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If you want to work out at home, used treadmills are an excellent choice of cardio machine. Used treadmills allow you to run or walk indoors, whatever the weather or the time of day. They offer a consistent workout, and the better models will have a range of pre-set workouts designed to help you lose weight or improve fitness.
The obvious benefits of shopping for used treadmills is that you have the opportunity to buy a top of the line model without paying top of the line money. However, as with any second hand goods, there are potential drawbacks, particularly if you buy privately - thus it is essential that you thoroughly test any machine you are considering, keeping it running for a while and varying the speed and incline, to give time for any potential problems to show up.
Before you buy, consider the following areas:
- Will it fit in your house? If size is a big issue, consider a folding model
- The motor. To get good performance walkers should look for a minimum of 1.5 hp, while runners need 2-3 hp.
- Has the machine had any maintenance and service carried out on it?
- Is the speed range suitable for your intended use? (0 to 6 mph for walkers, 6 to 10 mph for runners).
- Does it have an incline range of between 0 and 10%?
- Is the control panel easy to read and simple to use?
Finally, when you test, it, pay attention to the motor - does it maintain a steady speed at all times? Pay attention also to how noisy the motor is.
As long as you shop wisely, there is no reason you shouldn't wind up with a great machine that will give many years good service at a fraction of the cost of a new one.
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