The treadmill is a popular cardio trainer that can be used not only in gyms of sports clubs, but also at home, as there are special models for home conditions. A treadmill for an apartment should be compact, relatively quiet, economical in price.
Instructions
Step 1
Before buying an apartment treadmill, think carefully about your goals and capabilities. First, set an approximate price point - treadmills can cost from five to one hundred thousand rubles, depending on the quality, technology used and feature set. Secondly, think about what requirements you have for the simulator: should it be able to count calories and show the percentage of body fat, should it have a set of different programs, what kind of sizes suit you.
Step 2
Decide on the type of treadmill. There are mechanical trainers that operate on the user's efforts. This is the simplest design that does not require electricity for its work. But such a simulator is also cheap, although it has a number of disadvantages. First of all, this is the inability to use various programs. A mechanical treadmill limits the user's options, and is not suitable for serious sports.
Step 3
Electric treadmills are more expensive, they have an electric motor, they can adjust the incline level to run on an incline, set up different programs to make your workouts more varied and effective. The movement of the canvas in them is smoother, and the set of functions is very wide. As you focus on electric treadmills, study the motor characteristics, as this is the main part of such treadmills. The motor must have a continuous power of 1 to 3 horsepower.
Step 4
The most worn part of the treadmill is the deck located under the walking belt. It is made from special synthetic materials or wood. Ask about the thickness of the deck - the thicker it is, the more reliable it is. Find out in which models it is impregnated with grease or wax to extend its useful life.
Step 5
Choose tracks with two-layer canvases, they are of higher quality and longer lasting than single-layer ones. Pay attention to the width of the tape, it can be from 40 to 150 cm. In this case, you need to be guided by your taste - evaluate how comfortable it is for you to run at a given width. The length of the track is also an important indicator, it depends on the height. Tall people need to take wider strides, and a short tape will not work for them. But consider also the fact that the treadmill will take up space in your apartment - make sure it will fit in the area you choose. There are folding paths, they are very convenient to use in the apartment.
Step 6
If you have joint problems, choose a cushioned treadmill that reduces stress on your shins and knees. But for users with good health it will not be superfluous to buy such a simulator, this will save them from possible problems with joints in the future. Also pay attention to how noisy the track is.
