CHOOSE YOUR RUNNING TAPE

Do you want to buy a tape but do not know which one to choose? To offer you the best sensations and meet your sporting expectations, follow the guide below or our complete guide on which treadmill to buy .

BEFORE CHOOSING, GOOD REASONS TO BUY ONE

• A not insignificant advantage: that of running ... at home and at your own pace!
• Long-term sustainable investment
• A solid material accessible to all for safe practice, also recommended for rehabilitation
• Better cushioning than on urban surfaces
• Certain criteria are essential in the choice of your treadmill.
• First, you must consider the personal elements that are decisive in the choice of the treadmill:
• Determine your level of sport: are you a beginner or rather confirmed?
• Define your goal: will your carpet be used for cardiac rehabilitation? A gym? Weightloss? In addition to another sport? An occasional, regular or intensive practice?

WHAT TAPE TO RUN AND WHAT TO USE IT?

Walking and running treadmills offer a wide range of exercise possibilities, in all climates and at all times. With maximum safety and comfort for your joints. Depending on your needs, determine the use of your carpet.

OCCASIONAL PRACTICE

We are talking here about maintenance or rehabilitation. The pursuit of performance is not a decisive criterion, the power of the engine is not a priority

REGULAR PRACTICE

It is for occasional regular runners who wish to practice cardiovascular training at home. In this case, we will favor a career in film that allows an average of 45 minutes per day. The power of the motor is already comfortable and the user can also choose different training programs and an inclination of up to 10% that allows him to work more important muscles of the legs

INTENSIVE PRACTICE

For confirmed and performance enthusiasts who want to practice regularly, it is best to choose a treadmill whose surface is suitable for all speeds. For longer training periods and up to 16 km / h, opt for a more complete treadmill equipped with powerful technical solutions and more power, offering more training programs. training and benefiting from a tilt system of up to 10%.

TAPE OF RUNNING AND ITS OPERATION?

From 1 to 8 km / h, his practice revolves around a walking experience (from "slow" to "sporty"). From 8 km / h, your practice is aimed at running and then running.

The treadmill is more compact than the treadmill.

There are 2 types: without motor and with motor.

• On a tape without a motor, it is the foot support on the treadmill that makes it move forward. For this reason, this rug is tilted, to facilitate movement. This carpet is lighter, however, does not offer the possibility of flat walking and a fluidity that can be limited depending on the model (in this case generating more stress in the joints)
• On a motorized treadmill , it is a motor that drives the tread. It has a constant speed, which the user defined at will (from 1 km / h). The advantage is twofold: the ability to walk flat and the optimal comfort for the joints.

There are many models of treadmills . Each machine is designed to offer comfort in a target speed range, through the sizing of elements such as the running surface, the power of the engine or the structure. These elements will directly affect the size of the product ... and its price.

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS FOR WHAT BENEFITS?

CARRERA SURFACE

The faster you walk or run, the greater your steps will be. The surface of the race must adapt to your practice. To walk between 1 km / h and 6 km / h, a surface of 100 cm x 40 cm can be perfect. A treadmill will be fully adapted. For jogging / running between 6 km / h and 8 km / h, a running surface of 120 cm x 40 cm will offer comfort. Finally, to run from 10 km / h, objective 130cm x 45cm and more. Nothing better than convincing you to try the product in real life

THE MOTOR POWER

Guarantor of speed, the engine depends on the use you want to make of your treadmill. The faster you go, the greater the power of the engine.

This power is also related to the maximum weight of the user advertised in the product. 100 kg? 130 kg? The restriction will be different. An engine with the right power for its use will prolong the life of your product. The first element to study is the "continuous" motor power (power that the motor can continuously provide). The second element is the "maximum" power (power available punctually, for example in an acceleration phase).

CUSHIONING

One of the benefits of "comfort" from the practice of the treadmill! Good treadmills are often equipped with a cushioning system, whose sophistication varies from model to model. These reduce sudden bumps in the knees and in all joints. The cushioning must adapt to its use: for walking, the soft cushioning will provide greater comfort in the joints and a feeling of "rebound". To run, a harder cushioning will offer maximum momentum and dynamism in use ... and less energy loss.

INCLINE

Perfect for a more muscular leg work, the tilt system allows you to vary the practice simulating the climb. The muscles of the lower part of the body (buttocks, thighs) and those of the abdominal strap (in the lining) are more stressed and the loss of calories is accelerated (up to 4 times more by a slope up to 20%, by example!). There are two types of inclinations: the manual adjustment, which requires the product to stop to adjust the inclination, and the automatic adjustment, which allows it to evolve while practicing.

THE CONSOLE

The console gives you basic information related to your practice: speed, distance traveled, practice time, average calories burned. There are simple and intuitive models for walking, more "technological" models on treadmills.

Concentrate on the measuring instruments and the various programs offered to evaluate performance and progress, compatibility (coaching or MP3) and the ease of reading information (screen size, backlighting). Depending on the model, the heart rate will also be present (for the latter, nothing more accurate than a heart rate monitor belt)

MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT

Depending on the model, it can vary from less than 100 kg to more than 150 kg. Each carpet is dimensioned in terms of its structure and motor to safely and sustainably accommodate a user with a "maximum" weight.

STABILITY

The stability of operation depends on the weight of the treadmill. The more you choose a heavy carpet, the more stable it is, ensuring fluidity and comfort. The wheelbase (length and width) must also be taken into account for a good solidity of the device.

INTEGRATION IN HABITAT

Folding / unfolding system: at the end of your practice, most of the mats offer the possibility of folding the running surface. To unfold it again, help can accompany the descent.

Some carpets also offer other possibilities: the thickness of the Domyos Walk'In treadmill allows it to be stored under most beds to save space.

Sliding system: most carpets are equipped with mobile wheels. However, keep in mind that some mats are easier to move than others (the total weight and grip areas are important in this case).

ASSEMBLING

Allow between 30 minutes and 1 hour to assemble most carpets. Or discover products without assembly, such as the new Domyos models "ready to use".