TREADMILL, HOW TO CHOOSE IT?

The first things to consider are your Weight and Height.
For comfort and safety of use, it is wise to opt for a Treadmill adapted to your body type: the taller you are, the greater your stride, the more judicious it is to opt for a long running surface. and wide!

Outdoor Running is often accused of causing injury to the knees and hips, especially for people who are a little heavy or overweight. The Treadmill meanwhile allows a much better cushioning. Do not hesitate to choose a Mat with a cushioning of 20 to 25% to run safely.

It should also be noted that a heavier mat is a guarantee of stability when running, with also more strength and therefore greater longevity. Again, this can be a particularly important criterion for overweight practitioners. In any case, go test a Carpet in store, it remains the best solution.

Now comes the final question of Options that are found on some treadmills.

Here is a non-exhaustive list :

To be able to incline or decline the Mat: this makes the running more intensive, but also focuses the work on specific areas of the thighs or glutes.

Integrated heart rate monitor: to check your heart rate while running and thus adjust your speed and maximize weight loss.

Training Programs: an on-board computer containing training programs makes your life easier and makes your running more fun and varied. Calorie Calculator: It’s a great motivator to watch calories disappear as you progress in your run! At least you know why you are running! And also: possibility of connecting your Smartphone (to listen to music), a screen for watching TV, Options for Downloading training programs from the Internet, etc.