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How to choose Treadmill?
When buying a treadmill, there are many things you should consider. First, ask yourself what your goals are-e.g., if you want to go hiking in your vacation, you need to build up your cardiovascular endurance and strength, so you will need to look for a treadmill that can give you this. Next, ask yourself how much money you are willing to put down on a treadmill. You should be willing to spend all that it takes to get a good one, because you will benefit from it manifold.
Then, check out warranties. These are very different, depending on which one you buy. Before you buy a treadmill, read the fine print very carefully. Usually, warranties are given for three years-anything lesser than that should prevent you from buying it.
What to look for in a treadmill:
- Space for a treadmill: Check that you have enough room for a treadmill before you invest in one. You should have enough space to get on to one comfortably and to swing your arms on it freely.
- Do you want a folding treadmill? Ask yourself if you would prefer a space-saving treadmill that folds after use. Check if it has castors and its weight. Don’t go in for a portable one if you have a carpeted floor as it will be very difficult to lug it on the carpet/ Even if you do buy a folding treadmill, don’t fold it unless you are going to use it in the middle of the living room and even then fold it only when you have people over and you need space.
- What weight are you looking at? Go in for a treadmill that weights not more than 300 pounds, depending on your weight. It should weigh more than you do.
- Is it comfortable to use? Look for the handles, balance, and the safety strap. Check that the machine is user-friendly.
- Does your treadmill have a heart display? Go in for one that has a heart monitor and display.
- Check the belt: Check the length and width of the belt-it should be about 50-55" long. In fact, the taller you are, the longer the belt should be.
- Is there enough cushioning? Decide if you are going to walk, walk and run or just run? Accordingly, you will need cushioning, particularly if you are going to run. Your goals will tell you how much cushioning you want.
- Look at the console: Decide if you want a fan or place to set your book on to read while on the treadmill. Don’t buy one with a water bottle, but choose one which you can read the speed and distance covered easily and how much time you want to walk or you’re your age and weight could also be inputted and perhaps the level you have gone and what you have to achieve.
- Does it have an incline? Look for one with an incline as you can burn more calories if your machine has an incline of about 10°.
- Speed range: Your treadmill should have a speed of 10 miles per hour.
Buying a treadmill involves checking out many more parameters, but these are the most important ones and enough for you to start with.
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