scheduling the time to enjoy a brisk walk in the park is
more difficult then it seams. Most of us are running on
empty by the time we get home from work. And the few
of us that don't have to deal with traffic every day, find
running errands just as trying. Exercise is good for us
and because of the growing awareness of achieving good
health; many people are considering a treadmill. A
treadmill can be used at home or in the office; thus,
giving us a flexible option to an exercise routine.

Static exercise bikes have been a popular way of exercising
at home for the last 25 years. Owning a treadmill puts one
up there with the "Joneses" ~ that is how treadmills have
become so popular with mid-high income women ages 30 to 50.
There is now a huge incline in the target market for
treadmill distributors as lower income women ages 20 to 60
are also purchasing treadmills.

As well as the convenience and flexibility of having a
treadmill at home, the treadmill provides a level surface
that is also low-impact due to the shock absorbers it
contains. This is great for those who are frequently injured
whilst running on hard concrete surfaces or uneven surfaces
such as grass or mud tracks. It is also good for older
people who want to avoid injuries in the first place.

The act of walking and running has become a popular way to
exercise. With its popularity and health benefits, more
people are taking a close look at the advantages to having
a treadmill in their home. This natural form of exercise
rejuvenates our bodies and helps us be a real team member in
outside activities like playing squash or basketball.

A treadmill can provide numerous health benefits such as
better circulation, cardiovascular benefits to the heart and
lungs, and stronger bones. So why not have a treadmill at
home. Your figure benefits, as well. Of course, nothing is
as stimulating as running in the open air. But you can
watch television and play inspiring music while on your
treadmill. Many companies are working on a virtual walk to
eliminate the boredom that some treadmill users experience.
It won't be long before you'll be able to experience the
same effect from using a treadmill at home as you do from a
brisk walk in the park.

Of course the more you pay for your treadmill the better
features it will have. Some have more powerful motors than
others and need their own power lines. Higher cost models
might have thicker and stronger running belts that are less
likely to curl up at the sides. Other models offer longer
surfaces that allow you to take longer strides and therefore
run more comfortably. The more sophisticated have a greater
range of minimum and maximum speed and ranges of incline
(some as much as 25% incline), which allow more softer and
harder training programmes.

The electronic feedback given such as speed, time, calories
etc. also varies, as does the way in which you can adjust
the programmes - the less sophisticated models are usually
adjusted by hand using buttons and the more sophisticated
adjusted automatically via a heart rate monitor that works
to keep you within the recommended heart rate range.

The range of treadmills available in terms of price range
and features is diverse enough so that everyone can buy one
to suit their exercise needs. However, remember that you
will no longer be able to rely on the old fashioned excuses
such as weather and inconvenience if you're feeling lazy.

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