Things To Keep In Mind When Purchasing A Treadmill
The motor is the heart of your treadmill. Most good machines have at least a 1.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor. Heavier runners may want to step up to a 2 or 3-HP model.

Your treadmill's running surface is comprised of the treadbelt and deck. The best possible decks provide plenty of shock absorption and cushioning for your knees and ankles. This is done with rubber or polymer cushions placed under the deck. Also, the treadbelt should be long enough for you to comfortably take your longest stride. A safe bet is usually 48 inches. A belt width of 17 to 20 inches is a good range to compensate for the natural side-to-side movement of runners.

Features on treadmills are as varied as the people that use them.
Here's a short list of the best bells and whistles.

Incline: Uphill running is an effective way to do real-world training for marathons or just get a killer workout. Incline ranges on most treadmills run from 1% to 15%. Make sure your machine offers a range to suit your personal running patterns.

Vital Displays: To get an efficient workout, it's important to track your progress. Speed, distance, time-they're all important. Make sure your treadmill has these three at the minimum. Other displays can include pulse, incline percentage and even calories burned.

Heart Rate Monitors: Many treadmills come equipped with heart rate monitors of one kind or another. Heart rate sensors produce maximum workout efficiency by keeping you at your optimum heart rate. Of all the models, chest straps are most accurate, followed by the thumb and ear clip sensors.

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