Join the Healthy Lifestyle – Treadmills

Every one understands the importance of exercise on a daily basis to ensure our body stays young and healthy; however, many of us do not want to get out in all kinds of weather to go for that walk. This is the main reason that treadmills have become so popular. Other reasons are the location we live. Those living in a big city may not feel safe jogging in a park or down the street. Those living in the country may feel exactly the same if there are no homes nearby.

Treadmills give us the ability to exercise in the privacy of our homes, even in our pajamas if we desire. Today, you can find a large variety of treadmills for the home including brands such as Bowflex, Healthrider, Horizon, Image, Landice, Nordic Track, Precor, Proform, Reebok, Smooth, Sole, Star Trac, Spirit, and Weslo.

The main thing to remember when choosing a treadmill for your home is to find one that will fit properly in the area you have, one that is a space saver, or one that can be folded up when not in use. Some of the features many look for in their home treadmill include Mach Drive Motor, QuickSpeed Control, Power Incline, 2 CrossWalk Calorie Workouts, CrossWalk Upper-Body Arms, Built-in Workouts, ProSoft Plus Impact Reduction, LCD Display,  EKG Grip Pulse Heart Rate Monitor and Space Saver Folding Design.

As you start your search, you should know there are two main types of treadmills, manual and electric. With a manual treadmill, you are the engine, so to speak. The belt will only move when you are walking or jogging and will increase in speed as you walk faster. Electric treadmills can be adjusted to various speeds and you will need to keep up with the moving tread belt.

Today, you can find all kinds of features such as ones that are programmed to go faster as you do, keep track of your heart rate, and ones with impact reduction to protect your joints while exercising. Another awesome feature found with many revolutionary treadmills is the integrated EKG sensor, which provides feedback on heart rate while other metrics are displayed on a LCD display that tracks your time, speed, distance, pulse, and calories burned.

According to the type of treadmill you desire you can features such as ones allowing you to compete with virtual competitors, easy shock drop assisted folding mechanism, adjusting cushioning system which is less stressful on hips, knees, and ankles, convenient button system to change from speeds 1 to 10 mph, power incline with a touch of a button, and even a nice sized treadbelt.

You can now begin your search and find all the features you desire in your treadmill for your home. You can find small ones that offer the basics to commercial ones with a space saver design.

Paul Reeve is a Personal Trainer, Presenter, and Lecturer for Fitness Professionals. Get FREE advice on treadmills from his Online Assistant team at www.treadmilladviser.com – providing informed advice on exercise treadmills. You can learn more by visiting exercise equipment, Treadmill reviews, and Sole treadmill reviews.

Budget Treadmills – What You Need to Know!

Budget treadmill recommendationsSo you want to get back into shape and lose those unwanted pounds.

Treadmill Comparison: 3 Things You Must Know When Shopping For Treadmills

Buying a treadmill? You’ll probably be making several treadmill comparisons when doing your research.

Weslo Treadmill Review – are Weslo Treadmills a Good Buy for You?

Considering a Weslo treadmill? Weslo treadmills are some of the most popular budget treadmills on the market today. You can usually find them at a variety of places including department stores and online.

But are they a good buy for you? Here’s a brief overview of Weslo treadmills along with the strengths and weaknesses of the brand to help you make up your mind.

Weslo is owned and manufactured by ICON Health and Fitness, one of the largest producers of treadmills in the world. They also own brands like Epic, Image, Healthrider, Proform, Nordic Track and Reebok.

Weslo offers both manual and motorized treadmills with a range of options like Heart Rate Monitors, handweights, iFit compatibility, foldability, adjustable inclines and more.

Strengths:

1) Affordable – Weslo models are definitely affordable for the home gym on a budget. Starting from around $249 for a motorized treadmill and $99 for a manual treadmill you really can’t find a cheaper treadmill than a Weslo.

Weslo has also introduced a few higher end models in the $700+ range that give you even more options than their budget treadmills like more workout programs, better cushioning and stronger motors.

