Proform, Nordic Track, Yowza Siesta

• TreadMills
  • AFG
    • 13.0AT
    • 2.0AT
    • 3.0AT
    • 3.1AT
    • 5.0AT
    • 5.1AT
    • 7.1AT
  • TruPace
  • Yowza
  • Horizon Fitness
  • ProForm
  • Stamina
    • InMotion Manual
    • T900
  • Live Strong Fitness
  • Smooth Fitness
  • NordicTrack
    • C 1250 Pro
    • C 900
    • C900 Pro
    • Commercial 2150
    • Elite 9700 Pro
    • Incline Trainer X9i
    • A2750 PRO
    • Elite 9500 PRO
    • T7 si
    • A2550 Pro
    • Commercial 1500
    • Commercial 1750
    • Incline Trainer X3 Interactive
    • X5i Incline Trainer
    • X7i Incline Trainer
    • T5 zi
    • T5.5
    • T7.0
  • Epic
  • Golds Gym
    • Trainer 550
    • Trainer 690
    • Trainer 1190
    • Trainer 480
    • CrossWalk 570
  • Reebok Fitness
    • R 5.80
    • R 6.90
    • V 8.90
    • 8400 C
  • HealthRider
    • H95t
    • Club H155t
    • H75t
  • Freemotion
    • 3000 XLS
    • 3500 XLS

A treadmill is a piece of aerobic exercise equipment. You set the speed of the treadmill's belt and you run or walk to keep up with it. Even though you're essentially running or walking "in place", it's an excellent cardio workout. Treadmills continue to be very popular among a wide variety of individuals, from exercise novices to seasoned runners. They are universally liked and accepted -and with good reason. Here is a quick benefit list of treadmills:

1. It saves time and gas expenses.
2. You need not visit a club or a gym for your daily schedule of exercises. And you need not worry about your gym outfit.
3. You can just relax and exercise in the comfort of your own home.
4. There is less time constraints and you can use it for however long you want.
5. You can perform other tasks such as watching TV or reading a magazine while working out.
6. Simply no preparations are required for your workout on the treadmill. A beginner can just as easily start using one with the press of a button- literally. Treadmills are not intimidating to use. The control panels are user-friendly, and most of the machines have built in heart rate monitors.
7. A big advantage is its utility to all the members of the family or household.
8. Having a treadmill can help eliminate some common exercise barriers such as crummy weather outside, extreme temperatures, looking for a parking spot outside the gym, or choosing which outfit to wear to the gym.
9. You get a variety of exercise programs in one machine. Treadmills come with set exercise programs suitable for different exercise levels--such as a challenging hill climb, an intense speed session or a quick interval workout.
10. Perhaps the greatest advantage is the health benefits you get. When used regularly and continually, you get results that you want.

Before you buy a treadmill

Home treadmills are not for everyone, though. A good quality treadmill can be expensive, costing from $500 to more than $4,000. It's worth the investment if you are sure that you'll use it regularly. Keep the following in mind when shopping for a treadmill:

• Go on a test run. Test out the treadmill in store before you buy. Or join a gym for a month and use a similar treadmill to make sure you like it.
• Keep safety in mind. Make sure the treadmill has safety features like handrails and an automatic shut-off or an emergency stop button.
• Consider your needs. Higher end treadmills come with more bells and whistles, but you may just need the basics. Some options include:
  • Built in televisions
  • Higher weight limit
  • Belt made from material that lessens the impact on your legs
  • Reduced noise
  • Fold-up ability, making for easy storage
  • A place to plug in your handheld MP3 player
  • Extended warranty

Benefits of Treadmill

Weight-bearing exercises such walking and running engage more muscle mass than non weight-bearing exercises such as cycling. If you are trying to lose weight and you have a choice of using a treadmill or a stationary bike to exercise, you will burn more calories with a treadmill. When performed at the same intensity level, a person engaging in weight-bearing exercises will burn more calories, says the American College of Sports Medicine.