Treadmills are a great way to get fit and stay fit. With the right treadmill, you can get on track to achieving your fitness goals. But with so many diverse options and technical features, making the correct choice can be difficult. That’s why we’re here to help you make an informed decision and get the perfect treadmill that suits your needs.

 

6 Minutes, 6 Key Decisions

• Key Decision 1: Grade
• Key Decision 2: Workout Programming
• Key Decision 3: Heart Rate Measurement

Quality and Value

Key Decision 1: Grade

Treadmills are designed with different ranges of power and durability. Based on how much and where the treadmill will be used, you can choose a treadmill that best fits your needs and your budget.

Residential treadmills- Residential treadmills are designed for use by individuals/families at home. They are meant for regular but not heavy and constant usage and are much easier on the pocket than heavy duty commercial treadmills. View Home treadmills

Commercial treadmills - Commercial treadmills are durable, high performance and built to withstand the pressure of heavy usage as in gyms, health clubs, fitness spas etc. The commercial treadmill has an extremely high powered motor usually in excess of 2 HP. They are priced higher than residential treadmills and incorporate a greater number of preset programs and technological features to suit a variety of fitness enthusiasts.
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Key Decision 2: Workout Programming

Most treadmills have advanced settings for you to choose a workout program based on your specific fitness goals ranging from basic workouts for beginners to more intense programs for advanced fitness enthusiasts. These programs allow you to monitor your progress without the hassle of additional equipment such as heart monitors.

Preset Programs - Many treadmills have a number of workout programs already installed and focusing on different areas such as strength, speed, endurance, weight loss, heart health. With preset programs, you don’t have to worry about various settings such as speed and incline since these are already built into the preset program. Just select the preset which works best for you and feel free to focus on your workout.
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Interactive Programs - Some treadmills come with built-in or attachable LCD TV screens in order for you to enjoy interactive workout programs and make your workouts more interesting. You can download a specially designed workout program onto your treadmill with the touch of a button through the fitness software offered by various brands. You can also get a personalized workout and meal plan developed by a professional trainer through interactive programming by simply uploading your workout information.
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Key Decision 3: Heart Rate Measurement

Monitoring your heart rate is a great way to adjust the pace of your treadmill workout. More sophisticated treadmills include various features to measure and display your heart rate as you exercise so you can increase or decrease the intensity of your workout accordingly.

Hand Grip - Many treadmills have onboard heart monitor systems. Electrodes embedded in the handlebar of the treadmill measure your pulse and the reading is displayed on the console. This system activates when you grasp the handlebar. While effective for low to medium pace, the system is not suited if you are running at higher speeds (above 4-5 mph).
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Telemetry - Some treadmills feature a telemetry system of heart measurement and monitoring. This features an external device that is strapped to your body and which monitors heart rate and transmits the pulse reading on the treadmill’s display monitor. The system is wireless and suitable even for higher speeds.
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