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Treadmills - Get Fit Stay Fit

 Your exercise program could benefit from the use of 

treadmills. Using a treadmill provides a wonderful 

cardiovascular workout for your heart, your lungs, and your 

circulation. There low impact on your joints, which makes it 

easier and less painful to workout.


Pregnant women will get an excellent workout.  Its low 

impact and cardiovascular nature it builds endurance 

which will no doubt help during labor. The lower end 

models are not expensive and treadmills are easy to use. 

Using a treadmill could help you lose weight and even 

body fat.


That they don't take up a lot of space is a non-physical 

benefit. There are some that could take up a whole room 

almost but if space is the issue, than you can find manual 

treadmills that fold and are powered by your movement 

only. Talk to professionals and do your research to find out 

which one might be appropriate for you.

 

Comparing different models is best. Do you know what 

features you're looking for on a treadmill? You should look 

at certain things when you are comparing various models. 

All you really want to do is workout so this can all be 

overwhelming.


The size of your machine can be affected by the type of 

the motor. The most important things to look at are the 

belt trackers. This is the type of movement of the belt and 

the placement of the running belt as you work out. You 

don't want a belt that's jerky you want it to move as 

smoothly as possible over the rollers.


Have you seen the check out belts that move and then 

jump and move again etc.?  There can be more impact 

than is necessary on your joints and injury can result if the 

movement on your treadmill is like that. Something else to 

look at is the length and the width of the belt.


A belt that is too short can cause you to ،±run-off the end 

of the belt. A narrow belt might not necessarily support 

your stance. If possible try out the machine you want or 

one that is very much like it. The type and percentage of 

the incline will affect your joints and your workout.

 

As you progress, on most treadmills you can adjust the 

incline to be as if you were climbing a steep hill. How fast 

the belt moves should also be adjustable also. Do you 

know what the minimum speed and maximum speed is? 

This knowledge will help you plan your workout routine and 

make it more effective.



Your treadmill console should a heart rate monitor as one 

of its main features. If you know your resting heart rate and 

your target heart rate which is the highest number you 

can reach for maximum benefits from your workout, your 

workout will be more beneficial. Your speed, your time and 

your distance should also be displayed on the console.


Before you attempt to use your treadmill it is of the utmost 

importance that you learn to properly use your treadmill. 

The display on the control panel should be clear and easy 

to read. Is the software program necessary to be able to 

use the control panel?


A noisy treadmill is something you don't want. There will 

obviously be some noise but you don't want it to be 

overwhelming. What is the acceptable level of noise for 

you? Is the belt thick enough? If a belt is too thin it could 

wear out too soon, so you would want an appropriately 

thick belt so it will last.


Stretching can occur with some belts. Checking to see 

that your belt isn't cracked anywhere or stretched, Make 

sure the monitor is functioning properly. Consider the 

weight of the machine. A few of the delivery companies 

will bring your machine to your door but it's up to you to 

get it in the house and set it up.


The look of the machine is important because if it doesn't 

appeal to you, you will be less apt to use it. How easy will it 

be to store it when you aren't using it? Before you bring it 

home, consider the probability that it will stay in the same 

place when it's not in use, then you need to decide if this is 

ok with you.


Don't put your treadmill near walls to prevent injury. You 

should put it approximately eight feet away from walls, 

ledges or windows. You should put the wires and the 

power supply out of walking areas or it should be taped 

down to prevent someone from tripping while getting off  

the treadmill. There are a few tips about how to use your 

new treadmill.


Before getting on the belt, straddle it and make sure it is 

set at the proper speed. Your feet will follow your eyes so 

keep them straight ahead. Staying in the center of the 

belt will help prevent slips and falls.


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