A treadmill is one of the easiest-to-use exercising equipment you can buy. Just a quick warm-up and you can jump right in. They are also very convenient and don't take up much space. Perhaps this explains the reason why they are so popular.
How Much Should I Expect To Spend On My First Treadmill Purchase?
How many people are going to use it?
Is it for marathon running or exercise walking?
Weight and height of the treadmill users?
What are your long term fitness goals?
All these questions determine how much beating your treadmill will take and based on that you can pick how powerful of a machine you want. You don't need to spend more than Rs.20,000 on a treadmill that will be used a few days a week for light running. On the flip-side, if you have multiple users using the treadmill for extended periods of time, you might look at spending closer to Rs. 50,000.
In any case, don't go for something cheap and flimsy, even the Rs. 7,000 treadmills available in the market represent a big expense for Indian buyers. Consider you requirements and choose something that will last.
What Qualities Should I Look For In My Treadmill?
When it comes to treadmills, continuous duty stats are more important that peak or maximum duty. For a running treadmill, you should look for a continuous duty motor with 1.5-2.5 horsepower.
The belt size/dimension is another thing to consider, look for something that is atleast 48 inches long and 18 inches wide.
If you are going to be running, you need something that supports enough speed, atleast 10mph. Motor warranty is a good indicator of how confident the manufacturer is in it's quality, ideal motor warranty to go for is 2 years.
Finally comes the display. Modern treadmills can provide with a host of different data about your running habits. For example, you will know your speed, distance, angle of the board, calories burned, time and many other things. Some even have a heart rate monitor. In this regard, what you go for is completely based on your budget and preferences. You would atleast want something that shows the running distance.
Noise: Certain models of treadmills can surprisingly noisy. For a home treadmill it is better to get something that makes very little noise. Maybe you'd like to watch T.V while running or you have family members who are asleep during your work time etc. In either case, it is advisable to get a quieter machine.
Stability: The ideal treadmill should have plenty of cushioning so it can absorb the force from your jogging. Also make sure the treadmill doesn't shake or jerk, it is very easy to get injured on a badly designed treadmill.
Should I Buy A Treadmill?
if you're really going to use it?
Only you can answer that question. Note that it doesn't look good as a showpiece or clothes hanger!
What Are The Best Treadmill Brands In India?
It's not easy the say what the "best" treadmill brand is, there are some reliable brands like LifeLine, Afton, KOBO Sports etc. that you can't go wrong with. There are some new Indian brands too like DuraFit or Powermax Fitness. We have a whole article on the best treadmill brands in India, do check it out.
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