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. Therefore, our body does not do the necessary exercise that it would otherwise get if we were running and working. This means that we must take time to exercise our body and keep in shape. But we are faced with a shortage of time to drive to a gym to exercise and that is why the popularity of treadmills is multiplying. Almost every middle-income family household has a home treadmill as 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, the possibility also arises that you will have to do some maintenance and repair. For good maintenance and minor repair jobs, you should be 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 gain insight into your treadmill and how it works.
From the outside, a treadmill appears to be of very simple construction. You have a walking belt that keeps moving and you just have to stand at the top 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 solely by the performance of its motor and drive mechanism. There can also be two motors present on a treadmill: one for driving the treadmill belt and one for incline. There are also several types of drives that you will see on treadmills today.
The motors used in a treadmill are usually DC motors. Engines will vary in size depending on their horsepower and construction. It is not true that the larger the motor, 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 commonly used motor is a 24 frame DC motor. But treadmill motors are known to be louder than other motors. This is because it is enclosed in such a narrow 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 previously used to be chain-driven, but newer treadmill models use only the belt-drive mechanism. The motor drive belts are vital for transferring the energy coming out of the motor to the walking belt. If the drive belts are not installed correctly, the treadmill will feel sluggish no matter how powerful your 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 according to the required incline. When the treadmill has two motors, the cost and power consumption of the treadmill will be higher than that of an ordinary treadmill. The treadmill’s walking belt is the area that deals with the brunt of your exercise. It is the area you use to walk or run on the treadmill. The walking belts in use today are very advanced in resisting the assault you receive when worn and are also designed to reduce the impact on your knees and ankles while using the treadmills.
The outer frame of the treadmill is the part that you can hold onto when you walk or jog slowly. However, it is not advisable to hold onto the side frame while jogging at a higher speed. The side frame can also help you regain your balance if you feel like you are losing your balance on the treadmill. It is a functional and safety part of a treadmill. Today’s treadmills have a large number of electronic components 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 sleek graphics and displays on the console.
The platform is the area that covers the side of the treadmill as well as the outer perimeter of the walking belt. A good platform adds the beauty of the treadmill. A good treadmill will have all of the mentioned parts 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 would be low.