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The treadmill is one of the best exercise equipments to get fit and lean on and according to studies, it also burns the most calories per hour than all the other cardio exercise equipment. It is also a safe (no mad dogs) and reliable (don't have to depended on the weather) way of getting lean and fit. When you are thinking of buying a treadmill, you have basically two choices, a manual treadmill and a motorised treadmill. We will focus mainly on motorized treadmills in this article, but you can click the manual treadmill's link to read more about it. Lets first look at what a motorized treadmill is and then look at how the manual and the motorized treadmills compare:

What Is A Motorised Treadmill?

The motorized treadmill is motored with an electronic motor where the manual treadmill requires you to personally motor the treadmill. Here is how they compare:

The Motorised Treadmill Vs. The Manual Treadmill - How Do They Compare?

  • Speed - It comes without saying that an electrical motor would be faster than a human manually motoring the treadmill, so the motorized treadmill obviously win with speed
  • Cost - If you are low on funds but you still need a treadmill to do the job, the manual treadmill is lots more affordable than the motorised one. Manual treadmills prices range from $100 to $200, where the motorised is any where between $750 to $5,000.
  • Adjustability - If you plan on increasing your incline constantly, the motorised on are better as with the manual treadmill, you will have to increase the incline by getting of the machine
  • Power - If you are after a powerful workout (for example when you are running) then the motorised is best, but if you only intend on jogging or walking, the manual one will also be well suited
  • Compatibility - Most manual treadmills are smaller than the motorized ones and can also be stored away. Although motorized treadmills also have that feature.

Why Would You Choose A Motorised Treadmill Over A Manual One?

You would probably prefer speed, durability, ease of use and functions. A motorised treadmill is also more versatile as you have different workout programs and other add on functions that the manual ones don't have.

Here are some of the treadmills (motorized ones) that are dominating the treadmill markets today:

The Carl Lewis motorised treadmill

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Carl-Lewis-Motorised-Treadmill-MOTC99/dp/B000R9V57Q

Also know as the Lewis motorised treadmill, this treadmill is able to calculate your body fat percentage - which makes for a great tool. It is also be said to be one of the less expensive treadmills on the market. Here are some of its specifics:

  • Incline levels: 2 levels manual incline
  • Monitor display: calorie counter, time, body fat analysis and heart rate
  • Max body weight: 100kg
  • Dimensions: - 130cm x 66cm x 153 cm
  • Max speed - 8mph (12kph)

Here is what others are saying about the Lewis motorised treadmill (extracts from actual user reviews on Amazon.com)

"A fantastic treadmill with all the features you would expect on a more expensive model.""good value and was a lot better than I thought it'd be for the money."

The Merit Fitness 715T treadmill

http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitness-HTM0610-00-Merit-Treadmill/dp/B001DEWMXU

This treadmill is able to be folded to stored away, it is also one of the less expensive treadmills on the market. Here are its specifications:

  • Incline levels: 0 to 10 percent incline
  • Monitor display:3 LED windows that track your resistance levels, speed, lapsed time, distance
  • Speed 0.5 to 10 miles per hour
  • Motor: 1.25 continuous horsepower, 2.25 total horsepower
  • Running area - 16 x 45 inches
  • Cushion system - Aero Soft

Here are extracts from the actual user reviews of the Merit Fitness 715T treadmill (extracts from Amazon.com)

"This machine is exactly what I was looking for. It is low cost, yet high quality" "This is the best treadmill you can buy for the cost."

Bowflex Series 3 Treadmil

http://www.amazon.com/Bowflex-3-Series-Treadmill/dp/B000BGI5D2

This model may be more expensive than the other motorised treadmills mentioned, but it makes up for the price with speed and more incline functions. Here are some of its specifics:

  • Incline levels: 0 to 12% incline
  • Monitor display: LED computer
  • Speed 0.5 to 10 miles per hour
  • Motor: 1.75 horsepower continuous-duty motor
  • Workout programs manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, and hill intervals
  • Extras - Folds-up for easy storage and portability
  • Product dimensions: 77 x 35 x 55.25

Here is what others think about the Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill: (actual user reviews as on Amazon.com)

"I did a fair amount of looking before I bought this model and I am very happy with it.""The only thing I wish this treadmill included was an option that would allow me to save MY settings for a workout""This treadmill is a great product--very sturdy and runs smooth"

Conclusion

If you have the budget and the space available for a motorised treadmill, I would definitely recommend that you choose a motorised one over the manual one - you get more power, more speed and you don't have to struggle with motoring the treadmill yourself. If you however need a basic walking/jogging assistant without blowing your budget, then the manual one might be fine. But whichever treadmill you choose, make sure that you use it regularly by scheduling regular exercise time and do enjoy it by playing fun tunes or by watching your favorite show. If you need more help on selecting your home treadmill or you want to know more about the different types of fitness treadmill manufacturers and sellers there are, you can get more info by clicking their link.
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