Epic 475 MX Treadmill

The Epic 475 MX isn't just for watching TV, however. The unit offers eight personal trainer workouts that automatically adjust the incline and speed, each focusing on a specific aerobic, weight loss, or performance goal. Or users can chose the two heart rate workouts, which help you stay in your target heart rate zone by increasing or lowering the speed depending on your current reading. And thanks to the two "learning" workouts, you can easily create and customize your own workout program and then save it for future use. Other details include a 2.25 CHP (continuous-duty horsepower) drive motor that's smooth and consistent; a QuickSpeed adjustment that varies from 0 to 12 miles per hour; a QuickIncline adjustment that moves the treadmill from 0 to 12 percent with the press of a button; an EKG heart rate monitor; a ProShox Plus cushioning system that minimizes the impact on your joints; and a CoolAire workout fan that's built right into the console.

The 475 MX, which accommodates users up to 300 pounds, sports a 20-by-55-inch tread belt and features a 15-year warranty on the motor and a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.