Buying a treadmill is one of the best things you can do for your health. It gives you access to walking, jogging or running at any time during the day or season. Many people find it easier to slip in workouts when they have a treadmill at home, especially on days when it is especially hot, cold or wet. You may end up running more because you can do it at home.
What you might not realize until you begin looking into treadmills and their features, models and prices is that is it a major purchase with a lot of factors to consider.
Here is what you need to know as you look into buying a treadmill.
Building a home gym is a great way to get a workout on any time schedule, in a convenient way. But you don’t need a dozen pieces of equipment to do it. With its versatility and ability to change up certain functions, such as incline, a treadmill acts as a full body workout on its own.
Try thinking of it that way as you go forward and think of what you are looking for in a treadmill.
This is where so many people get tripped up. Treadmills are feature heavy machines with dozens of options to consider. The length and width of the belt may be relevant depending on your size. The speed limits and incline possibilities will completely change up the workout styles. Some will even have pre-programmed race training runs or workouts to use.
Storage is one aspect that not everyone considers until they are already buying the treadmill, which can present a problem. Several newer models allow you to fold them up and put them into smaller spaces. For those who don’t have a permanent space to keep a treadmill, finding a storable one is important to keep in mind when perusing that feature list.
There is almost never a need to pay full price for items online anymore. Many companies, especially home gym equipment companies, will mark up their prices just to mark them down and make it look like you're getting a deal. Before making major purchases online, check for coupons and promo codes. At the very least you could be saving on shipping costs, or you could score big with a 50% deal.
In the end, treadmills are an incredible investment for fitness, stress relief, and health. Just make sure you know how to pick the right one before you buy it.
From the mountains of Utah, Tyler Jacobson writes about his experiences as a father and husband. By sharing the struggles and solutions his family has faced, Tyler hopes to help other parents looking for a way to better their lives. You can connect with Tyler and read his helpful insights on: Twitter | LinkedIn