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[B580]Best Treadmill For Home Use

by Rocky James, Roc

Best treadmill seekers: here's news. The best treadmill to have is the home treadmill because research shows you burn more calories.
Did you know? A weight loss study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that people who had a treadmill at home lost an average of four to eight pounds more than those who didn't have treadmills. Get that machine!
Never mind the specific brand as long as it's one of the recognized ones. There is a fair level of parity between brands these days. What you want instead is the treadmill that helps you burn more calories ... and that according to research is the one at home.
Firstly, there's the motivation of owning a treadmill that makes you walk more. In fact, nothing seems to light up a walker's eyes more than the thought of buying a treadmill. What is it about having our own treadmills at home that makes us feel like we have arrived in the world of fitness and sport?
Secondly, your walking program will also be easier for you to follow -- and do -- if you get on a home treadmill ... because it's easier to keep track of all four parameters of time, speed, distance and calorie burn, and you can do it any time of day, in any clothing.
The secret to getting the right home treadmill is to try it at the store before you buy. If you have access to a good fitness instructor, you may like to get advice on the best brand names to look out for.
Should you get a motorized one or a non-motorized one? The jury is in ... always the best treadmill is the motorized one. Non-motorized ones are really not quite right for the body, because you have to move the belt along yourself with every forward stride (with an added backward push of the belt) -- not quite how you walk.
What else would you need to look for in a "best treadmill" for the home? You would need to check if its motor is heavy duty. Especially if you will keep up walking for long durations regularly every day. Listen to the hum of the motor and see if it's unduly noisy and will disturb the household.
You will also need to see the controls it offers on the digital display. Can you adjust speed, see the distance walked, the time taken? Is this data credible?
In general it has been found that treadmill data is more reliable and accurate than that on some other gym equipment because cardiologists use these to research their patients' heart conditions.
But be aware of the fact that many exercise equipment manufacturers tend to inflate their data a bit, because it has been found that if the data were too conservative, the demand for that "best treadmill" model falls.
People seem to want to see "high burn numbers" on their displays!
You also need to check the warranty. If it fails, you'll need 24X7 service, or the regularity of your walking program will be held to ransom. And lastly will it fit in the room space you have?
Frankly, between the top ten comparable brands, I have seen very little "real" differentiation to decide if one brand's better than the other. That's why I'd advice you not to worry about buying "the best". As we have said earlier, the one in your home is going be your best ally -- and your best treadmill!

But, there are tons and tons out there, all advertising the same features and claiming to be the best for your money. How do you decide which model is the best one for you? Well, before you go checking out the fancy new features, consider a few things about your own exercise needs. You have to know what you're looking for before you can find it.

Here are some things to think about that will help you find the best treadmill for you.

How Much Space Do You Have?

How much room can you afford to give up to your exercising? Treadmills are big. You might end up with half your office taken up by your exercise machine. This will help remind you that you need to exercise, which is a good thing; but constantly having it in the way might be a problem.

There are two kinds of treadmills.

Nonfolding - These treadmills are about the size of a two-person couch. That could easily take up half a room. On the other hand, the garage might be a good place to do your exercising.

Folding - These treadmills fold up so that they don't take up as much space, but they will still be pretty big, even when folded. These models are about half their size when folded. You can also buy smaller treadmills, but they may not be as good for running.

What Do You Need For Your Workout?

Will you be mostly doing brisk walking, or are you planning to do a marathon? If you are just going to do some vigorous walking, you can probably buy a simple treadmill model. Prices vary, and there's no reason to shell out so much extra cash if you're not going to be using those extra features.

Some models are more geared to running. If you plan on doing a lot of running on your treadmill, look for a model that is suited for long range running. You might also want to pay a little extra for one that is especially sturdy.

How About The Extra Features?

Do you need a robot coach shouting at you to run faster? Or a TV with surround sound speakers? Do you want extra incline features so that it feels like you're running up hill?

Modern treadmills offer lots of extra features such as memory cards, special padding, audio-visual players and settings to personalize your workout. If you don't need any of that stuff, don't pay extra for it. Look at some different models and decide what best suits your needs.

And How Much Will All This Be?

You can pay anywhere from $1500 to $3000 on a treadmill, and you can go even higher than that if you want the kind of models professional athletes train with. The price varies according to special features and quality of design. If you want to get into shape and lose a few pounds, a simpler model with a lower price tag might be more suitable for you. For more info see http://www.besttreadmillratings.com/Weslo_Treadmills on Weslo Treadmills.

There are treadmills in all shapes and sizes. Check out your local fitness store or gym and decide which model is the best treadmill for you before you buy.

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