Reasons You Need An Electric Treadmill

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One of the simplest and easiest ways to lose or maintain a healthy weight is running or jogging. However, finding the time to participate in such activities may not be conducive to your daily schedule. Well, the best substitute for running or jogging outside is to purchase an electric treadmill.

Electric treadmills are one of the most convenient pieces of exercise equipment that money can buy. Unlike weight machines, treadmills are also a safer alternative to have in your home especially if you have children around. In addition, electric treadmills are much smaller than the average workout station so they are easier to find a place to locate in your home.

By purchasing an electric treadmill you will also have the ability to escape the  bad weather that can sometimes prevent us from getting our exercise. This will help keep a better set schedule for our workouts. With a treadmill in your bedroom or home gym you will be able to jog or run in the comforts of your own home without delays.

Another great reason for owning an electric treadmill is the ability to control your running speed and incline. One of the benefits of controlling your speed is that increasing and decreasing your speeds at set intervals will provide for a better cardiovascular workout. While controlling your speed is wonderful, being able to set the incline rate is the best feature of today’s treadmills. This feature is especially designed to increase muscle activity and reduce fat.

Finally, the electric treadmill is the only piece of exercise equipment that is recommended for the whole family. Due to it’s ability to adapt to different runners at different workout levels it can be the primary exercise piece in your home.

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An Electric Treadmill Can Save Your Life

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If you are at risk for coronary artery disease then you have no doubt been told by your physician that you need a cardiac stress test. Recommended by the American Heart Association, this test is painless and very well may save your life.

Basically, a stress test consist of walking, and eventually jogging on an electric treadmill while attached to monitors. These monitors measure the arterial blood flow to the left ventricle of the heart while under exertion. The stress test will reveal an irregular heartbeat, overall cardiac condition, and your oxygen saturation to your heart.

You may be wondering who will be performing your stress test. Well, the test will be conducted by a licensed cardiologist. The physician will attach an array of wires all over your chest that will lead to an electrocardiogram. In addition, he will also monitor your blood pressure while you are jogging on the treadmill. Usually the electric treadmill will start at a very slow pace at no incline. You will then be subjected incrementally to a faster speed and steeper incline. Then after the jogging session is complete, you will then sat down and have your blood pressured monitored for a minute or so.

So, if you are in a risk class with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or are overweight you should inquire into getting a stress test. By watching the heart during physical activity is the best way to determine if the heart is at any risk. This is best completed with the help of an electric treadmill.

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Electric Treadmill Safety Rules

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Although you may think that treadmill safety would be common sense, there are several hundred people a year that visit American hospitals as the result of electric treadmill accidents. Today’s treadmills have a rapidly moving belt and more than likely, a hydraulic system to adjust the incline. With this in mind here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when you’re using your electric treadmill.

Before the treadmill belt even starts to move, straddle it and wait for the computer to countdown the start. Before the count hits one, take one step onto the treadmill belt, steady your balance, then begin to walk in sync with the moving belt.

If you are in the middle of a workout and feel the need to stop the treadmill, do not wait for the routine to end. Simply use the emergency stop button or pull on the attached lanyard. This will stop the machine immediately.

In addition, if you need to get off the treadmill for any reason Do Not just jump off the treadmill. This will leave the belt in an operating mode and is dangerous for any children that may be around or when trying to get back on the treadmill.

While you are using your electric treadmill, do not watch your feet while you are moving. This common mistake may cause you to lose your sense of balance and fall off the unit. Keep your eyes straight ahead or watch the console display.

Obviously, when working out on your treadmill it is important to do so by yourself. Do not let anyone else on the belt while you are exercising. This includes pets and small children.

Finally, be sure to wear the proper footwear. Do not wear flip-flops or go bare-footed when using the treadmill. This will protect the user from any injury that may be sustained while walking or running.

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