Treadmill Fitness Program

Achieve Health Goals at Home!

My "workhorse" is part of my lifestyle - not a place to hang clothes or toss towels!

Benefits

• If you require a cardiovascular workout, there is nothing that beats a treadmill. Statistics show that the amount of calories burned when using a treadmill is the highest, compared to other exercise machines, such as the rowing machine, stair-stepper, stationary bicycle, or cross-country ski machine.
• The biggest advantage of a treadmill fitness program is that you can do your jogging or walking irrespective of the weather outside.
• You don’t have to worry about injuries that might occur if you are running on asphalt and concrete, nor do you need to be concerned about stress on critical joints. Since there will be less impact on knee joints, back muscles, and thighs, you will be able to keep walking and treadmill jogging for many more years than if you were running outdoors.
• With the advancement of technology, treadmills are becoming more sophisticated and versatile. The treadmill fitness programs are being improved constantly with preprogrammed, computerized exercises. The preset programs can offer many levels of intensity, which makes it easy to program your own workout level.

What to Look for in a Treadmill

When you plan to purchase a treadmill, you should think about your reason and your budget. You should also pay attention to the following features:

• Material used for construction of the frame so that it does not wobble.
• Whether you want the handrails in the front or on the sides.
• Whether you need an AC or a DC motor.
• The horsepower of the motor, which should be at least 1.5 continuous-duty.
• The speed at which the treadmill can run.
• The length and width of the belt.
• The quality of the deck.
The ability of the treadmill to absorb the impact of your feet.
• The price that you can afford.

It's essential to develop your own treadmill fitness program, and you can easily combine it with music, a video, or television.