Bodyguard Treadmills - A Cut Above
Here we take a look at BodyGuard treadmills a brand that rank very highly in polls, consumer reviews and professional reviews. They’ve only been making treadmills since the mid-nineties, but they’ve quickly developed quite a reputation for quality and innovation, receiving many awards from across the fitness world. Let’s take a look at why.
BodyGuard Treadmills are not the cheap garden variety treadmill you may find at your local discount store. These are serious machines for someone equally serious about getting the most for their money, and the best workout machine they can buy. Not to say that these treadmills are all out of sight price-wise either. They make models ranging in price from around $2000 to the highest around $4500. All of these treadmills share the same attention to detail, well thought out design and innovative features as the higher end treadmills.
Some of the features that make Bodyguard Treadmills stand out from the crowd would be things like electronic stride control, that regulates the speed of the motor, keeping it constant even if the incline changes or other variables change.
The “Sorb-a-Deck” helps the deck absorb impact shock and prevents ‘bounce back’ due to the way it flexes, making it a terrific running surface.
The motors on Bodyguard treadmills are very powerful, continuous duty units and they handle the large belts and their spacious running areas hardly breaking a sweat.
The warranties are also excellent, typically offering a lifetime on the frame and motor, 10 years on the parts and 3 years on the labor.
Probably the best value among Bodyguard Treadmills would be the BodyGuard T240 which runs around $2,000. This one is perhaps one of the best choices in the market at that price point. Another would be the T280p. All Bodyguard products come with great features, and if you decide to opt for a BodyGuard Treadmill, chances are you’ll not be disappointed!
April 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Last, some treadmills even have a range of special preset exercise programs that can automatically change speed and can even measure your heart rate. They can be more expensive than the usual treadmills, so if you are on a limited budget you could always buy a cheaper one and get a separate heart rate monitor and develop your own programs.
April 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
so that you do not step off the track. You can get a longer track if you are going to run on the treadmill. Next check the shock absorption. Avoid buying treadmills that have shock absorbers on the legs as this is not effective shock absorption. The treadmills suspension must be directly under the walking deck to provide effective cushioning for the legs, feet and back. Foam or rubber is used for the padding. Foam can be softer and more comfortable than rubber, but it requires more time to return to its original size after impact, where rubber can recover to full thickness instantly and is a better shock absorbent.