| Treadmills are ideal for exercising from home. They | | | | only boring if that's the excuse you want to use to get |
| can be used on there own or if you are starting a | | | | out of doing it. |
| home gym you can use them as an addition to other | | | | Cardiovascular Exercise is a necessity: |
| equipment such as the exercise bike, weight etc. The | | | | The treadmill is the ideal exercise equipment to give |
| treadmill is ideal for both beginners and the more | | | | you a cardiovascular workout. Your heart needs |
| advanced as you have the options of walking or | | | | exercise to function properly and it is recommended |
| jogging at different speeds and inclines. All the major | | | | that you do at least 25 to 30 minutes per day |
| manufacturers such as Weslo, Reebok, Nordic Track | | | | exercising. Combined with a good balanced diet the |
| etc have some excellent treadmills available. Costing | | | | treadmill will go a long way in helping you achieve a |
| will vary considerably depending on what you require. | | | | healthy lifestyle. |
| Some of the treadmills have built in heart monitors with | | | | What are the main benefits of using the Treadmill? |
| mountainous terrain programs and races. If you are | | | | The treadmill has many advantages but none more |
| tight on a budget you can get a more basic model that | | | | important than improving your quality of life. By this we |
| will have a more moderate function level. | | | | mean: |
| Cross training and treadmills: | | | | - Increased general fitness |
| We are all encouraged to do aerobic exercise that | | | | - Improved self confidence |
| has excellent cardio benefits and overall health. The | | | | - Better sleeping |
| treadmill can be used combined with the dual way | | | | - More energetic |
| exercise bikes for cross training. The treadmill is | | | | - Improved libido |
| geared more towards an overall aerobic exercise but | | | | - More toned figure |
| is limited in upper body exercise. Combining the | | | | In general treadmills are ideal for the home. There are |
| treadmill exercise with an upper body exercise such | | | | even foldable treadmills if you are a little tight for |
| as using a dual function exercise bike or some free | | | | space. There is a treadmill to suit all budgets but |
| weights will give your body a complete workout. | | | | obviously the more you spend the more functionality |
| Is a treadmill good for rehabilitation? | | | | such as computer aided programs you get. Check out |
| Firstly ask your doctor before ever using any fitness | | | | the manufacturers warranty, they can vary and in |
| equipment if it is new to you or especially if you intend | | | | some cases you need to package the treadmill up and |
| using the equipment for rehabilitation purposes. If you | | | | send it back to the shop for repair, these should not be |
| are using the treadmill for rehab after a sports injury | | | | purchased. You need a treadmill that has a call out |
| such as knee ligament or ankle etc (including broken | | | | warranty. Treadmills will at some stage require some |
| bones) you will need a treadmill with excellent | | | | maintenance, the runner may have to be replaced |
| cushioning on the under carriage. Such injuries require | | | | after a certain amount of time so check out the prices |
| delicate training with little or no impact. If you are | | | | for spares before you buy. |
| recovering from a health problem such as heart the | | | | Internet Shopping for treadmills: |
| treadmill is the ideal equipment that allows you set your | | | | Shopping on the Internet is the ideal way to view the |
| own pace and build slowly (once again seek medical | | | | different models and ranges and quite often you will |
| advice first). | | | | save a lot of money if you purchase on the internet. If |
| Exercise is boring: | | | | you do decide to purchase online check out the |
| Agreed, exercise can be boring if you let it. If you are | | | | dimensions, all might look well on screen but when |
| exercising at home you have excuses of being bored. | | | | delivered could be bigger than you first expected. |
| Use the treadmill for 30 minutes per day in front of the | | | | Shipping is generally cheap but do check as I have |
| TV and the time will fly, you might end up even doing | | | | seen some companies charge more than they really |
| more than you realise. You can add in more relaxed | | | | should. |
| music to pass the time if you wish. Home exercise is | | | | |