by Bob Lachniet
President -
Fitness 4 Home Superstore
It’s not easy finding the time to work out, or go to the gym. Yet, getting back in shape, loosing weight, and feeling fit requires that you spend some time working out. Running has proven itself to be a very effective way of accomplishing those goals, without requiring a gym membership. Yet – running in Arizona’s heat isn’t just difficult – it can be downright dangerous!
But, there’s an easy solution. You can still run, whenever you want, in the convenience of your own home on your own home treadmill! But there are many other benefits to having your own home treadmill.
1. Treadmills are a proven way to burn calories. In fact, they are the most consistant calorie burning machine on the market – better than ab machines, rowing machines, and even stationary bikes!
2. You can track your results much easier on home treadmill. Thanks to advances in technology in the last few years, you usually have access to digital readouts that may include calories burned, time spent on your workout, and how far you walk / jogged / ran.
3. Yes, this may seem obvious, but with your own home treadmill, you can use it at any time. You don’t have to wait for a machine to be open at the gym – and if you feel like running at 4am, you can (try doing that at some gyms!)
4. Treadmills, unlike the road – are adjustable. You can work at whatever pace you want, set the incline to whatever you need, and know you can concentrate on your workout, not on avoiding that pothole!
5. With new, shock-absorbent moving treads, treadmills tend to be less stressful on your joints and tendons than running on the road. As much as it would be nice to be able to run on soft surfaces such as grass, the reality is that you normally get stuck running on the road. Running on a home treadmill gives you a stable surface that can help you avoid injury!
6. You can avoid boredom with a home treadmill. You can watch TV, read a magazine, or listen to music, without having to have your workout interrupted with outside distractions. Your workouts go by faster, which helps make you want to come back for more!
7. Home treadmills are cost effective! Think about what you spend on your gym membership for you and your family. A good treadmill like you’d find at Fitness 4 Home Superstore can last you over 5 years. When you look at the cost of gym memberships for that length of time, you’ll see that a home treadmill is really a cost-effective investment in your health!
So, the next time you’re either trying to find time to get to the gym, or you’re stuck outside trying to get a run in before it gets too hot out, think about taking a trip over to one of our three Phoenix-area stores, and check out our selection of home treadmills. You’ll be glad you did!
