Treadmills - The Human Hamster Wheel

For those of us that enjoy getting our exercise from a running or walking regime, then a treadmill is a real practical addition to your home fitness area. The benefits of owning an exercise treadmill are huge. We already know that the use of a good exercise treadmill for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week offers a superb calorie burning and cardiovascular workout.

Treadmill Ratings and Reviews

If you are seriously considering purchasing an exercise treadmill, then your first consideration is space. Although there are folding treadmills available, no matter what way you look at it, they take up a considerable amount of space when they are set up. The average true treadmill is approximately 3 feet by 7 feet so can take up the better part of a room. Collapsible models usually come on wheels for ease of storage. Some collapsible treadmills can be very cheap, so if this is your choice, make sure that you have a decent warranty period as this can also be taken as a sign of quality. The next consideration is where to set it up – not next to the kitchen. Try to choose the coolest area of your home and preferably where you have some open ventilation such as a window or sliding door to the outside. Your body temperature will be increasing during your treadmill workout and you want stay comfortable and enjoy the run or walk. If you don't have a cool area, then you may want to consider using a fan.

If the space is available and you want to benefit from owning a home treadmill, then you would benefit by reading “Choosing the Best Treadmill” and “Purchasing Treadmills” to help untangle some of the treadmill techno talk. There are many cheap treadmills on the market, but you do get what you pay for. To get the best treadmill for you, it is important to look at treadmill reviews, understand what you need and understand what you are getting.

Treadmill Tips & Advice

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Editor's Advise: Personally speaking, I have enjoyed owning a treadmill because I don't need to adjust my running schedule dependant of the weather. I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast (also known as the wet coast) and, although I've tried to work on my attitude about running in the rain, I still don't seem to like it any better. I also don't like running in the snow, as I try to avoid injuries at all possible costs.

I purchased the best treadmill for my needs and I now have no excuses not to run. The other huge benefit for me was ability to get my run in when my children were young. I could complete my treadmill workout while they napped and never had to pay the costs of a babysitter while I went out running. These are the benefits of owning a home treadmill that I enjoy, but there are certainly more, such as the ability to track distance, speed and heart rate, which is very useful when following a specific training plan.