| If
you're looking to buy a machine for continuous duty operation (i.e. nonstop) then
do not consider a domestic model. However, for the home, you may want a treadmill
that other family members can use throughout the course of a normal day. In this
situation, a heavy-duty domestic machine will do the job well. If you're considering
a machine for a health club or gym, then you should only consider a commercial
machine. |
| Here's
a quick and easy way to help you choose what speed is suitable for your type of
Cardio workout:
| mph |
Pace |
| 1-4 |
Walk |
| 4-6 |
Jog |
| 6-10 |
Run |
q
Km/h
| mph |
Km/h |
| 4 |
6.4 |
| 6 |
9.6 |
| 8 |
12.8 |
| 10 |
16 |
|
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Cushioning
The
type of running platform which your machine will have depends very much on its
physical loading capacity and of course its price. Small domestic treadmills that
can only handle body weights not exceeding say 60Kg (approx. 132 Lb) will come
fitted with just a single deck directly mounted to the machines subframe. Larger
machines for home use normally have a cushioned running deck on which the platform
you run on, sits on a number of elastomer cushions that are mounted to the treadmills
sub-frame. We strongly recommend the latter in design in that a cushioned deck
provides impact absorption and gives you some degree of protection and comfort
during your workout.
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Deck Size
If
your planning to jog or sprint, the greater the surface area you have to run on
the better. Always choose a machine that has a wide running mat so that you have
some degree of latitude whilst exercising. There's nothing worse than restricting
your freedom of movement whilst working out or even worse tripping up on any obstacles
that surround you! |
|
Gadgetry
- here's a quick breakdown:
| Calories |
| Pulse
Monitor | | Speed |
| Time
Lapsed | | Incline
level | | Program
Levels | | Safety
Stop | | Gender/Weight |
| Target
Levels | | Distance |
| Incline
level | Generally
speaking, the greater the information fed-back and displayed to you during your
workout session, the greater the accuracy of your workout. The very fact that
you have more information available to you, will mean that you have a bigger picture
of what's really going on with respect to your fitness program.
|
| An
electronic treadmill is a sophisticated workout machine consisting of a great
number of high-tech components. Your pre-purchase budget will ultimately decide
on the level of sophistication your machine will carry. Do not compromise price
with the machines body-loading capacity (limit) and/or horse power motor rating
as this normally leads to one outcome - disaster! |
| Mains
power supply varies from country to country. Please make sure that you specify
the power supply rating you require when ordering your machine. We only supply
treadmills that operate on 110V/60Hz (USA), 240V/50Hz (UK) and 220V/50Hz (Europe)
|
| All
electric treadmills are power-rated by the size of their motor. Its very simple
- the greater a machines HP rating the more powerful that machine is. Most electronic
models use digital PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology
to power a DC rated motor unit. In general, the higher a treadmills HP rating,
the faster the machine (as well as greater load handling). As a rule-of-thumb,
your minimum motor rating should not be less than 1.75 HP when choosing a treadmill. |
| Always
aim to make your treadmill purchase with this very important specification in
mind.
If more than one member will be using the machine, then you must
base your load rating on the heaviest person who will be using it!
Here's
some typical body weight limits:
| q |
Lb/Kg
| | Lb |
Kg |
| 167 |
76 |
| 224 |
102 |
| 252 |
115 |
| 280 |
127 |
| |
| q |
Stone/Kg |
| Stone |
Kg |
| 12 |
76 |
| 16 |
102 |
| 18 |
115 |
| 20 |
127 |
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