Selecting You Own Home Treadmill

While many people go to health and fitness clubs to get their exercise,it's not a bad idea to have your own work out equipment at home, with the weather changing it could make it that much more sure you'll get that work-out in.

Some just like to use their own equipment in their home. Here are some guidelines for selecting a treadmill.

1) A motorized treadmill is better than a manual one;

2) The belt size should be greater than 18 to 20 inches wide;

3) The speed should range from .1mph to at least 8mph unless the only users will be walkers;

4) For solid performance, the motor should have a 'continuous duty rating' of 2.5 to 3.0 horse power.

These features may cost you more to start, but a well-built treadmill will make you happier in the long run.

Also, if you exercise your pet, don't laugh people do. Take care not to get dragged away on something like a phone call. Your pet maybe in great shape but, unless he/s training to run along side you in an Iron Man don't leave him on the treadmill.