Choosing the Best Treadmill

Did you know that the road to fitness starts with moving more? Getting a treadmill is a great way to get moving in your own home. Instead of going outside and being subject to sunburns or rain, you can get a great workout right from your own living room, bedroom, or garage. If you set your mind to it, you can train yourself to run 5ks right in your own with home with one of the top treadmills on the market. The top 3 treadmills include the Sole F80, the Life Fitness Club Series Review and the NordicTrack Commercial 1750. If you’ve been looking for the perfect exercise machine for your home, any of these top treadmills would be an excellent choice. Check out these most frequently asked questions about treadmills.

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  1. How does a treadmill work for training?
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    A treadmill allows you to start off slow—walking is a great workout even though it is relatively lower impact. Then, if you ever want to ramp it up a bit, you can boost your speed on the treadmill and start running. The more you train, the faster the speeds you’ll be able to handle.

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  2. How important is the motor?
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    When it comes to the motor, it’s important to be at least a little picky. The Sole F80 features a terrific 3.5 CHP motor that allows for long distance running and tough workouts you can’t get with a less powerful motor, because the tougher the motor, the better the workout.

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  3. Which treadmills offer incline?
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    Incline can give you an even more intense workout, helping you burn more calories and build up endurance. The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 and the Life Fitness Club Series both offer incline. The Life Fitness Club Series treadmill and the NordicTrack can incline by 15%.

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  4. Can a treadmill detect my heart rate?
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    Most treadmills have sensors that can detect heartrate through the hand, provided hands are placed in the appropriate spot on the handrails. Treadmills such as the Sole F80 have this feature. Other treadmills can connect with a heartrate via Bluetooth like the NordicTrack which allows it to show your heartrate on the treadmill’s display.

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  5. Can a treadmill connect to my smartphone?
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    These days smartphones can connect to just about anything. So, it’s no surprise that some treadmills like the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 offer Android smartphone connectivity. And in fact, the the treadmill features somewhat of a built-in smartphone itself, featuring an Android web browser and built-in apps.

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  6. Are treadmills difficult to store?
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    Treadmills can be difficult to store if you don’t get the right one. The Sole F80 features a foldable frame so it’s easy to store in a closet, or wherever else you need when you aren’t using it. It folds with the simple flick of a switch and locks in place to prevent accidents.

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  7. What’s the fastest treadmill available?
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    The fastest treadmill is the NordicTrack Commercial 1750, which allows for runners to reach speeds of up to 12 mph, faster than most treadmills on the market are capable of thanks to a 3.8 CHP motor.

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  8. Can I train for distance running?
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    One of the great things about modern treadmills are their built-in training apps. These training apps can help you reach a number of different training goals no matter what they are. Many apps can be used to help you boost your speed and endurance, so you can run faster and longer than ever before.

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