2) Manual Treadmills – If you’re looking for a manual treadmill, you’ll probably consider a Weslo. Weslo offers some of the most popular manual treadmills for sale with adjustable inclines and large LCD displays.

3) Solid Brand Name – In this uncertain economy, some smaller fitness equipment manufacturers have already had to file for bankruptcy protection.

Since Weslo is a part of the largest fitness equipment manufacturer in North America, you can be fairly certain that they’ll be around for a while in case you need to service your treadmill.

Proform Treadmills – Why You May – or May Not – Want to Buy a Proform Treadmill

Buying a treadmill? Did you know that Proform treadmills are currently the most searched-for treadmill online?

So they’re definitely popular. Then again, one of the main things people are searching for is Pro form treadmill parts – which may tell you something.

If you’re considering a Proform treadmill there are some things you should know before you buy. Based on these things you may or may not decide to buy a Proform model.

First of all, the Proform name is owned by ICON Health and Fitness, pretty much the largest fitness equipment manufacturer in the world. These guys are the giants in the treadmill industry.

They also own names like Image, Weslo, Reebok, Freemotion, Epic and Nordic Track. Each of these brands has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Proform’s main strengths are that they are affordable, plus they offer a truckload of cool fitness toys you won’t find with other brands. At any given time, there are a huge range of Proform models to choose from to suit almost any taste.

Want a TV on your treadmill? How about a fitness age tracker (tracks your heart rate and fitness improvement over time)?

Want a crosswalk model with ski-like poles to work your upper body? How about one that charges and plays your iPod through built-in console speakers? Chances are you can find any of these options in a Proform treadmill.

The main weakness of these treadmills is that, while affordable, they are well…affordable.

With treadmills you get what you pay for. In general, any unit under $1000 is not built to last for a long time. Since most Proform treadmills come in under $1000 you can figure out their main weakness.

So is a Proform treadmill a good buy? The answer is both yes and no – depending on who you are and what you want.

Different buyers have different needs. So what is a great buy for one person can actually be a poor buy for someone else.

For instance a tall runner who is planning on using their treadmill for over an hour a day, every day will need a commercial grade treadmill with strong running deck, excellent cushioning, high powered, well-built motor and preferably a longer running belt of about 55″ or more.

A 65 year old grandmother who wants the occasional light walk on her treadmill is not going to need that same treadmill. For her that same treadmill is actually a poor buy since it’s way more than she needs.

So returning to the Proform issue. Do I think they’re commercial grade treadmills that everyone will love? No.

In general, Proform units are economy, entry-level treadmills. They aren’t built with heavy duty commercial parts as some treadmills are and will not last as long as some other brands out there, especially if you pound the daylights out of them every day.

On the upside however, they have improved in construction over the years and the new models offer a lot more value than older ones. Plus they’re affordable for most people. And in this economy, that’s the only way some people are going to be able to get a treadmill. Better that than nothing.

So if someone has a strict budget of only $500 or $600 then Proform is probably the strongest brand out there in this price category. Because ICON is the largest manufacturer, they have the resources to build a better treadmill for less. And if you don’t plan on using your treadmill very often, you could probably get away with saving a bit and going with a starter Proform.

So those are several reasons why you may or may not want to buy a Proform treadmill.

One final warning: the resale market for Proform treadmills is huge. However what most people don’t know is that almost all manufacturers – Proform included – will not honor the warranty on a second owner.

So even if a seller says to you, “No problem, the treadmill is still under warranty”, realize that this means nothing to you. He’s covered – but you’re not. And since you really don’t know the state of the treadmill when you buy it (heavy use, light use, etc.), you’re taking a chance that you could have absolutely no protection if your treadmill breaks down the day after you buy it.

This is why many people choose to buy new so they’re protected and they know the treadmill has not been used before.

In the final analysis, it’s your decision. A treadmill is a smart investment in your health – just remember to do your research before you buy so you can choose the machine that fits your needs best.

Vienna Miller is a contributing writer for Treadmill Reviews For the latest Proform treadmill reviews and ratings visit Proform Treadmill Reviews
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