The electric treadmill is the simplest fitness equipment, which is simple and practical to operate, and can meet the needs of different people for running and fitness anytime and anywhere. At present, there are two kinds of electric treadmills on the market, one is domestic and the other is commercial. According to the performance, electric treadmills can be divided into single function and multi-function. Let's get to know each other.
The first category: household treadmills and commercial treadmills.
Household treadmill: mainly used at home, the running belt width is about 40cm, and the motor motor is a DC motor with good performance.
Commercial treadmills: generally used in gymnasiums or office gymnasiums. Different from home treadmills, they have stronger performance, longer running belt width and wider application scope.
The second category: single-function treadmills and multi-function treadmills.
Single-function treadmill: it has basic functions such as running, and has its own lifting and climbing system, which is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
Multifunctional treadmill: Besides the functions of a single-function treadmill, it also has some special functions, such as electric massage, waist twisting and sit-ups.
Key points of purchasing electric treadmills
First impression: generally follow the principles of firmness, comfort, convenient movement and easy placement.
Safety: I think most treadmills will be equipped with emergency safety functions. For example, the emergency stop button or seat belt can avoid sudden dangerous events caused by any unexpected situation during use and effectively reduce the accident rate.
Function: Pay attention to all the functions of the machine. Such as heart rate monitoring, energy and time display, music function, data statistics, or the need for some sports.
Motor: The motor is the core component of the electric treadmill and one of the most important components of the whole machine. Only the continuity and stability of the motor can ensure the continuous operation of the treadmill.
Running belt: Running belt is very important because it is the scope of our main activities. Athletes may choose walking mode or running mode, but the running belts required by these two modes are different, so we should choose a double-layer running belt that can meet these two sports modes.
Slope: The slope is moderate, giving people a feeling of climbing a mountain.
Price: In the domestic market, the price of home treadmills is almost 3000-4000. Of course, some good brands of imported household models even cost more than 10,000 yuan, but in the case that three-phase AC speed-regulating motors and DC speed-regulating motors and their control and driving technologies are very mature, there should be no difference between imported and domestic ones. There is no need to blindly worship foreign brands.
After-sales service: Warranty is very important, after all, even the best machines have failures. Before buying any treadmill, we must first understand the brand's warranty scheme and after-sales service, so as to protect our greatest rights and interests.
Matters needing attention in purchasing electric treadmill
First of all, the horsepower value of the treadmill motor
Usually a horse-powered treadmill can provide about 50-60 kilograms of load. However, the size of the running belt is also directly related to the treadmill motor. The greater the horsepower of the treadmill, the greater the running belt area that can be driven, so after measuring efficiency and safety. It is generally recommended that the continuous horsepower of household treadmills should be above 1.25~ 1.5 horsepower.
Second, the choice of running belt area
Buying a treadmill is actually buying the running area provided by the treadmill, so you must pay attention to the size, left-right width and front-back length of the running belt, otherwise you will not be able to take a natural step, and it is easier to fall down and increase the possibility of injury if you run clumsily and smoothly.
Third, the shock absorption effect of the treadmill
Compared with running on outdoor roads, the biggest advantage of using a treadmill is to provide shock absorption effect, greatly eliminate the impact of reaction force at each step, and protect joints such as knees and ankles.
Fourth, the treadmill slope adjustment function
Treadmill with slope adjustment can greatly improve the effect of aerobic training, so that you can consume more calories in the same time and better carry out cardiopulmonary exercise. Generally speaking, the inclination of the treadmill can be adjusted within the range of 0- 12%, and some imported brands can even reach 25%. In fact, 0- 12% can meet the requirements of household treadmills, and under normal circumstances, the slope is rarely excessively adjusted.
Preparation before use of electric treadmill
Before using the electric treadmill, it's best to prepare for warming up, so as to prevent unnecessary injuries. So how to warm up? You might as well continue to look down and find out:
1, do stretching exercises, stretch muscles, stretch legs, hands, etc. You can also walk for a period of time, such as 5- 10 minutes, so that your body can enter the state as soon as possible.
2. When pressing down, lean forward, relax your back, and touch your toes with your hands for 10- 15 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
3. You can also stretch one leg and contract the other leg, and touch your toes with your hands 10- 15 seconds, and repeat for 3 times.
4. Or hold the wall with both hands, keep the hind legs upright, with one foot in front and one foot behind, and hold for 10- 15 seconds, and repeat for 3 times.
5. Grasp the right ankle and feel the tension of the thigh muscles. Hold 10- 15 seconds and repeat for 3 times.
How to use an electric treadmill
Electric treadmill, can you really use it? If you can't use it, you should know how to use it first, as follows:
1, after starting the treadmill, first set the speed to 3, and then gradually increase the value, so that the body rhythm can better adapt to the treadmill. Generally, the ideal speed is 8 km/h or 10 km/h. Finally, turn down the speed indicator, walk slowly for10 minutes and relax.
2, 6 to 8 km/h is suitable for beginners, because people will not feel too tired and sweat easily after running for a while. If you keep practicing running for a period of time, your exercise ability and joint endurance will be enhanced, and your vital capacity will be significantly improved.
3. 8 km/h is suitable for people who love running and those who are eager to lose weight. Running at this speed for more than 40 minutes can make the fat burn fully.
How to maintain the electric treadmill
Do a good job of cleaning and maintaining the treadmill every day, so as to avoid shortening the service life of the treadmill greatly due to improper maintenance. How to maintain the treadmill? What are the precautions for treadmill maintenance? Let's take a quick look at the following:
1. Wipe the dust on and under the treadmill body with cotton cloth. If there is a lot of dirt on the surface, you can wipe it with cleaning agent, but be careful not to use acidic cleaning agent.
2. Regularly check whether there is any foreign body blocking at the gap of the treadmill. If there are scraps of paper and small objects between the running belt and the running board, they should be cleaned up immediately.
3. Put a silencing pad under the treadmill to eliminate noise, which will not disturb others and prevent dust from entering the electrical cabinet.
4. Regularly check the tightness of the running belt to avoid the running belt from loosening, which will lead to slipping during running and affect people's sports state.
5. Check the emergency braking function of the treadmill regularly to ensure its safety and effectiveness, otherwise people can't stop the treadmill immediately when they are dizzy, which is quite dangerous.
6. In order to ensure the smooth running of the running belt, it is necessary to add silicone oil regularly. Under normal circumstances, it must be added between the running belt and the running board.