Proform C 525 Treadmill

Other details include a 19-by-50-inch running surface; eight preprogrammed workouts designed by certified personal trainers to help you focus on aerobic, weight loss, or performance goals; an incline range of 0 to 10 percent; a dual-grip EKG heart rate monitor; and an ultra-convenient folding frame for easy transport and storage. The C 525 treadmill--which offers a weight capacity of 300 pounds--carries a one-year warranty. Specifications:

• 1.75 continuous horsepower motor
• 300-pound weight capacity
• Measures 68.5" L x 53" H x 34.75" W
• 19- by 50-inch running/walking surface
• 0 to 10% incline range
• Dual-grip EKG heart rate monitor
• QuickSelect programs speed and incline control
• CoolAire workout fan
• Motivational racetrack visually displays your workout progress
• Console displays your speed, pace, time, distance, pulse, and calories burned
• 300-pound maximum user weight

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.