Treadmill machines have sold more cardio-products than any other product over the past twenty years. Treadmills are the perfect cardio machine because they allow for the human body’s natural jogging motion without hindrance.

Motorized treadmills are more popular and have a longer lifespan than other cardio-machines. People like routine and today’s programmable treadmills are perfect for establishing a routine and sticking to it. Now let’s explore what to look for when buying a treadmill for the home.

Before researching various manufacturers, let’s go over a few basics:

* DON’T make a decision based on just one person’s opinion.

* Check out as many different sites as possible when doing your due diligence. Some good ones are About.com, Epinions, and Ezinearticles.com

* Don’t get too caught up on Horsepower and Specs. They can be misleading.

Understand how much you need to spend for a quality treadmill. And this comes down to how you plan on using the machine. Good treadmills can be found for around $1000. Look for a 2.5 HP motor or higher, a 20″ or wider walking belt that is 52″ or longer in length. And if you are 6′2″ or taller, you should look for something in the $1500+ range because of the longer running stride. At this price you will find longer warranties, longer treadbelts, stronger decks, and a much more quiet treadmill machine in general.

Folding Treadmills vs. Non-Folding

Most folding treadmills are for walking, NOT running. This is very important to know before purchasing. When you place a joint in the front of the machine and add incline, the treadmill’s stability is threatened. If you are looking for a folding treadmill because of space issues, be sure to find one with a one-piece deck that will fold up into one piece. As we said before, a NON-Folding treadmill is ideal for serious running. Ground floors or basements are the perfect spot for these. And if spending the money for a non-folding machine, be sure to go with at least a 60″ deck so you have plenty of room to run. Non-folding treadmills also have much better shock-absorption systems which makes it quieter and easier on joints like knees and hips.

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