Treadmills can be used by any age group and by individuals of any activity level. Treadmills can help you lose weight, and maintain your weight loss. There are so many different types of treadmills available online and in the market. Know the best treadmill for you. The range varies from the budge, home designed manual treadmills to the big commercial ones, intended to be used in gyms. It can also be differentiated according to the following factors and functions:

• Size and storage space of the treadmill. There are also fold-up treadmills, which use hardly any space. On the opposite side are big, bulky treadmills that are more suitable for gyms.

• Size of the walking area. This includes the length and width of the treadmill.

• Sturdiness of the treadmill. Some treadmills are available for children, which would not take an adult’s weight. People who weight a lot will need to make sure they get a treadmill that is designed for their weight.

• Treadmill that are designed for specific purposes. For example, some treadmills are specifically designed for walkers, whereas others are designed for joggers.

• Special functions includes emergency stopping, automatic slow starting, pulse recording and timing functions. Many treadmills also come with inbuilt treadmill workouts.

The price and quality of the treadmill can vary and the person interested in buying one for his/her personal use, should first consider how often will be using it and what kind of training is planning to do. Warranty is the most important part of the machine. If anything goes wrong, you want to be able to get your treadmill repaired or have the parts replaced for free.

Keep these points in mind when you are out looking for your new treadmill and you are going to get one that is going to last a long time. Make sure you take advantage of the features that are available on your treadmill. Read reviews, get opinions, and make an educated purchase.