About the importance of treadmill parts
We live in a world where our life is almost always hectic. The way we work has changed a lot over the years. We tend to spend more time sitting than moving around. Therefore, our body doesn’t get much-needed exercise that it would if we were working. This means that we need to take time to exercise our body to stay fit. But we are facing a shortage of time to go to a gym to exercise and that is why the popularity of treadmills is multiplying. Almost every household in a middle income family is getting a treadmill at home in recent times.
Every time we use a product, it is always advisable to have an idea about how it works and the different parts that are part of that product, especially the exercise equipment. Improper use of exercise equipment can lead to injury and stress problems in the future. Also with a treadmill around there is also the possibility that you will have to do some maintenance and repair. For good maintenance and minor repair work, you should become familiar with the various parts found on the treadmill. Through this short article we intend to shed some light on the main parts that make up your treadmill so that you can have knowledge about your treadmill and its operation.
From the outside, a treadmill appears to have a very simple construction. You have a walking belt that keeps moving and you just have to stand on it and run at a specific speed that you would set. But it is not a simple piece of construction. The main part of a treadmill is its motor and drive mechanism. A treadmill is measured only by the performance of its motor and drive mechanism. There may also be two motors present on a treadmill: one to drive the treadmill and one to incline. There are also various types of drive mechanisms that you will see on treadmills today.
The motor used in a treadmill is usually DC motors. Engines will vary in size depending on their power and construction. It is not true that the bigger the engine, the higher the power output. The technology has grown so much over the years that even a decent sized motor can produce enough power as a much larger motor. The most common motor used is a 24 frame DC motor. But treadmill motors are known to be quieter than other motors. This is because it is enclosed in such a restricted space and the construction is such. But lately there have been many treadmill motors available in the market that are very quiet.
The other important part is the walking belt drive mechanism. There are chain drive mechanisms and also belt drive mechanisms. Chain drive mechanisms used to be chain driven before, but newer models of treadmills use only belt drive mechanism. Engine drive belts are vital in transferring the power coming out of the engine to the walking belt. If the drive belts are not installed correctly, the treadmill will feel sluggish no matter how powerful the treadmill’s motor is.
Many treadmills have the option of incline adjustments. Such treadmills will have another motor to adjust the incline and also a gear system to raise and lower the walking belt for the required incline. When the treadmill has two motors, the cost and power consumption of the treadmill will be more than an ordinary treadmill. The treadmill’s walking belt is the area that faces the majority of your exercise. This is the area you use to walk or run on the treadmill. The walking belts used today are highly advanced in withstanding the assault it receives when worn and are also designed to reduce the impact on the knees and ankles while using the treadmills.
The outer frame of the treadmill is the part that you can hold when you walk or jog slowly. However, it is not advisable to hold on to the side frame while running at higher speeds. The side frame can also help you regain your balance if you feel like you’re losing your balance on the treadmill. It is a functional and safety part of a treadmill. Today’s treadmills have a lot of electronics present on them.
Sophisticated electronics help you track your walking speed, calories burned, heart rate, time and distance traveled, and much more. These electronic bits are hidden under the console and not visible to you. All you can see are the console’s fancy graphics and screens.
The deck is the area that covers the side of the treadmill and also the outer perimeter of the walking belt. A good platform adds to the beauty of the treadmill. A good treadmill will have all of the parts listed above in good working order. A treadmill is only as good as its parts. A treadmill has parts that need regular maintenance and rest assured that if you can maintain your treadmill properly, the need for repairs will be rare.