TREADMILLS
Tonic Performance’s Expert Gym Consultants will guide you in choosing the right treadmill for your needs. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, our team will take the time to discuss what features are important to you and make recommendations based on your goals all while respecting your budget. Tonic Performance is the Certified Precor Dealer in Quebec and we offer a variety of NEW and Certified Pre-Owned treadmill options.
How to choose the right treadmill?
Treadmills are one of the most popular cardio fitness machines on the market, and with so many options and varieties, making the decision on which to purchase can often be overwhelming. There are many factors to consider when selecting which treadmill is right for your needs and which will contribute to your fitness goals.
Tonic Performance provides you with a wide variety of treadmill options including ones that offer several different settings and customizations that will help you through the selection process. From treadmills that incline, decline and have various programmable workouts, we have no doubt you’ll find the treadmill to suit your needs.
What to Consider While Purchasing a Treadmill:
- Space and Size
- How much to spend
- Belt Size
- New or Certified
- Stability
- Cushioning and shock absorption
- Warranty
- Brands
- settings and customizations
- various programmable workouts
Benefits of Treadmills
The benefits of using a treadmill extend beyond increasing your daily caloric burn. It’s been proven that walking or running on a treadmill has significantly less impact on your joints than doing the same activity outdoors on pavement, gravel or other hard surfaces. The running deck of a treadmill will generally absorb much of the impact otherwise absorbed by your knees, ankles, hips and back if you were running on pavement.
Running on a treadmill will also give you full control of your workout. Having the ability to customize the speed, duration, incline, decline and intensity of your run will keep you motivated, engaged, invested in your training and will inevitably accelerate positive results. You will never be forced to run the same route twice!
Quite possibly the most important benefit of regular treadmill workouts is improved heart health. Including a treadmill workout to your daily routine will improve your cardiovascular health and reduce your risk of disease. It will also help to lower your blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels.
When considering adding a treadmill to your home gym or commercial gym, it’s important to think about the following details:
The price of a treadmill can vary depending on several factors such as available features, motor, and grade (residential or commercial). Prices can also vary if you are purchasing a brand new treadmill or one that is Certified Pre-Owned and has been refurbished. Tonic Performance offers a wide variety of treadmill options that will fit most budgets.
Tonic Performance offers a variety of new and Certified Pre-Owned treadmill options. We evaluate the environment in which the treadmill will be used and how many hours per day it will be expected to run in order to determine which option is right for you. We generally recommend new treadmill options for high traffic, commercial gyms which can expect to see the unit running between 5-10 hours per day. In contrast, a Certified Pre-Owned unit can last a lifetime in a studio or home setting where the treadmill can be expected to run 5-10 hours per week.
Tonic Performance’s Expert Consultants recommend Precor’s 600 treadmill series for home use. With its robust structure and generous features, this series is categorized as “light commercial”. Whether you’re a beginner looking to work your way to runner status or a seasoned runner looking to achieve new heights, these treadmills will go the distance.
Regular treadmill workout sessions are an excellent way to burn calories and can contribute to weight loss. It is important to find the right program suited to your fitness level and desired weight loss goals. We recommend that you consult your physician prior to starting a new fitness regime to ensure that you don’t possess any health risks that may lead to injury. Setting up a fitness program with a certified personal trainer is also highly beneficial and can yield quicker results.
We recommend that you consult your physician prior to starting a new fitness regime to ensure that you don’t possess any health risks that may lead to injury. Setting up a fitness program with a certified personal trainer is also highly beneficial and can yield quicker results.
Beginners should begin working at a comfortable pace and gradually increase the intensity of their training session
It’s recommended to get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
Yes. Treadmills can be used for a casual walk, a run, a sprint, or any combination of the 3.
The benefits of using a treadmill extend beyond increasing your daily caloric burn. It’s been proven that walking or running on a treadmill has significantly less impact on your joints than doing the same activity outdoors on pavement, gravel or other hard surfaces. The running deck of a treadmill will generally absorb much of the impact otherwise absorbed by your knees, ankles, hips and back if you were running on pavement.
Yes. Treadmills require regular maintenance and cleaning to prolong the lifespan of your unit. Frequency of this maintenance is dependent on the daily usage of the treadmill – the higher the usage, the more frequently it will require general maintenance.