Zeal Sports is one of the most
well-known sport equipment and apparel supplier worldwide. They provide
superior quality sport products and a great value for money. Established in
2005, Zeal has covered numerous milestones and is still growing by leaps and
bounds. Due to their excellent growth rate they are further expanding into the
South Asian region as well.
Please Note: We do not offer installation
services on any fitness equipment.
Guidelines for buying a Treadmill:
1. Manual or Motorized:
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Manual Treadmills are lighter
& smaller to store and cheaper in cost
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A manual treadmill needs more
effort which means more pressure on users joints initially whereas a motorized
treadmill operates automatically making it easy to start with.
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Motorized treadmill sets the
speed for the user which enables to burn more calories faster whereas a manual
treadmill picks up pace according to users efforts.
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A stabilizer is necessary to use a Motorized Treadmill whereas it is not necessary in case of a Manual Treadmill.
2. H.P. and RPM for motorized
Treadmills:
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Walking: 1.5 CHP(Continuous
Horse Power) at less than 5000RPM
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Running: 2.5 CHP at less than
4000RPM
3. Running belt area:
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Height less than 6 feets,4
inches: 16-20 inches wide,48-54 inches long
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Height more than 6 feets, 4
inches: 16-20 inches wide,56-60 inches long
4. Speed:
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School kids & Teenagers:
4.8-6.4 kms per hour
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Adults: 4.8-6.4 kms per hour(Beginners),
6.4-8 kms per hour(Regular user)
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Seniors: Slow speed is
advisable/Depends upon strength & age of the user
5.
Incline: The choice of levels of incline
depends upon the requirements of the user. Some machines come with up to 15
levels. It is advisable to not go more than 7th level.
6.
Customizing your workout: Some machines
allow you to customize almost all important factors in your workout: Speed,
Incline, Warm up period, energy spend & cool down period.
7.
Treadmill walking can improve
your cardiovascular fitness, strengthening your heart and potentially reducing
blood pressure.
General Workout Tips:
1.
Vary your workout routine in
terms of time, speed and intensity to make it more interesting
2.
Set realistic workout goals
based upon your strengths and capabilities
Mix it up by skipping old and adding new
exercises to your workout to make it challenging.
