An electric treadmill is almost a must for the average home gym, especially for those who enjoy working out during the colder months of the fall and winter. There are a lot out there that are well priced, very space efficient, very comfortable to use, and have reasonable warranties. If you don’t have a gym membership than we recommend looking into electric treadmills that will help you achieve your fitness and health goals. Not all are created equal, and for a reason to. Even before going to look at an electric treadmill I would ask yourself these few questions. What am I going to use a treadmill for? Walking, running, incline walking, sprinting? How much do I want to spend? Would a folding electric treadmill be better than a non-folding one? And, who do I know who has a treadmill that I could talk to?
Some people interested in a treadmill for home use just want to be able to walk on a softer surface than concrete, and don’t plan on running at all. Their knees might not be able to with stand the high impact of running and their doctor may even recommend not running for cardiovascular exercise. These people don’t necessarily need to go drop a couple thousand dollars on the “best” treadmill out there. Continue reading →
