Commercial TreadmillsCommercial Treadmills - designed for use in Health Clubs, heavy traffic Gyms, Hospitals, Schools, Hotels, Apartment / Condo Associations, Private / Government institutions and all types of business run fitness centers. Commercial treadmills have a broad appeal to all ages and fitness levels and are the top-used equipment in health clubs. Commercial Treadmills need to be durable, reliable, comfortable, stable, easy to use and feature plenty of options from programmable control panels and workouts to varying incline levels. Here is a list of essential items you should check when selecting a Commercial Treadmill for use in your business run Gym or Health club:  DC Motor The treadmill motor should have a Continuous Duty rating only. Continuous Duty means the motor is more durable and will perform steady and continuous. A Continuous Duty rated motor in your treadmill will give you a more quality performance and longer life. Treadmill duty and peak performance ratings are two other rating systems that should be avoided at all costs. DC Motor warranties should be 2 years or longer. The Treadmill deck should be designed and manufactured to require very little maintenance. The noise generated from the belt moving along the deck should be minimal. Some deck/belt combinations required a lubricant to help reduce friction. Remember, high quality decks/belts require very little lube. Deck/Belt warranties should be 2 years or longer. The Treadmill control panel should be easy to read and use. Always check for an emergency stop button and/or shut off that can attach to your body or clothing. A good quality Treadmill will start slowly and stop slowly (sudden starts and stops is another sign of a cheap Treadmill). There are a host of programs and options available on today's models. It's very important to choose the machine that has features of interest to you and your fitness business clients Warranties should be 2 years or longer. The Treadmill rollers are another important item to consider. Basically speaking, the larger the better because the larger roller creates a greater surface for the belt to make contact which in turn means less belt tension. This also means that the roller turns less, therefore, the roller bearings heat up less. Remember larger rollers means less tension, less heat and longer life (generally 2" in diameter and up). Roller warranties should be 2 years or longer. The Treadmill frame should be constructed of a high alloy steel or aluminum/aircraft aluminum. Any materials less than that would not be appropriate for a Treadmill frame. Steel is heavier and more sturdy than aluminum. Welded frames will hold up far better than bolts or glue. Frame warranties should be Lifetime. Names like Star Trac, Landice, and Precor are top quality names. They've been in the business for years and know what they're doing. Stick with a quality treadmill brand name and you've taken the first step towards making a smart treadmill investment.
Since 1967, Landice has dedicated itself to producing the highest-quality treadmills and offers a five-year warranty. Landice Treadmills can be found in thousands of commercial and businesss applications including health clubs, YMCAs, hospitals, firehouses, police stations, colleges, recreation centers and corporate facilities worldwide. Since 1967 Landice has produced only one product - treadmills. Made in the USA, their treadmills are a result of years of manufacturing, design, and field experience in the harshest club environments. Despite worldwide sales, Landice has one of the smallest marketing and sales departments in the business. The company's philosophy has always been to put marketing dollars into the product and let the product sell itself. Because Landice has a higher percentage of dollars invested in its products than any of its competitors, consumers receive more value when they buy a Landice Treadmill over any other brand. All Landice Treadmills are built to full institutional standards. They currently have over 40,000 Treadmills in commercial business settings world wide. Most Treadmill manufacturers make drastically different products for home use. Landice uses the same frame, belt, deck, rollers, and motors in their club products as in their home products.
For the past 20 years, Precor have been creating products that have withstood the most trying commercial environments and the most demanding business users. That's because they design and produce every product to help the user exercise with less friction and more flow. Precor products have been designed to work with the body's natural movements instead of against them, so users get a heightened sense of moving well. The industry renowned treadmill evaluation compiled by Runners World Magazine placed Precor in their top ten treadmills. Scoring well for stability, cushioning, quietness and pace accuracy they outperformed many other well recognised brands. It’s also worth noting that Precor treadmills have received favourable comments from the experts at Treadmill Doctor and rank highly in the well recognised Monster Ratings. If you really want to gauge the quality of any treadmill simply look at the warranty. If the manufacturer has a lot of confidence in the durability of their products they will back wearable parts with at least five years rotection.
Introducing their first Commercial Treadmill back in 1974, Star Trac has grown into one of the most recognised brands in the fitness business. According to their sales literature more than 2 million people in over 65 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment every day in commercial fitness facilities and at home. Star Trac Treadmills are undoubtedly well built. They are renowned for their reliability and low maintenance. They don’t really make treadmills for home use. In fact only one Treadmill in the product range of six is aimed at the home user. Star Trac is the best-selling commercial health club treadmill in the world. Every day, more than 2 million people in more than 65 countries around the world use a Star Trac cardiovascular machine. Loaded with smart features, including personal fans, a weight scale that allows users to monitor their weight, a system which allows data to interact with a PDA, and a novel intuitive animated display.
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