Using Treadmill for Cardio - Get Healthy Body 

Using treadmill, for either physical activity, to lose weight, or a cardio workout, is very popular. Just go to any gym and you will see these machines in regular use.

Why Treadmill

Walking, jogging, or running are one of the best cardio exercises. They improve both heart, body, and brain health.  This is because they increase your breathing rate, heart rate, blood flow throughout the body and the brain and cause you to sweat.

Walking, jogging, and running are done outdoors. But that is not always possible. So, a running machine lets you do these cardio activities in the comfort of an indoor environment, be it the home or the gym.

Moreover, walking, jogging, or running on a treadmill  lowers the risk of injury. Also, it causes less stress on your feet and joints than running on a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete. Furthermore, it helps you avoid twisting an ankle, tripping, or other injuries from running on uneven surfaces. Also, if you're running at night, these machines save you from having to run in the dark. And, you are not at the mercy of the elements, such as rain, snow, and heat. Finally, you don’t have to look out for road hazards.

Types of Treadmill

Most noteworthy, depending on your need, you have a choice of several types of treadmills.

First of all there is the entry level machine, used in the home, with a small motor and not for heavy people. Moreover, it’s good for walking or jogging.

Secondly, there is the manual one powered by the walker, jogger, or runner.

Next there is the folding one that is folded and rolled away to storage.

Then there is the walking machine. Incidentally, this machine is budget friendly, comfortable and, everything is within arm’s length of the walker while using the machine.

Also, there is the running treadmill that can accommodate tall runners, uses a powerful motor, and lots of features.

Next, there is the compact treadmill, which is small in size, usually foldable and rolls into storage. Meanwhile, the commercial ones used in gyms, are heavy and powered by heavy motors. In addition, there is the office one, which usually has a desk at the front end.  So, the desk is used for a laptop, keyboard, mouse, etc. Moreover, the person using this machine walks while doing work on the computer.

Finally, there is the hybrid one, like the treadclimber, which combines the benefits of a treadmill as well as an elliptical machine.

Treadmill Safety

Most noteworthy, in 2014, there were over 24,000 treadmill injuries that required hospital emergency room visits. Regrettably, distractions were the main cause of these accidents. Incidentally, the infographic below illustrates how to safely use the treadmill.

infographics on using treadmill safely

Conclusion

In conclusion, a treadmill is very popular among all age groups. Moreover, the treadmill provides significant cardio benefits and helps lose fat to those using it.