Thursday, July 9, 2009

Exercising On Smooth Treadmills

By Chris Campbell

There are certain fundamental differences in what happens to the athlete's feet when running on the track compared to when running on a treadmill.

Many people tend to associate comfort with quality. However, not always the softest route is the best, as sometimes the rough path is in fact more worthy. This is the case with a piece of exercise equipment such as the smooth treadmill.

When a smooth treadmill is used, the process that takes place is that the motor rolls and your speed increases and decreases gradually as per the program that you feed it. However, because it is too smooth, it will take a longer amount of time to improve your health or for you to notice any changes in your body.

The manual treadmill, on the other hand, is one which is powered by your legs and will thus move at the pace at which you will want to work out. The manual treadmill forces you to exercise because it will not rotate unless you push the belt you are walking upon.

The need to replace a treadmill belt can incur a certain amount of expense and as is the case with other maintenance items, the cost can be more than budgeted for. Even a single treadmill belt that needs to be replaced can cost hundreds of dollars and will also result in a break in the workout schedule.

The Cardio Caddy is similar to the Reading Rack and can be easily attached to the treadmill thanks to its universal clamp and screw system and is useful for holding a walkman as well as a television or other remote control. It can be attached either with round or square poles in either vertical or horizontal position and is a perfect treadmill accessory that only costs about twenty dollars.

Of course the treadmill itself will also require regular maintenance and the need to avoid getting the hands messed up when cleaning the treadmill makes it necessary to have a treadmill accessory is quick and easy to use, and which also removes dirt in order to eliminate the need of undertaking costly repair works.

Choosing the one that is not proper for your particular machine may make the treadmill act jerky, and this is not only a possible cause for injury, but also can possibly seriously damage your machine.

This is why taking the small amount of time and consideration that is required is so truly important, and why you will be grateful in the end because all you will reap is that of positive benefits from taking the proper care of your treadmill.

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