1. Compared to other exercise machines, treadmills provide the most efficient way to burn calories, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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2. Before buying a treadmill, it's wise to measure the space in which you will use it.
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3. The average treadmill measures 64 inches long and 28 inches wide.
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4. There's no such thing as a folding treadmill.
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5. A treadmill's motor size (measured in horsepower) is not likely to be related to the machine's longevity.
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6. If a manufacturer measures horsepower at "continuous duty", it reflects the motor's ability to function under a load for an extended period of time.
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7. Motors with a minimum 2 continuous-duty horsepower will not accommodate consumers who weigh more than 180 pounds.
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8. Experts recommend that a treadmill's belt should be at least two-ply and that it should be 17 inches wide and 49 inches long.
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9. The board thickness of the deck should measure not more than an inch.
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10. The deck acts as a cushion for joints, legs, back and feet.
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11. Your treadmill choice should feature a low-impact deck that flexes under your foot plant to absorb the shock without rebounding to cause additional jarring.
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12. Treadmills with aluminum frames (versus steal frames) offer more flexibility for impact absorption.
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13. The quality and complexity of features on treadmills, such as preset computer programs that automatically vary workout intensity by raising or lowering elevation and increasing or decreasing speed, rises with price.
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14. Warranties on treadmills typically protect against manufacturing defects only, not normal wear and tear.
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15. If a consumer weighs more than the machine's specifications, a warranty may be voided.
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16. Before purchasing a treadmill, you should also consider how loud it is and how it looks?
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17. All treadmills ride and operate the same.
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