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Treadmills have many advantages: the pace, incline, and training time depend only on you. Weather conditions do not dictate when you should run, and when you stop running, you do not have to trudge back home. However, choosing a good treadmill is not so easy. The price does not always correspond to the quality, and people, trying to save money, are often forced to pay extra for treadmill repairs or wonder where to get them done. Therefore, we want to help you avoid mistakes when buying a treadmill and choose the most suitable one based on your needs.
Types and purpose of treadmills
Treadmills are cardio machines designed to strengthen the heart, burn calories, warm up before strength training, and maintain overall fitness levels. Treadmills can be household use, semi-professional or for very intensive work at home and professional - intended for commercial use in sports clubs or other public institutions. Professional treadmills are usually non-foldable . Household ones can be folded up - this will save space at home. The main difference between professional and household treadmills is the engine power and the user's weight support .
 Household treadmills are most often foldable, which helps save room space. |  Supporting the runner's weight is one of the main differences between professional and home treadmills. |
What to look for when choosing a treadmill and how to avoid mistakes
 The power and reliability of the treadmill motor is the most important parameter when choosing a treadmill. | The most important parameter of a treadmill is its motor power, measured in horsepower (HP). Always pay attention to whether it is written peak power (Peak Power / PK) or constant power (Constant Power). It is more objective to evaluate constant power, because peak power is almost never achieved and this parameter does not reflect the actual work of the motor during training. Most often, home exercise machines start from 1.75 HP to 3 HP. Professional treadmills have 3 HP and more powerful motors. They also use alternating current (AC), while household ones use constant (DC). Contrary to popular belief, the treadmill motor is most stressed at low speeds . Keep this in mind if you plan to walk more than run. |
Other treadmill parameters
Other important parameters are weight support, running belt area and functionality, and programs (e.g. heart rate monitoring). Modern treadmills help turn running into pleasure rather than sport. Here are some parameters you should pay attention to when choosing a treadmill for your needs:
- • Shock absorption system - provides more shock absorption during landing, thus protecting joints and especially the back from unnecessary stress;
- • Cases, holders - allow you to have various accessories at hand, such as water bottles, mobile phones, MP3 players or remote controls;
- • Hand pulse or wireless sensors - accurately track your heart rate during exercise and provide accurate data;
- • Virtual training routes - allows you to synchronize the treadmill with the TV and enjoy running in the most beautiful places in the world. If there is no TV nearby, the virtual route can also be watched on the treadmill console;
 Virtual routes make running a pleasure. |  Hand pulse or telemetric wireless sensors help track your heart rate during exercise. |  Treadmill bags ensure that the most necessary items are always at hand. |
Represented treadmill manufacturers
We have many years of experience working with cardio equipment and have chosen the most reliable manufacturers . By using Vision Fitness or Horizon Fitness treadmill, you can be sure that your equipment will serve you reliably for a very long time , and if one or another part wears out, we will definitely help you update it, because we have a cardio equipment service .
 Vision Fitness - semi-professional, extremely durable exercise equipment, suitable for both beginners and professionals. |  Horizon Fitness - high-quality home fitness equipment with exceptional design and functionality. | |
If you need qualified assistance in choosing the most suitable treadmill model for you, taking into account the desired training intensity, time, body type, number of people training, or other needs:
• come to our stores in Vilnius and Kaunas ,
• call (Vilnius: +370 686 69921, Kaunas: +370 616 73725)
• fill out the contact form .