Features Of Treadmill

Nowadays people have become more aware of being fit and healthy. The first step for a healthy lifestyle is everyday exercise. The people who can afford paying a large amount every month, can go to the gym. But for the people who cannot, treadmill is the best choice. It is affordable and it is also available in EMI . So in buying a treadmill one should know about its various features. This article is about the features of the treadmills which helps to choose the best treadmill.

Treadmill motors usually have a horsepower of 1.25 to 4.0 HP. It is advertised as continuous horsepower (CHP). The CHP increases according to the weight of the person. If the weight of the person is more than 225 ponds then he is advised to purchase a treadmill with 3.0 CHP. Likewise a stronger motor of 2.5 CHP is required for the runners than who jog or walk. 1.25 HP is the standard capacity. The track size also should be considered. It is usually not that important but for tall people, who take long steps while running, it is considered. The standard length is from about 16” to 20 “wide and 42” to 62” long. Tall people are advised to purchase a treadmill with a track length of 55” and width of 20 “.

A Treadbelt’s durability is very important. The thicker the treadbelt the more durable it is. Mostly a 2- ply or 4-ply is thicker than 1- ply. It does not make much noise. The metal rollers supporting the treadbelts, should be wider and thus it increases the belt’s life. The track speed of 10 mph is enough basically. There are also treadmills which have 12mph which is useful for people who work out for 5 minute mile. A track cushioning is also very important, this helps in avoiding any pain caused while working out. Almost all the treadmills have incline facility from 10% to 15%. This inclines the treadmill and also burns more calories than normal.

Every treadmill has program already installed to it. From 12 to 15 work outs are installed. We can choose the program we want according to our target. There are even other features like mp3 player, televisions etc in some treadmills but their price will also increase accordingly. Every treadmill has a warranty period. It is usually a minimum of 90 days. The portability of the treadmill is also very important. Mostly all the home treadmills are portable and can easily fit anywhere. There are also other safety features like auto stop etc. The weight of the treadmill should be from 250 to 400 pounds. Always buy a treadmill which can handle 50 pounds more than its body weight.

By: Britto Thomas

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