Why a treadmill?
What kind of workout do I get from a treadmill?
A treadmill is a tremendous investment for your cardiovascular health and well-being. Disparately any other type of cardiovascular equipment where it takes some time getting used to its range of motion and movement, running or walking, activities performed on a treadmill comes naturally to everyone. The ease of use, combined with proven cardiovascular benefits of both running and walking, makes a treadmill the most popular cardiovascular exercise machine for the home.

I heard using a treadmill is hard on joints. Is this true?
With developments of newer types of fitness equipment that boast little to no impact on joints, treadmills seem to be receiving more negative feedback than they are actually deserving of these days. While it may be true that treadmills may inflict more stress and pressure on your joints compared to elliptical trainers, almost all treadmills today come with shock absorption technology that greatly mitigates this issue. When used correctly with a proper amount of rest for your joints to recover, you should not be experiencing pain and discomfort during after your treadmill use. That said, if you are suffering from a chronic joint pain, we counsel using your treadmill primarily for walking.

How does using a treadmill match up to other exercises?
Do not underestimate the cardio benefits of running or walking! These simple exercises on a treadmill can give you just as effective of a workout as any other complex cardiovascular exercises performed on other machines.