subject: The Benefits of a Treadmill [print this page] These days, more people are purchasing a treadmill because they have become so popular. At the moment the treadmill is
considered the most popular fitness equipment that is available. Since the introduction of the treadmill, it has experienced
steady growth and now the treadmill accounts for more sales than any other type of fitness equipment that is on the market.
According to an annual survey of thirty thousand American households, there were approximately 45,600,000 people who used a
treadmill in fitness centers or at home. The next closest type of fitness equipment was the stationary bicycle that had
approximately 30,000,000 users.
There are numerous reasons why people select the treadmill as opposed to other types of fitness equipment and why it is so
popular. The treadmill has advantages that other types of fitness machine don't have and here are some of those advantages. .
With a treadmill you can walk or run, which just happen to be are the two most popular forms of exercise. Both walking and
come natural to every individual. Therefore, selecting fitness equipment that involves both of these movements requires some
learning.
One of the reasons why people buy a treadmill is because it burns more calories. The average number of calories that are
burned on a treadmill is 865 to 705 for a 60 minutes workout. This is compared to an exercise bicycle that burns about 498 to
604, a cross country ski machine which burns about 595 to 678, an exercise bicycle with levers that burns about 509 to 709, a
rowing machine that burns about 606 to 739, and a stair machine that burns about 637 to 746 calories.
With a treadmill you can work out in the comfort of your home. You don't have to go outside for a run. Therefore you can
avoid bad weather and exercise when it is humid and hot out or when the temperatures are freezing.
Running on concrete or asphalt roads places increases your risk of injuries and places tremendous strain on your joints.
However, a treadmill provides a surface that transmits absorption all through the deck and cushions the impact. This reduces
the stress on the knees, ankles, and joints which will minimize injuries.
These are some of the more common reasons why people buy treadmills. Hopefully this article has enlightened you on how you
