Walking, jogging or running can be a very fun way to do exercise, but for many who live in urban and crowded areas, going out armed with water bottle, portable music player, towel, running shoes and lots of energy sometimes can't be an option, hoping that the weather keeps holding. But alas, it happens more often that not, that it is not possible at all to exercise outdoors.
A good alternative is to get a treadmill, but the offer out in the market can be overwhelming, and for someone who is new to them, it can be a real challenge to choose the right one, since they all look the same, but there are many different models and types out there, literally hundreds of brands and models, all of them competing among themselves to gain more fans, offering diverse functions, materials, colors, tactile screens or even cardiac monitors for those who are also worried about their health.
Treadmills
The range varies from the budge, home designed manual treadmills to the big commercial ones, intended to be used in gyms or doctor practices.
The simplest ones have no motor, those designed for homes with little available space, since they can be folded to be stored under the bed or inside a cabinet. They are usually one of the cheapest kind of treadmills found in the market, but unfortunately, the durability of this kind of treadmill is rather limited and if they are used too roughly, they may tend to break down after a couple of months. These are recommended for the causal user, and not for somebody planning to use it every day for many hours each time. These are perfect for people who are just beginning and want to try out before deciding to go to the next step in home-training.
There are treadmills intended for home use equipped with a motor, and they can also be found in a multitude of models and with more or less functions programmed in them. They are built in a more stable frame, but they are also bulkier and use up more space, since very few of these can be stored away.
If the user is serious about exercising, these kinds of treadmills have different programs for more specific ends, copied from those used professionally in gyms: cardiovascular training, condition training, or simple weight loss. Whether these built in functions will work for everyone, depends on the user.
For those who are planning to use it constantly, maybe the best option could be a commercial treadmill. There are simple, yet robust and equipped with a high-powered motor, and those with tactile screens, media players and cardiovascular monitors. It all depends on the particular use intended for it, and of course, the budget available.
The price and quality of the treadmill can vary and the person interested in buying one for his/her personal use, should first consider how often will be using it and what kind of training is planning to do. Depending on the quality and the price, will also depend the guarantee offered by the vendor, which can vary from model to model and it should be a detail to consider before finally buying a treadmill.