Manual Treadmills – Entry-Level Option For Low Investment
Manual treadmills are a great way to get in shape without braving the
elements outdoors and without spending a lot of money on home fitness equipment. Although not as versatile
as their electric counterparts, manually operated treadmills do offer some pluses over
outdoor running.
Get a Basic Model for Under $100
Those in the market for manual treadmills will find quite a
variety available in easy to find locations such as Wal-Mart and Target at
prices start as low as $98. These machines rely on people power rather than
electricity to move the tread belt and they also move only at the pace the user
chooses. Unlike electric, programmable machines, the manual counterparts do not
offer workout options such as course type changes, nor do many models come with
the bells and whistles provided by more pricey machines.
Manual Models Provide Decent Workouts
Despite this, manual machines can provide decent
treadmill workouts
in a home setting. This is great option for someone who prefers to pop in a
music CD or watch a video while working out and doesn’t have a big budget to
buy workout equipment. While not as nifty as the best electric treadmill models, the people-powered
versions still allow a person to avoid the pitfalls of outdoor training such as
bad weather, cars and occasional dogs.
Top Models from Top Manufacturers
Manufacturers of manual treadmills include Phoenix, Stamina,
Life Gear and Edge. Most models in the manual category retail new for under
$300, with plenty of offerings in the $100 to $200 range, although some models
can be found that top the $1,000 mark.
Sole Folding and Non-Folding Treadmills
Stamina Products’ XL Walker manual treadmill model retails for
about $99 and includes a few neat features for the price. This model comes with a
40.5-by-13-inch tread belt, a multi-position incline, an electronic monitor and a
250-pound weight limit.
Phoenix’s Denise Austin Easy-Up Manual
Model
Denise Austin Easy-Up Manual Treadmill from Phoenix Health & Fitness
 retails
for about $172 and comes with an instructional video. It boast such features as
a single-button electronic display that shows speed, distance, time and calories
burned. The walking surface is 41-by-13 inches, and the model folds up for easy
storage. In addition, this manually operated treadmill comes with a 90-day warranty on parts and a
1-year warranty on the frame.
Makers and retailers of manual treadmills can readily be found on
the Internet. The machines also are commonly found at area retail stores and
fitness and sporting goods stores. While they don’t boast the bells and
whistles of electric treadmills, they do offer a good entry workout for a very
low sticker price.
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