Treadmill Incline Benefits and Assessing the Incline Feature
Treadmill
One of a treadmill’s biggest benefits is the incline feature. A treadmill incline feature offers training options that aren’t as readily available outside. This is especially true if you live in an area with few or no hills.
Benefits of a Treadmill Incline
1. Equalizes effort
If you walk or run on a treadmill with zero percent incline, your performance is skewed compared to your performance running or walking on solid surface. The reasons for this are three-fold:
The tread belt moves which results in Continue reading
Horizon Treadmill Review – Are Horizon Fitness Treadmills a Good Buy For You?
Horizon Treadmills
Considering a Horizon treadmill? Horizon fitness treadmills aren’t as well known as some other mainstream brands like Proform or Nordic Track. However they do offer several high value, affordable options and may be worth considering.
Horizon treadmills are produced by Johnson – the 4th largest maker of fitness equipment in North America. They’ve been making fitness equipment for over 20 years and also produce the Vision, Johnson and Matrix brand names.
Horizon makes treadmills in the budget to mid-priced range and has a lot of models to choose from. Here’s a quick review Continue reading
Nordic Track Commercial 1500 Treadmill – New 2011 Model Review
Nordictrack Treadmill
Considering the Nordic Track Commercial 1500 treadmill? The new 2011 model is now out, replacing the older 2010 model, which was quite popular itself. The new model is similar but also adds a few upgrades – all for around the same price depending on where you buy.
So it is for you?
Here are some of the main benefits – and drawbacks of the NordicTrack Commercial 1500 Treadmill.
Benefits
Motor Power – A 3.5 HP motor is a great motor power for a mid-priced treadmill. Continue reading





