3 Common Traits of the Best Treadmills Costing Around $1000
Scouting out treadmills online can be more than a little difficult. There's just so many so called “best treadmills” to sort though and all of them seem to have their pros and cons. It seems that the more one looks the higher in price they go. There's also so many feature options, that it makes it difficult to decide what to leave in and what to leave out.
So why not just draw the line at $1000 just for now. Sure there are cheaper treadmills and of course there are plenty that go much higher. But it seems to me, that if a person can't find an adequate treadmill in this price range than something is definitely wrong here.
Also we all know that if the list price is $1000 then it means that it can most likely be found on sale somewhere online for at least a couple of hundred dollars less. So rather then sorting through features like a kid that just busted open a piniata, lets examine them methodically and see what really matters.
Does Size Really Matter in Motors?
One thing that you're going to get with the best treadmills in the $1000 price range is a larger more powerful motor. For most it will be 2.5 hp to 2.75 hp motor. However; in some models you can even find a 3.0 hp motor. So what does this mean and does it all really matter in your particular case.
Basically, the harder the workout, the more you'll need a higher horsepower motor. For instance, if your only going to be using your treadmill for walking then you can easily get by with the lower hp. However; if you plan on doing some heavy running on your machine you're going to need all the horsepower you can get. Also always go with a continuous duty motor with a long warranty.
What About Incline & Speed in the Best Treadmills
Once you get into treadmills that are approaching the $1000 mark, incline and speed options begin to increase. So how much incline and speed is enough and are these options anything that you should be getting too excited about? Once again, the intensity of your workouts will determine how much or how little of these to features you will need or not need.
One thing that you may want to do is to go out and find out how fast 10 mph or 12 mph really is. You can do this with a friend in a car beside you or another way is to find a gym or a store that has treadmills where you can do the speed test. Check out the grade too while you're at it. Whats 10% live versus 15%? The truth is that most people don't need that much speed and incline and you may be one of them.
About Suspension Systems and Padded Decks
Now it seems that each manufacturer has their own “unique” technology of this type. High tech suspension systems and padded decks that supposedly reduce the risk of impact and repetitive use injuries. So whats the deal? Its in all the best treadmills but is it legitimate? The simple answer is yes, padding and a good suspension system to limit impact on the lower body is a definite plus.
Paying for features like these is a whole lot cheaper than paying for medical treatment ten years down the road. It's not just your feet and ankles you have to be concerned with either. These types of deck padding and suspension systems protect the joints and connective tissues in your knees hips and lower back as well. Not only that but having these features in your treadmill will also make it far more comfortable to use, which translates into longer workouts.
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