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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Faith Prieur | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Commercial Treadmills
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When presented to the consumer, treadmills are generally broken down in to three classes. These are economy, mid and premium or luxury classes. Commercial treadmills are generally those in either the mid or luxury range. One of the main distinctions between the economy class and the others; and what separates commercial treadmills from others, is the sturdiness and/or durability of a treadmill. For the most part, treadmills that are considered to be commercial treadmills are going to last several times longer than other home treadmills. Standard home treadmills, for the most par, are not designed for and will not last longer than a few years with regular use. Honestly, if you are planning on buying a treadmill and want the unit to last for years and years, plan on spending a couple grand. And if you buy a treadmill for less than $500, it it nearly certain that the ting won't be around for more than a few years if you use it at all. The way to go about finding commercial treadmills is the same as determining any kind of treadmill buy. Since so called commercial treadmills are available to the public, and are the same treadmills that gyms and fitness centers purchase simply use one of the many treadmill buying guides. There are several different treadmill reviews and ratings websites out there. These can help you determine which class and specific treadmill will best suit your individual exercise needs and lifestyle. Also, you will be able to see what others thought about their experience with the same model treadmill that you're thinking about purchasing. In addition, using a treadmill buying guide to understand the commercial treadmills available is one of the ways to find out about durability track records of the various models that you're thinking about getting. The best way to find out how long you can expect a treadmill to last is by find out how long other peoples' treadmills lasted. The same is true for determining which parts are likely to break first. Another way that commercial treadmills tend to differ from economy treadmills is the amount of horsepower that drives the motor and walking belt. While some economy treadmills may have a horsepower rating of 2, many have lower horsepower ratings. Any treadmill labeled 'commercial' should really have a horsepower rating of 2 or greater. Then there is the max speed of a treadmill. Top of the line treadmills have speed ranges up to 10 miles per hour. Certainly any treadmill I purchase would be able to reach at least five miles per hour, but then I usually use it for walking and the occasional light jog. Again, commercial treadmills are likelier to have higher max speed settings than treadmills in the economy class, but check to be sure. What's the use in having a treadmill that won't go as fast as you need it to? So when you get on a treadmill for a test run, max things out and be sure it will go as fast as you need it to. About The Author: Faith is a fitness consultant at her local gym and has run in marathons for charitable causes. She has been a certified personal trainer and also participates in charity triathlons. She thinks finding the proper treadmill is essential for training and remaining healthy. At http://www.exerzise.com , you will find Faith's pros and cons of the best treadmill. |
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