Electric - an indispensable trainer for the home.Each model of a treadmill of this type has its own basic components, features and functions. It is worth considering what role each of the components of this device performs.
Treadmills and their selection criteria
One of the most important parts of the treadmillis the motor. Its continuous power ranges from 1 to 3 hp. Sometimes the operating parameters indicate the power limit. This characteristic may not be entirely correct, as it demonstrates what is the maximum power, and not the performance of the simulator during operation.
The area of the simulator on which the athlete runs,called the deck. It is located under the moving belt. This component of the simulator is made of synthetic materials or laminated wood. The strength of the base of the simulator and its depreciation depend on the thickness of the deck. In the presence of a double-sided deck, the operation time is doubled.
Running belt or tape is subject towear treadmill parts, so it must be replaced periodically. Tapes usually consist of 1-2 layers. The most common are double-layer canvases, because they are of higher quality. The optimum web width is 40-50 cm, and the length is 110-150 cm or more.
For the function of control and transmission of information intreadmill meets the control panel. The panel has buttons that control the functions of the simulator, and information screens that provide users with information about speed, distance, pace and time.
It is worth paying attention to depreciation. Manufacturers most often produced having a high degree of depreciation thatreduces the load on the joints during exercise. This is achieved through various suspension systems, flexible decks and frames. To choose a model with a high degree of depreciation is for people undergoing rehabilitation, having problems with the spine or joints. But if you are a professional athlete and are training for walking or running over rough terrain, in order to approach training to real conditions, you should abandon exercise equipment with strong depreciation.
Most treadmills have speeds from 1up to 16 km / h. There are models that accelerate to 19 km / h and more. But the majority of users will be quite enough, and 13 km / h. Professional athletes, of course, need a higher speed treadmill.
