The Benefits Of Treadmill Exercise

While there are numerous pieces of exercise equipment for sale on the market, the treadmill is the best value for your money, and has proven itself capable of providing numerous health benefits that many other exercise machines have not, especially many of the newer ones you see advertised late at night, which claim to be the cure all for obesity and the key to healthy living and an attractive body.

But the fact of the matter is that treadmills, while far easier to operate, offer many more health benefits than what many newer pieces of exercise equipment claim. Having one in your home allows you to exercise at your own convenience without having to waste time and gas driving to the gym. It also allows you to continue your workout regimen without interruption in the winter when it is too cold or wet to be outdoors. However, the most far reaching positive effects of the treadmill pertain to health.

Here are some of the benefits of exercising on a treadmill:

ØOwning a treadmill allows you to exercise each day, which in turn helps relieve stress that accumulates at work and allows you to get a good night's sleep. If you spend 20 to 30 minutes on the treadmill each day, you'll find that you are more tired around bedtime and that you sleep more soundly. The reason for this being that the body needs to nourish itself with sleep after it's gone through a period of exertion.

ØTreadmill exercise also helps elevate your mood. This is an area that most people don't consider, but regular, daily exercise can help with feelings of depression or sadness. This is a great option for society today, seeing that nearly 20 million people are affected by depression each year.

ØThe treadmill can be used for more than just walking and running on a level surface. Some of the greatest benefits of treadmill exercise come from being able to adjust the machine; you can change the speed setting, as well as the incline, adding to the intensity of the workout which in turn builds your stamina and tones muscles.

Most treadmills can be assembled within an hour, so that you are quickly walking or running the same day you bring it home. What's more, there are many different models to choose from, so that you have a wide range of options and pricing available for you to take advantage of.

Not all treadmills are electric. There are also manual versions of treadmills available. Which one you decide to buy will depend on your financial situation, but if you decide to go with a manual treadmill (which is generally much cheaper), you won't have to worry that you are loosing any of the benefits that an electric treadmill provides. The benefits of treadmill exercise on a manual treadmill are much the same as the electric version. The only big difference is that with the manual treadmill you will find yourself working a bit harder to get the belt moving. However, this in itself can be a good health benefit because it requires a bit more exertion on your part when exercising.

The upside to there being so many new exercise gimmicks available today is that it creates competition amongst companies, which works to your advantage. As the treadmill has aged, and many newer machines have attempted to replace it, prices have gone down.