Get in shape and exercise your body with the Treadmills and Walkers . It will not be necessary to leave home to play sports!
And if you don't have space, you can opt for a folding treadmill, lighter and easier to store
WHAT ARE TREADMILLS AND WALKERS?
Treadmills and walkers are very complete machines for cardiovascular work since they allow you to practice walking or running regardless of the weather conditions outside. In addition, thanks to the technology that they incorporate, you will be able to adapt the training to your physical condition and even similar to the fact that you are on a slope to increase the intensity of your routine.
WHY IS THE USE OF TREADMILLS ADVISABLE?
- Treadmills and walkers allow you to benefit from the same benefits that a walk outside or a classic race brings, such as weight reduction and increased resistance.
- You will not have an excuse to exercise since you will be able to do sports without having to leave home. Therefore, the weather or the time of day will not affect your routines.
- It is less prone to cause injury or ailment during workouts. By running on flat ground, the risk of ankle injuries from stepping on uneven ground is reduced.
- The intensity, the duration, the type of training and the characteristics of the soil can be modified. You can do resistance or interval training, all of this always adapted to your needs and your physical condition.
- The ergonomic supports that it includes and the adjustable height make treadmills and walkers ideal machines for training at home
- There are different models and sizes that include everything from basic functionality to advanced technologies, so they can be adjusted to almost any budget.
TYPES OF TREADMILLS
FOLDING TREADMILLS
As their name indicates, they are curra tapes. The main characteristic is that they can be folded to optimize storage space. Therefore, when you are not using it, you can store it without any difficulty so that it does not take up space in your home. It maintains the same functionalities as the treadmills and treadmills , being able to choose between a more basic range or opt for options with a greater number of functionalities.
STATIONARY TREADMILLS
These machines correspond to the classic treadmills and walkers , which are the ones that we mostly find in gyms or sports centers. Their main characteristic is that they are larger and heavier and, consequently, more difficult to move, store or transport. However, there are already lighter models that include a more discreet and elegant design to match your home. If you have a reserved space to work your body, stationary treadmills can be a perfect option to take your workouts a step further and be able to customize them individually.
MANUALLY PROPELLED OR WITHOUT MOTOR BELT
This type of treadmill is specially designed for athletes who are looking for a high physical demand. The treadmill band moves when the athlete propels it with their legs when walking or running, which requires a greater physical effort than in self-propelled treadmills.
MECHANICALLY PROPELLED OR SELF-PROPELLED TREADMILLS
These tapes are more widespread and easier to find since they are more in demand by individual athletes and sports centers. They consist of an electric motor that is responsible for making the band move. In this way you only have to select the desired speed and the motor will regulate the propulsion force to reach the established speed.
WHAT DO YOU STRENGTHEN USING TREADMILLS?
Treadmills and walkers are perfect for doing your cardio routines and losing calories. However, they also turn out to be a good way to tone the upper body.
QUADRICEPS WORK
The quadriceps are muscles that are directly involved during the work of races or walks. Using the treadmill and walker you can strengthen this muscle and gain resistance
HAMSTRING WORK
The hamstrings, also included in the lower body, work primarily to extend the thigh of the front leg while moving the rear leg forward.
HOW LONG IS RECOMMENDED?
There is no exact maximum or minimum time that can be used. Everything will depend on your physical condition, your goals and the rest of the physical activity you do and how old you are. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) adults between the ages of 18 and 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. Although to maintain a more beneficial level of health, the recommended time would amount to 300 minutes or 150 minutes per week, depending on the intensity of the exercise.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
World Health Organization. (2010). Global recommendations on physical activity for health.
