Equipment Fitness

Home Gym Treadmill

Make a note of the following factors, and you'll be on your way to selecting the right equipment fitness home gym treadmill.

Budget

Purchasing an exercise treadmill can be an expensive item - so, before you start shopping, decide what your budget allows. Treadmills run from around $400 to $3000 (which will buy you a fancy one with all kinds of accessories).

Know Your Requirements

If you are aware of what you really need, the decision should be an easy one! Think about the following things while you are weighing the choices for an equipment fitness home gym treadmill:

1. How much space is available in your home for your new exercise treadmill?
2. Do you want to purchase a foldable treadmill?
3. What kind of motor do you prefer?
4. What features do you require in your new treadmill?
5. Do you want the one that comes with running or walking programs?
6. Would you like to have one with a heart rate monitor?
7. Do you want an emergency shut-off?

Motors

When it comes to the features of an equipment fitness home gym treadmill, the motor is an important consideration.

• The quality of the motor determines the efficiency and quality of the exercise treadmill.

• Most models have two motors - one to drive the belt and the other to raise and lower the running bed to create an incline.

• The best model is the one that has a belt motor with at least 1.5 horsepower. That makes it a continuous duty motor.

• If your requirement is simple walking or light jogging, a motor with 1.0 to 1.5 continuous horsepower is a good choice, but if your requirement is running, you should go for the one that offers 1.5 to 2.0 continuous horsepower.

Other Considerations

Make sure that your equpiment exercise home gym treadmill meets the following specifications:

1. Belt size must be at least 48" long and 16" wide.

2. Check the speed. If your requirement is running, select the treadmill that goes up to 10 mph. However, for walking or light jogging, you might choose the one that goes up to 6 mph.

3. For increased resistance, make sure that the incline goes up to 10 percent.

4. Take extra care while you are examining the running bed. Make sure that it absorbs shock and the belt does not move around with every foot stride.

5. The frame of the exercise treadmill must remain stable while you are running or walking on it.

6. Last, but not least, check the control panel to make sure it's easy to reach and simple to use.

With this advice and knowing your requirements, you can easily choose the best exercise treadmill that suits your lifestyle!