Treadmill Buying Guide 2014 – How to Find The Best Treadmill For Your Home
Buying a treadmill? How do you find the best one for you?
There are so many options on the market nowadays it can be confusing!
This treadmill Buying Guide will help you know exactly what to look for when choosing your home treadmill. After this article – you’ll be the treadmill expert when you go to shop! So let’s get started!
What to Look For When Buying A treadmill:
#1 treadmill Motor
This is the heart of your treadmill. You want a motor that can easily power you through long workouts without breaking a sweat.
Look for a motor power of at least 2.5 Horsepower – more is better. And if you plan on running frequently, look for at least a 3.0 HP motor.
#2 treadmill Belt
Look for a belt length of at least 55 inches. Anything shorter than that and you may feel like you’re right at the edge of the belt – especially if you’ll be running.
#3 Cushioning
Cushioning is the ability of the treadmill to absorb the force of your step. You want a good cushioning system that can protect your joints, hips, knees and back.
Most quality brand name treadmills like Sole, Nordictrack and Precor offer quality cushioning systems.
#4 Folding
Many people want a folding treadmill because it saves them space. However keep in mind that in general, non-folding treadmills have a slight advantage in terms of stability.
#5 Incline
Incline can help you build in high-calorie burning intervals into your workouts. Most treadmills give you from 10 – 15% incline.
Look for one-touch power incline that you can change easily from your treadmill console.
#6 Console
Look for a console that is backlit with a large, easy-to-read window with constant feedback on your time, calories burned, speed etc. There should also be an easy to see safety-stop button.
Other console options that people like include fans to keep you cool, iPod docks with speakers and iPad holders.
#7 Toys
The new 2014 treadmills are coming with all sorts of fun toys that will make your workouts much more enjoyable. For example, you can get treadmills with built-in TVs.
You can also find treadmills with web browsers so you can surf the net or read your emails. You can also get web connections that will show you HD video workouts – for a virtual reality like training experience!
Just make sure that in addition to the toys you don’t skimp on the essentials like a good motor or a good cushioning system.
Those are the main things you need to look for when buying a treadmill. One more tip:
Look at the scope of the warranty when buying to get a general sense of the construction quality of the treadmill – a longer warranty generally means a stronger machine!
So now you know what things to look for when shopping for a treadmill. Keep these things in mind and you’re practically guaranteed to find a machine that you love!
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