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Treadmill advantages
Over the past decade treadmills have become popular pieces of
equipment in the home. So “Why are treadmills so popular?”
- Convenience: Easy to use at home in any weather,at any time
that suits you. Toilet and shower readily available.
- Safe
and Controlled Environment: On a treadmill there are
no potholes to strain an ankle, cars to dodge,
or muggers to worry about. Plus, there is no rain or direct sunlight and there
are hills
only if desired.
- Low Impact: Exercise science
has documented the stress placed on the joints by exercising
on hard surfaces.
Treadmill users generally have an increased exercise longevity.
- Easy to Master: Walking is a natural movement, meaning that even the
most inexperienced user can enjoy a
successful treadmill workout. Time can be spent focusing on a workout rather
than learning
the activity.
- Stimuli: Watching TV, listening
to music, or chatting to someone else at home are all
possible while using
a treadmill. Time passes more quickly, making the whole exercise experience
more pleasant.
Users are more likely to adhere to something
they find enjoyable.
- Technology: The computer feedback displayed by treadmills
will allow the user to track progress and
increase exercise intensity incrementally when gains plateau.
In this way, exercise time
is maximized
and goals can be more readily achieved.
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