Manual Vs. Electric Treadmill
While electric treadmills remain popular with avid runners, there are certain situations where a manual treadmill can be convenient. Before you purchase your treadmill, there are a few things about each type of treadmill that you should consider. Among the things that you many want to consider are size, budget and functionality.
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Function
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Exercising on both manual and electric treadmills will elevate your heart rate and provide you with a reliable workout from the safety and convenience of your own home.
Features
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Electric treadmills include consoles that allow users to monitor their workout. These consoles can track variables including incline, speed and distance.
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Size
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Due to the basic nature of a manual treadmill, users will find them much smaller than many of the electric treadmills.
Benefits
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An electric treadmill will provide the user with a consistent workout as the motor controls the speed of the belt.
Considerations
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Manual treadmills provide users with an added degree of flexibility because they do not need to be placed near an electrical outlet. This type of treadmill is also less expensive and is less likely to need expensive repairs due to its simplified design.
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References
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