What is the most important thing when buying a treadmill?
The most important thing when buying an electric treadmill is to pay attention to the quality of the training computer. Because all the functions depend on it, it shows you all the information about your workout. The computer must be well structured and easy to use. The display must be large, easy to read and illuminated . It is good if all information is visible on the screen and you do not have to switch between different views. And you should be able to use all the functions while walking. If the buttons are awkwardly placed so that you can't reach them while running, it's no good. A good treadmill buying guide will make you aware of the minimum requirements.
Electric treadmill - What do experts look for?
If experts are to test a treadmill, they first pay attention to the training computer. The must display various things in any case:
- the duration of the training session
- the total distance and the distance covered
- the speed
- the incline angle
- the program selection and the progress display
- calories burned and heart rate or pulse rate
- time and date
Mechanical treadmill, what do we pay attention to here? Not the training computer, because there is no such thing. Here it depends primarily on the flywheel and how the power transmission is.
How to train properly on the treadmill?
Pre-installed programs on the treadmill - what do experts look for here?
First of all, you should find out in the treadmill buying guide how many programs are pre-installed at all. The sheer number says a lot. And of course, the type of programs installed is also a buying criterion: programs for training endurance must be distinguished from programs for cardio training. The number of pre-installed training programs often increases proportionally to the price. Many machines allow you to create and save your own programs.
Should I ask in the treadmill buying guide how the pulse is measured?
You should. The form of pulse measurement is not always the same. Experts buy a treadmill, what do they look for? Whether there is a chest strap. Of course, you can also measure the pulse with hand sensors. But they only measure as long as you have your hands on the sensors. If you run freely, nothing measures. However, during long training sessions you will always swing your hands along and support the running movement. Therefore, we advise in the treadmill buying guide to the chest strap.
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Published on: 16 May 2019