Heart pumping louder and faster, lungs grasping for breadth, heated up body and sweat running down the cheeks after having a long run or a jog , a satisfying feeling for fitness freak . Fortunate are the people who have developed an habit of early morning walk or run in the park.
But how many times our new year resolution of jogging goes out of the windows just few weeks after new years eve. Newly bought pairs sadly rests in the shoe rack. Nobody is to be blamed but today’s busy schedule.
Modernization has solution to most of our problems isn’t. And to keep us running and kicking there’s a device or ‘L’ shaped equipment known as treadmill. Yes this machine can fit right into our bed or living rooms and help us achieve our fitness goals.
Just to put in brief a fitness enthusiast would want a compact machine that can fit into their house. If its fold able then will be an added advantage. Should definitely be lift able to change treadmill location in house as and when required. Should be strong enough to bear the runners weight and even more as a safety limit. Heart rate monitoring and built in programs are always beneficial. The belt should be wide enough to prevent any slip and fall. Equipment having inclination facility either manual or in auto can take fitness regime to next level. Should have an effective cushioning to reduce load on joints especially knees.
Treadmill can be broadly categorized as below.
- Manual
- Motorized / Electronic
- Hybrid
- Medical
We want treadmill which can fit in our house and serves our purpose.
Other Than above we also need to understand that a treadmill comprise of & parts
- The running deck : The part or surface that you run on.
- The running belt : The running decks mobile part
- The Frame : The metal piece that extends vertically from the running deck and holds the handlebars
- The motor : The engine that propels the running belt
- The motor controller : Device used to control the motor speed
- The incline motor : A small motor used to control the level of inclination when running.
- The computer control and console.
