Difference between motorized treadmills and electric Treadmills
If you are looking into purchasing a treadmill, you may be wondering what the difference between electric treadmills and manual treadmills are. Electric and motorized treadmills are powered by electricity. Your own momentum powers manual treadmills, which can be a blessing or a curse. When looking at the different types of treadmills available, you should consider the pros and cons of both types of treadmill.
The manual treadmill is advantageous because it lets you set your own momentum. Since you are providing the force that gets you going, you can determine which speed you will exercise with. The added bonus is that using a manual treadmill will exercise your lower body since you have to push to get yourself started on it. While these are all advantages of using a manual treadmill, there are also cons you should consider.
The main con of using a manual treadmill is that it takes quite a bit of force to get you started on the right track. This straining against the belt to get started can cause severe stress on your joints, especially if you are using the treadmill more than a few times a week. Another con is that in order to get the belt moving properly, you might have to incline the treadmill significantly, which can make it hard to exercise comfortably with. Because you have to incline it and there is no function to change the incline once you are going, if you want to change it, you will have to stop your routine.
Electric treadmills are the second option you have and there are plenty more advantages to them than using manual treadmills. Since a motor moves the belt, you will not have to strain to start it like you would with a manual treadmill. In addition, since they are electric treadmills, the incline can be adjusted automatically and on the fly, so if you are not happy with the incline at which you are exercising, you can change it instantly. Another advantage an electric treadmill has over a manual treadmill is the fact that the speed can be regulated. With a manual treadmill, it only goes as fast as you can push yourself, so if you really want to test yourself, then an electric treadmill is probably your best bet.
The other major difference between the two treadmills is the price point. Manual treadmills are inexpensive, ranging from $100 to $200. Electric treadmills are much more expensive and heavier, ranging from $1,000 all the way up to $5,000 for the higher end models. The price difference for the electric treadmill really depends on which features you want. The top of the line treadmill will have more bells and whistles than you know what to do with.
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