Board logo

subject: Things To Look At When Buying A Treadmill [print this page]


Things To Look At When Buying A Treadmill

There are a number of important factors to consider when buying a treadmill because it can be a big investment that you will be using for many years to come. The main things to consider when buying a treadmill are:

Price

Motorized or manual treadmill

Quality

Size

Accessories

Price is usually the first factor that people consider when they buy a treadmill. However, as I will show, it really should be the last thing. If you set a budget and buy a treadmill based on that, you may well get a low quality treadmill that does not provide you with the features you require and as a result you may well quit your treadmill workouts. That is the last thing you want!

So lets start with the decision of getting a manual or motorized treadmill. Motorized treadmills are the most popular due to the superior performance you get and the range of benefits. For example, a manual treadmill is hard to get going, and once going you are stuck with the preset incline. If you want to change the incline of the manual treadmill you must stop, adjust the deck and restart.

Quality is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a treadmill. If you can, try some treadmills out, or at least read reviews to identify the best and those treadmills with built in problems. The better quality treadmills should have consistently good reviews. Look at the specifications of the different treadmills, such as maximum incline, deck width and length, and importantly motor size. The direct current motors are the quietest, which can be important if you want to watch TV while working out. Also look at the horse power of the motor. You need a motor that will stand up to your needs and wont result in the belt slipping.

The size of the treadmill is important. Determine where you want the treadmill set up and make sure it will fit comfortably. Do you need a treadmill that will fold up so you can easily store it away? If so get wheels so that it is easy to move around.

Next look at the accessories each treadmill offers, such as built in heart rate monitors, preprogrammed workouts to provide variety, book stands, and water bottleholders.

Based on your research, you should have a fair idea of what you want. Now consider price, and try to get a great treadmill deal on the treadmill you want, rather than waste money on a treadmill that wont stand up the load you are going to place on it, or doesn't have the features you need to keep you interested and motivated.

Therefore, when buying a treadmill, assess you needs first, looking at quality, features and accessories, then lastly consider price. If you follow this method you should end up buying the treadmill you want and will serve you well into the future.




welcome to Insurances.net (https://www.insurances.net) Powered by Discuz! 5.5.0   (php7, mysql8 recode on 2018)