In the recent past, more people have become health conscious thanks to the increased exposure and awareness created through media and the internet, More people today are trying to eat healthy and staying fit. There are many ways that one can adopt in order to ensure physical fitness depending on one’s preferences. More often than not, people prefer joining a gym or a fitness club or take up a sports activity such as swimming or outdoor jogging in order to keep the body in shape.

Unfortunately, there is a large number of people who do not have the luxury to take out time to join such health and fitness clubs. There are mothers with a tough routine and house chores and errands to take care of, that does not allow them to take out time for gym schedules. Likewise, there are college students and working people with rigorous schedules who prefer to spend the little time they get at home with their families.

The best bet for such people is getting a fitness equipment at home, and by far a treadmill is the best option. This is because unlike other equipment, treadmills offer a well-rounded body work-out, are relatively easier to use and require minimum professional supervision. On the downside, treadmills are expensive and there are a lot of technicalities involved in purchasing the right treadmill. Here are some key factors that you need to consider before buying a treadmill.

Budget

Treadmills are super expensive therefore how much can you afford to spend is the primary factor that you should start with. You might be tempted to buy a fully loaded hi-tech treadmill with all the fancy features but might end up dropping the idea altogether because the price tag is way out of your budget. Therefore, do a market survey related to the average price or different treadmills and shortlist the ones that fit your budget. If you do not have any budget constraints, you do not need to worry much at this point.

Size

Just like price, treadmills come in different sizes and will occupy some space in your house. Of course, not every living space has enough extra space to spare for very large equipment. Therefore consider how much space do you have and go for a treadmill that could easily fit in your space limitations without causing a problem for you.

Functionality

Once you have shortlisted your options according to your budget and size requirements, start comparing them in terms of functionality. In most houses, usually more than one family member tend to use the treadmill therefore each member is likely to use it differently. One user might be skinnier while the other might be on the bulkier side. Likewise, one member might only want the treadmill for a walk while others might want to use it for a run. Know that each treadmill is designed to suit certain body weights and functionalities. A low HP treadmill with speed limitations might not be much helpful for users who wish to use it for running.

Consumer Reviews

Once you have narrowed down your options that are best fit for your preference, look out for consumer reviews for the best treadmills among the options that you have short listed. Pay attention to what consumers have to say about the equipment in terms of durability, stability, safety and value for money.