Diets For Busy Women

You are all psyched up to purchase a treadmill. You go shopping and see there is a bit of a price difference between the manual treadmills and the motorized treadmills. The price tag on the manual treadmill is very appealing because it’s so cheap. Yet, is a manual treadmill really a good investment? To put it simply, no, it’s not a good investment. Manual treadmills can make it harder to reach your workout goals and I’ll explain why.

Since there is no motor in a manual treadmill, you have to provide the power to move the belt. The problem is the belts on most of these treadmills are difficult to bring up to speed at a flat or even slight incline. Most people find they have to put the treadmill in a sharp incline to get the belt in motion.

Manual treadmills also lack momentum. Unlike a motorized treadmill, every time you slow down on a manual treadmill, you will have to bring the belt back up to speed again yourself. While this may sound like a good way to burn calories, it doesn’t benefit you long term. In addition, your feet, knees, and joints probably won’t like the abuse of having to keep the treadmill belt moving.

To burn the maximum amount of calories possible, your body needs to maintain a fluid walk, run or jog. Manual treadmills do the opposite. When you slow down, it slows down. There is no push. It is nearly impossible to keep motion consistent and regulated on a manual treadmill. You may burn additional calories getting it up and running and then back up to speed when it begins to slow its pace, but in the long run you will burn more calories on a treadmill that is motor driven because it keeps your motion regulated and consistent.

Another major drawback to manual treadmills is their inclines cannot be adjusted during a workout. Unlike a motorized treadmill, there is no button to push to bring the incline back down. You have to stop in the middle of your workout, get off the machine, adjust the height, get back on and then bust your tail to get the belt moving again! This is not only a major inconvenience, but it results in a very inefficient workout. They also have no exercise programs to keep your workouts challenging and interesting.

As stated, most people buy manual treadmills because the price looks good. Yet, you should know that you can purchase high quality, used motorized treadmills for around $700. There are new, high quality treadmills that are affordable, too. The Smooth 5.25 can be purchased for just a few extra hundred dollars. This budget friendly treadmill works great for both walkers and those who enjoy light jogging.

Purchasing a manual treadmill is really a waste of time and money. The chances are high that if you purchase one, you will regret your decision. Instead of throwing your money away on a manual treadmill, save your cash. Wait until you have a bit more money saved and then purchase a used, or budget friendly new, motorized treadmill. These machines are well worth the wait!