We all know that to lose weight, and stay fit exercise is a must. But there are lots of ways to exercise - so why own a treadmill?
Well, there's got to be some reason that the treadmill continues to outsell all other fitness machines throughout the years. Here's our take on why.
The top 3 benefits to owning a home treadmill:
Benefit #3: A Treadmill Helps You Burn Major Fat Calories
A recent Woman's World article revealed that gentle walking is one of the BEST ways to burn fat.
Why?
It seems that gentle walking allows your body to go straight to the fat stores for energy instead of first depleting your sugar (glycogen) stores (used by your body for quick energy).
Another study by the American Medical Association, ranked the treadmill as the #1 cardiovascular machine for losing weight and burning calories.
By working the larger muscles in your legs, a treadmill helps you burn a larger number of calories.
So if your main reason for getting a home exercise machine is to lose weight, the treadmill will help you reach your goals quickly.
Benefit #2: A Treadmill Offers Unmatched Workout Versatility
Exercise physiologists tell us that when we perform one repetitive motion over and over again, our bodies grow more efficient at it - thereby reducing the benefits of this exercise.
With a treadmill, you can avoid this workout hazard by keeping workouts challenging and different.
Short on time? How about a 15 minute power walk?
Feeling a little low in energy? Why not try a gentle longer walk?
Want to challenge your legs? Why not walk uphill for twenty minutes?
If boredom is one of your obstacles to getting in shape, most treadmills come with several workout programs to keep you busy.
Of course there's also the option of placing the treadmill in front of your television which may actually extend your workout by helping you to forget that you're walking!
A home treadmill can help you challenge your body and keep it on the cutting edge by providing loads of exercise options.
This, in itself is a tremendous health benefit.
But, although the treadmill:
- can help you burn major fat calories &
- offers unmatched workout versatility,
The #1 treadmill benefit is:
Convenience
Although some people may not agree, we think that convenience is the number one benefit to owning a treadmill.
Why? Because it's a fact that when it's convenient you'll exercise more often. And that means you'll reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster.
The world is getting more hectic every day. People have to work late, take the kids to soccer, pay their bills, keep doctor's appointments, clean their house, paint the garage, prepare dinner...the list goes on.
While we all know the importance of staying in shape, unfortunately, this priority is often bypassed because there just isn't enough time.
In fact 'lack of time' is the #1 obstacle that keeps people from starting an exercise program to begin with!
So what can you do?
Here's where owning your own home treadmill offers you some major health benefits. With a treadmill you can workout anytime you want for as long as you want.
It's 9:30 at night and there's no way you can make it to the gym? Why not hop on your treadmill for 20 minutes? You don't have to wear any special gym clothes or worry that your hair is out of place - just hop on and go!
How convenient is that?
And a treadmill just isn't convenient because you can use it at any time - but it also ensures that you can workout despite bad or questionable weather.
Worried about those winter months when your jeans start to get tight? It doesn't have to happen when you can keep up your workout routine indoors, despite the snowy weather!
A home treadmill offers you workout convenience at it's best and, let's face it, when it's convenient: it's just so much easier to stay in shape!
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