How to Select Treadmill (Complete Guide with Detail Images)

About Treadmill:

Treadmill is the most important for those who want to stay fit without going to GYM. If you can use the treadmill it can be one of the most sensible health decisions you can make. Treadmill is the Gym equipment which help in maintain the good health, fitness level and better cardiovascular system.

We can use mostly treadmill in gym and home. Treadmill is basically helps in manage weight and strength; It is easy to use, burn calories easily. Treadmill is the most extensive category in the fitness industry. Moreover Treadmill will be suitable for those who are having a busy schedule and won’t able make gym workout. Nowadays, treadmill are coming with advance technologies and health monitoring system which will helps in maintaining the personal health parameter on Machine database. These advance treadmill will give you data for daily calories burn, BMR ration and other critical fitness parameters.

Steps to be consider before buying the Treadmills:

If you are planning to buy the new treadmill then you have to be very curiously selecting the perfect equipment as per your body, budget and your health goal. Different types of treadmill are available in market but make sure the perfect one as per you need.

In this Blog we shall explain you the different technical and general parameter for selecting the treadmill.

Check out the treadmill General features:

TREADMILL GENERAL FEATURES

Step 01- Educate Yourself to purchase treadmill:

Before taking any buying decision, buyers should check the information of treadmill, its uses, benefits and technical details online. There are different brand, models and options are available in market by which buyer can be confused. It is important for individual to read the product reviews and specification and its technical features. You should consider after sales service point as a main concern. Treadmill is a regular use machine which need maintenance on regular basis so individual needs to consider the after sales service point as a important parameter.

Step 02- Check out availability of different brands:

Buyers can check the different brands of treadmill and choose the right treadmill with the help of data available in the market. For example, In India buyer can check different brands of treadmill like Afton, Sole, Lifeline, Power max, Iso solid, Robot ouch and Aero fit.  COSCO is a reputed brand and it is having a very good physical service network in India. It is also considered as trusted brand for treadmill purchases.

Step 03- Check out the Authenticity of brand:

Many times buyers don’t give much importance brand name and purchase the item through the price rate. We have to check the full details of brands and then purchase the right item, it will be very helpful for buyers. Buyers have to  make sure to purchase the item. Buyers can check the authenticity of product through the product official website and check the reviews which are very helpful for buyers.

Step 04- Check out after sales service of brand:

A treadmill is an electronic piece of equipment. Buyers can check the after sales service of product, service is available in their area or not. Which company should provide you best service on time and free of cost? Look for one that provides two to three years of coverage on major moving parts and a year on labor. A quality unit is a long-term investment that, with regular use, will require service at some point. Most quality treadmills will offer a lifetime warranty on the frame.

Be sure your warranty includes:

Motor, Deck and belt and Electronics

Step 05- Check out the treadmill space in your home

Buyers can buy the treadmill in according to your home space. Many treadmills can covers more space in our home and some treadmills are specially designed for those people who have limited space in home. Nowadays with advance state of art design, treadmill is coming with foldable design frame which occupy very limited space. So, Space availability and Treadmill design should be considered as critical parameter for selection.

Check out the treadmill Technical features:

TREADMILL TECHNICAL FEATURES

Motor Horsepower:

Treadmill Motor Horsepower is an important parameter for selecting the treadmill. Individual needs to select the treadmill motors horsepower based on usage. If you are professional player or Professional runner then you need to run with more speed and extended running. In this case you can select the treadmill with heavy duty motor. Normally treadmill with 2 HP motors is considered good for this type of use. While, if you have normal running usage then you can go with 1 HP motor treadmill.

Based on Motors configuration there are two types of motors are available for treadmill, AC or DC.

AC motor is mostly used for commercial treadmills and requires much more power.

DC motor is mostly used for home treadmills for a quieter workout.

 Walking Belt:

Walking belt is also an important parameter for selecting the treadmill. If you select treadmill with more belt surface area then treadmill require more power consumption. Stay away from overly thick belts. Normally treadmills are available with walking belt size is 18” of width and 52” of length. If you select treadmill with thick belts then it will required more electric power and release more heat due to friction. The added weight of the belt also puts more stress on roller bearings and the added heat wears out the belt quicker. Thicker belt will give you more cushioning effect.

So individual needs to carefully select the walking belt shape and size.

 Belt Deck:

Before selecting any treadmill we should check the deck of treadmill. The treadmill deck is depends on height and size of individual. If you are taller then you need more length and surface of deck. If your height is normal you need normal deck surface and length area. Carefully selected treadmill belt deck will provide you more comfort during running and walking on treadmill. Taller runner and professional players requires a longer deck of 50 to 60 inches.

Electronic control:

TREADMILL TECHNICAL FEATURES 1

Buyers can select electronic control feature treadmill according to individual need. If buyers not required multi functions electronic panel treadmill then you can save money. People should check the electronic functions like Heart beat indicator, Incline and decline, calories, speed and time etc.

Heart Beat Indication: This is a good feature for the people as it detects the heart beat and display the heart beat ratio. Hearts patients can use this function to avoid over running as it will indicate the maximum hear beat ratio and warn to stop the running and take rest. Not all treadmill machines will have this function buyers need to choose this function based on deal.

Calories: People can easily check how much calories burn.

Distance: People can easily check the running, jogging distance how much he will cover.

Speed: People can use the speed option according to his/her need.