Treadmill: The Most Popular Piece of Home Exercise Equipment

Regardless of the new gadgets and gizmos hitting the home running equipment market these days, the treadmill continues to hold onto its popularity. Why? Simply put, the treadmill is one of the most superior pieces of equipment for a cardiovascular workout. Plus, folding treadmills in particular are a great piece of home exercise equipment due to their versatility of being stored easily.

Studies have shown treadmills to rank number one in burning calories. When a runner exercises on a treadmill for a full 60 minutes, on average, they will burn between 705 and 865 calories.

How Does Other Home Exercise Equipment Compare to The Treadmill

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• Stair Master – Average Calories Burned: 637 – 746
• Rowing Equipment – Average Calories Burned: 606 – 739
• Stationary Cycle with Levers – Average Calories Burned: 509 – 709
• Cross Country Ski Equipment – Average Calories Burned: 595 – 678
• Stationary Cycle Equipment – Average Calories Burned: 498 – 604

For the average consumer, runner and fitness enthusiast, the treadmill scores high from a common sense viewpoint as well. Treadmills are a great piece of exercise equipment investment for people of any age and ability. Depending on requirements, a treadmill can give a low or high impact workout (and everything in between). For those who may not have good balance, hand rails provide you with support while walking.

A Few Treadmill Facts

• The treadmill spans the spectrum of speed for versatility. It’ll take you on a leisurely walk, get your heart going with a power walk and turn up the heat with a heart pumping jog or run .
• Most treadmills adjust for incline. Increasing the treadmill’s incline is best to add intensity to your workout without increasing speed.
• The treadmill doesn’t require you to be too terribly coordinated. You’ve already mastered the required movement, nothing fancy, just one foot in front of the other.
• The treadmill works the large muscles in your body for an excellent cardiovascular workout. Running or walking for 30+ minutes, 4-5 times per week, at a moderate intensity and you’re on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

Has the treadmill sparked your interest? In our next post, we talk about treadmill babble. In other words, what are some of the treadmill options that you should watch out for and why in our treadmill buyers guide.

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