Fitness Benefits of Treadmill Exercise
Staying in shape isn’t always easy, but exercising with the help of a treadmill can help you reach your fitness goals sooner than you think – And for the most part, it’s pretty easy to stick to a treadmill fitness routine and almost anyone can do it. Find out how exercising with a treadmill can be good for you, as well as discover the top 6 treadmill choices on the market today…
Positive Benefits of Treadmill Exercise
The positive benefits of exercising on a treadmill are seemingly endless…
- Great for heart hearth
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces the risk of numerous diseases
- Reduces stress
- Boosts your mood
- You can exercise in the privacy of your own home
- People of all fitness levels can use a treadmill
- Allows you to exercise no matter what the weather is like outside
- Exercise helps to raise your metabolism (aka your body’s fat-burning engine!)
There are other benefits as well, but you get the idea!
As part of a healthy diet, treadmill exercise can be a very effective weight loss tool. The average man or woman can burn over 100 calories walking 2-3 mph for just 30 minutes. 100 calories may not seem extraordinary, but keep in mind all of the other health benefits mentioned above. Read my post about not working-out to lose weight, and you’ll see that a healthy diet is an essential part of any weight loss plan – exercise alone won’t get the job done (at least in the long-term). In other words, don’t exercise for the sole purpose of losing weight.
Buying a Treadmill
I did a little research into purchasing a treadmill, and the good people at consumersearch.com put together a great list of top picks based on treadmill reviews from various sources around the Internet. Here’s the treadmills that they recommend, and they’re divided into categories (i.e., walking, jogging, budget, etc…) for your convenience. (Click the images for more information!)
Best Budget Treadmill
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Gold’s Gym 450
Best Valued Treadmill For Walking
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Gold’s Gym Maxx Crosswalk 650
Best Value for Walking and Some Jogging
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Sole F63
Best All-Around Treadmill
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Sole F80
Best Treadmill For Incline/Decline Exercising
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PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR
Heavy-Duty Treadmill For Daily Running
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Landice L7 Cardio Trainer
February 27th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
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April 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am
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May 19th, 2009 at 3:25 am
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June 2nd, 2009 at 9:48 am
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June 21st, 2009 at 8:25 am
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December 16th, 2009 at 4:24 am
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