Treadmill Guides
Whats In The Treadmill Motor
Perhaps the most important component of the treadmill
is the motor. In fact, as stated earlier, most people tend to base their
decision in determining good treadmills on motor power. So what’s the
deal with a treadmill’s motor?
One
difference which is n’t always reflected in the product literature in
treadmill motors is whether the manufacturer lists horsepower in terms
of “continuous duty” or “peak performance.” It is possible that the
manufacturer may be able to get a motor to operate up to 2 HP at
peak-performance levels. What it does not mean that it will perform
consistently at 2 HP. Many
manufacturers claim that they’ve got a 1.5 HP
motor, but when you push it, the motor can actually reach up to 2.5 HP
at peak level.
If you’re on a budget and want a very inexpensive
treadmill, our suggestion is you buy a treadmill with a manual motor
instead of an electric. The reason is simply that manual ones are less
likely to break down. However, the downside to this buying choice is
that manuals have the disadvantage of being slower and more difficult to
operate because the user powers the belt. And so, if the exerciser
begins to tire and slows down, the belt slows down, too.
On the
other hand, the belt of an electric model continues at the same speed,
motivating the exerciser to keep going as well.