Electric Treadmills

The manual or electric treadmill as the name suggests is a treadmill machine which is self-powered as you run/walk on the belt. The belt speed is regulated by the runner and the belt is moved by your feet as you move, the faster you go the faster the machine goes.

An electric treadmill has a motor which actually powers the belt that you run on, so instead of you pushing the belt with your feet, the motor pulls the belt for you. The speed of the motor is usually set by an onboard computer which allows you to set the speed and duration of your exercise routine.

When choosing a motorised running machine one of the main things you should consider is the HP (horsepower) of the actual motor on the machine. The budget ranges of the treadmill usually has an HP of around 1.25 to 1.75 HP, whereas the professional/commercial treadmill ranges that are more expensive will typically have a motor rated at around 3HP.

Usually the higher the HP number, the more weight the treadmill can pull. If you examine the maximum weight a running machine with a motor with 1.5HP against a commercial treadmill with a HP of 3+ you’ll notice that the maximum weight recommended for the more powerful treadmill is much higher than that of the lower powered treadmill.

If you are in a fitness showroom you’ll be able to test this theory by starting up the treadmill at its slowest speed and simply standing on the running platform. If the motor feels like it’s struggling when it’s pulling you, then consider getting a motorised treadmill with a higher HP.

Most of the basic electric treadmills usually have on-board computers with good selection of programmes as well. For example, increase and decrease of speeds of the motor according to preference and giving warnings about high speeds.

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