Choosing a Treadmill

When considering a treadmill to include in your weight loss exercise routine, you make want to take a few factors in consideration regarding the right one to buy. One of the biggest deciding factors to a treadmill is the life of the motor. If you’re considering the best treadmill to buy for your weight loss program make sure the treadmill will last longer and has a heavier motor. Here are a few weight loss tips on treadmill factors to mow over when in the market for a good treadmill.

Motor Horsepower - Typically the horsepower of a treadmill motor has two different rankings. The first is peak duty rating which is advertised on the purchase tag. And the second is continuous duty rating which is stamped right on the motor. Both types of ratings signify the quality and lifespan of the treadmill motor.

Weight of the motor - Generally a larger heavier motor runs smoother and longer overtime and prolong use. Make sure to find a machine that has no less than 1.5 continuous duty rating horsepower. When you weight over 186 pounds or have a plan to run on your treadmill, consider a treadmill with less than 220 volts of power which more than likely will not work in a home electrical circuit.

Size and thickness of walking platform- traction and resistance is important to weight loss programs that use treadmills for cardio workouts. This means that the walking deck thickness and size should be sufficient for leg and fee comfort over a longer period of use. Try to find the stander size deck of at least ¾ to 1 inch thick and at least 48 inches wide. This will prevent you from falling or stepping off the treadmill when running. Additionally if you plan to run on your treadmill consider a longer length track. It’s always best to try it out in the store before purchasing.



Good shock absorption features- The best feature of a good treadmill is the effective shock absorption on the legs, feet and back when using the treadmill. This means ensuring suspension is located just under the walking platform. Most often treadmill will appear to have good shock absorption by bouncing when walking or running. This is not a good indicator for proper shock absorption of the treadmill.

Once you have decided and investigated the physical features of a treadmill. The next step is working out the cost. The inexpensive treadmill will have basic features and low caloric burn off features over a longer period of time. The more expensive model treadmills will have a wider range of special features to include preset weight loss exercise settings and adjustable inclines and speeds. Most often these features are attractive you your looking for cool electronic assistance that helps with motivational feedback to reach exercising and caloric burn off goals.

The final decision on a good treadmill boils down to the service and repair warranties offered with your treadmill. This means that the cost of the equipment will include factory warranties and service should the treadmill break during a specific period of time. Basically, the longer the warranty is the better the quality of the treadmill. Most importantly and aside from the special features, which don’t mean anything, if you don’t plan on using it. So commit to your weight loss program and take using your treadmill seriously.