Treadmills are the most popular piece of cardio equipment, because they're versatile and a cinch to use and offer a calorie-incinerating workout.
Treadmills are a staple of gyms. They provide a safe, variable cardio workout you can do despite whatever weather is swirling outside. And how else can you run a few miles while chatting with your best gym buddy?
A range of treadmills are also available for home use. There are two basic types: those with motors and those without. Although they are more expensive, motorized treadmills are of higher quality. Good treadmills allow you to adjust both the speed and the incline of your workout and give you feedback on distance traveled, calories burned, pace and workout time.
Upside of Treadmills
Bad weather? Too late to walk alone? A treadmill lets you work out on your own terms wherever and whenever you want.
It's useful for short, high-intensity workouts because you set a speed and then must keep up with it.
Setting the treadmill in front of your TV can let you multitask as you get your run in while catching up on how your stocks did or the latest celebrity gossip.
Downside of Treadmills
The treadmill becomes a dreadmill if there's nothing to keep your mind occupied.
Running uphill on a treadmill does not burn quite as many calories as running hills outdoors because you don't have to move against wind resistance.
The expense of a gym membership or purchasing a quality home treadmill may make you want to run away.
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