What treadmill is suitable for home use?

The treadmill is a type of aerobic exercise equipment with a very long history. In the early days, treadmills were usually seen in gyms, but now as people become more affluent, treadmills have become a kind of exercise equipment in people's homes. People can exercise on a treadmill at home at any time. So what kind of treadmill is suitable for home use? Next, let’s learn some common sense about purchasing a treadmill.

1. The most important indicators are shock absorption and load bearing

Shock absorption can be said to be a relatively prominent advantage of treadmills. A treadmill with a good shock absorption system can indeed reduce damage to the joints, especially the knee joints, when running. When running on cement and asphalt roads, the body has to bear a weight that is 3 to 5 times greater than its own body weight, which puts a great burden on the knees (this is why you must buy good running shoes when running on cement roads and if you are a little overweight, also for shock absorption~~). Running on a treadmill can effectively reduce the pressure on the knee joints. The shock absorption of the treadmill is composed of a running belt, running deck, base frame (rollers), rubber columns, and springs. It is a complex engineering system. It is not possible to achieve a better shock absorption effect by simply superimposing it.

2. Motor and speed

The motor is the power source of the treadmill. Generally, good ones use the so-called F-level industrial motors, where the F refers to the insulation level. The temperature of the motor will rise when it is running. If the temperature exceeds the maximum operating temperature of the insulation material inside the motor for a long time, the aging of the insulation will be accelerated and the service life will be seriously shortened. Therefore, when the motor is running, temperature is one of the main factors affecting its life. And F grade is a higher insulation grade. Therefore, it is best to use a motor with high-grade insulation material for the treadmill to extend the service life of the machine.

3. Running belt

There are two aspects that need to be paid attention to, one is the material of the running belt itself, and the other is the effective running belt area.

4. Security

It basically includes whether the frame is strong enough, what the material is, and how thick the material is. Check whether the handrails of the treadmill are stable and whether the length of the handrails is sufficient. Are the safety devices complete? (Nowadays, they are generally equipped with safety locks for emergency situations.)

5. Other functions

Whether the treadmill provides a variety of training programs. Generally speaking, machines are equipped with a variety of training modes (speed, slope and other combinations) to help with training. Through the built-in programs, you can avoid the trouble of setting them up individually. Slope adjustment is now a standard feature of treadmills, and the slope is generally adjusted electrically. Other add-ons include MP3 playback, and the push-ups, sit-ups, and abdominal exercises that are more popular on domestic machines.

The above is a detailed introduction to what kind of treadmill is suitable for home use and some common sense when purchasing. For those who want to exercise at home to achieve fitness and weight loss effects, they can choose to buy a home treadmill to exercise at any time. But it should be noted that when choosing a treadmill, you must choose a size that is suitable for placement in your home.