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 does not get much-needed exercise that it would get if we were working out. This means that we need to take time to exercise our body to stay in shape. But we are facing a shortage of time to go to a gym for exercise and that is why the popularity of treadmills is multiplying. Almost every household of a middle income family is having a home treadmill of late.
Whenever we use a product, it is always advisable to have an idea about the operation and the different parts that are part of that product, especially the exercise equipment. Improper use of exercise equipment can lead to injuries and stress problems in the future. Also with a treadmill around there also arises the possibility that you may have to do some maintenance and repair. For proper maintenance and minor repair work, you should become familiar with the various parts found on the treadmill. Through this short article we aim to shed some light on the main parts that make up your treadmill so that you can gain insight into your treadmill and how it works.
From the outside, a treadmill appears to be very simple in 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 for the 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 build. It is not true that the larger the motor, the higher the power output. Technology has grown so much over the years that even a decent sized engine can produce enough power as a much larger engine. 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 on the market that are very quiet.
The other important part is the drive mechanism of the walking belt. There are chain drive mechanisms and also belt drive mechanisms. Chain drive mechanisms used to be chain driven but newer models of treadmills use only belt drive mechanism. The motor drive belts are vital in transferring the power coming from the motor to the walking belt. If the drive belts are not installed correctly, the treadmill will feel sluggish no matter how powerful the treadmill 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 walking belt of the treadmill 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 in use today are highly advanced to withstand the assault it takes when worn and are also designed to reduce the impact on your knees and ankles while using treadmills.
The outer frame of the treadmill is the part that you can hold on to when you walk or jog slowly. However, it is not advisable to hold on to the side frame while running at a higher speed. 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 in 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 are not visible to you. All you can see are the elegant console graphics and screens.
The deck is the area that covers the side of the treadmill as well as 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 minimal.
