Where To Buy A Treadmill?

Navin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:55:59 +0000

Buying a treadmill? Chances are that you want to compare prices to find the best deal for you. Given all the options available can save you hundreds of dollars.

But where do you look?

There are in general 3 places you can buy your tread mill. This article describes what you should know about each. You learn the advantages and disadvantages – to help you find the best treadmill.

1. Department Stores

Large stores such as Wal-Mart, Sears, Target sell a variety of brands in their sports and fitness sections.

What you should know: Although these stores appear to offer more brand names, they are almost always produced by a manufacturer – Icon Health and Fitness.

Icon is one of the largest manufacturers in the market today and produces such brands as Proform, Weslo, Epic, Image, Nordic Track, Free Spirit and Reebok.

These products have many gadgets such as CD player, TV, iFit compatibility and more. However, they are not necessarily known for high quality damping, stability or durability.

They generally offer few guarantees. For entry level products, 90 days on parts and labor is what you get. If you want more coverage, you must pay extra for that.

Retailers are often not very knowledgeable about products, fitness or how to choose the right product to suit your personal needs. So if you need to buy from a store make sure you do your homework before you go.

Similarly, in a shop which is a stand alone sports and fitness store, you’ll usually pay extra for shipping and delivery of your product (about $ 150 – $ 200) which is an additional cost to consider.

2. Specialty Stores Sport and Fitness

These are stores like Fitness Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sport Chalet etc.

What you should know: These stores offer premium brands such as Precor treadmills, Landic, trimline, Star Trac, Keys and more.

Technically you get more choice at these stores because the products are made by brands with more than 1 product line.

Sales staff are generally better informed about products at these stores and can tell you more about the model, based on your need. These vendors are often on commission and may try to influence you in purchasing a machine at a price higher than you actually need.

You will tend to pay for shipping and delivery of your product when you purchase from one of these stores (which could cost you $ 150-200 depending on the size of your treadmill). However, if you go online on one of these stores websites, you may be able to get a discount or free shipping.

3. Online – direct from the manufacturer

Buying a treadmill online is an option that is increasingly popular with buyers. There are online stores that specialize in fitness and carry products from manufacturers online.

What you should know: manufacturers sell directly online to consumers, and pass on the margin that they would normally give to a retailer to the customer directly. As a result, customers can save up to $ 800 on a branded treadmill.

Shopping online is easy and convenient since you can search for brands and prices in the comfort of your living room. You have a greater choice of brands than either option above and can therefore make better purchasing decisions. You can also compare prices and features online.

Another bonus is that online retailers usually offer free shipping, which can also save you hundreds of dollars. There is no sales person to interact with, so you can take your time to decide, without any pressure.

The disadvantage of buying a treadmill online is that you cannot try out the treadmill first. Many people get around this by trying them out in the stores first and then buying online.

No matter where you buy your tread mill, do not forget to take your time, have fun and consider your own workout needs and budget before buying.

Make a fitness plan after knowing if you are overweight?

Navin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:52:53 +0000

A sedentary lifestyle coupled with eating disorders is a sure shot way of becoming unhealthy. As we age, our tendency to be involved voluntarily in physical activities reduces. Instead of playing sport, we lounge in front of the television, instead of walking to the next block, we prefer our cars. Face the truth – we let ourselves slowdown and become lazy. Earlier people went on a diet mainly to look good. This was usually in the summer when beaches beckoned and swimming costumes were scrutinized before a full length mirror. Self Image was very important and working out was a great way to get back in shape. To loose those unsightly love handles, a round of golf or tennis did not always do the trick, more painful methods and diets had to be resorted to. There was no correlation of weight and health, and weight loss was always cosmetic.

We have come a long way since those times and our views on treating ungainly body fat have changed. We now understand that problems associated with being over weight are not only cosmetic in nature, but affect complete fitness. Now everybody knows that being over weight or obese can cause serious medical problems. Many of these problems have often been compared to the negative effects of smoking!

It is no surprise then that in the last few years’ research and health studies have concluded being over weight is the second largest cause of preventable diseases. Researches also indicate that excess body fat increases the risk of a person contracting diseases as heart ailments, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, cancer. In fact approximately 300,000 people in the United States alone died last year of illnesses brought on by being over weight. Which has resulted in question being asked whether there is a way to monitor the risk of weight related illnesses?

One of the ways for those interested in weight and their physical well being is the calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI). Simply put, it is the measure of a person’s weight in relation to his height. While BMI does not measure body fat directly, it has been shown to correlate to measures of body fat, such as underwater weighing, and is considered an accurate alternative for body fat measurement. To calculate your BMI, you will need to divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and multiply that by 703. The formula is:

Weight / [height (in inches)]² x 703

Your BMI will place you in one of the following categories:

Under weight – BMI <=18.5

Normal weight – BMI 18.5 – 24.9

Over weight – BMI 25.0 – 29.9

Obese – BMI >=30

In addition to BMI, those who have a waist size of more than 40 inches for men, or 35 inches for women, have a higher risk for obesity-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

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Many health and lifestyle websites offer BMI calculators for free. You just need to input your weight and height to get a result. If the result of the BMI test is above 25.0, your risk for medical problems is high and you need to consider a weight management program.

Statistics show more that 50% of the population in the United States is over weight and 26% are obese. Alarmingly one in three children in the United States is obese. If you are reading this, it is not too late. With a bit of will power and routine, it is very easy to get back in shape for complete fitness.

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