Most gyms feature a treadmill and many people buy them as part of their fitness regime at home. A treadmill has a moving belt which serves as a walking or running surface and the machine is either motorized or operated manually. They are suitable for all fitness levels since they are equipped with incline and speed settings. These machines are used for multiple goals and purposes.

Indoor Exercising

People who prefer running or walking in the outdoors often face weather or other conditions that prevents them from exercising at times. With a treadmill they can still walk or run at home despite adverse weather conditions. Whether their aim is getting fit for a race or just working on their general fitness level, with a treadmill exercising can be done in a controlled and consistent environment.

Controlled Workouts

Fitness fundi’s who are training for events can engage in tailored training workouts. A runner who wants to enhance his speed and time can set the equipment that permits him to run faster. With treadmills, controlling the distance and speed is obtained more affectively as opposed to running in the outdoors. It can be useful for runners who struggle to run at a consistent speed to control their pacing. The control settings on the device permits you to set the required pace, keeping the moving belt at a consistent speed. When you are training for a race, you can prepare effectively with the equipment mimicking the conditions of the race.

Cross Training

For individuals that don’t frequently run or walk, a treadmill provides the perfect opportunity for cross-training. For instance, if you’re used to swimming, aerobic exercising, athletic training or cycling, exercising on the treadmill can offer a welcome variance in your exercising regime. You can exercise your body in a different way and break free from the monotony of engaging in the same activities from day to day.

Weight Loss

Running or walking on the treadmill is an excellent form of aerobic exercise to get rid of excess calories. Frequent use of a treadmill promotes weight loss, particularly if you do it in conjunction with an improved eating plan and other healthy changes. This is highly useful for beginners who may be able to work out for longer than the case would have been when outside.

Benefits Of Exercising On A Treadmill

• A treadmill is a moderately easy piece of machinery to use.

• It has a predictable surface which is more forgiving than curbs, sidewalks or trails and the risk of tripping is lower.

• All portions of the workout i.e. warming up, speed, period, incline, cooling down and energy spend can be controlled by a user.

• A customized program can be designed to suit the allocated time for exercising.

• Certain models are equipped with special features like heart rate monitors and step counters to track your fitness progress.

• Calories are burned a lot faster on a treadmill than any other forms of home exercising, like biking.