Do
You Get Bored on a Treadmill?
Some of the most popular treadmills these days are
equipped with televisions. In fact, approximately 25% of NordicTrack
treadmills are installed with televisions.
Why
would you want a treadmill with a television built-in? If you have
ever worked out at a health club you'll notice that in front of
the row of treadmills are a row of televisions. People like a diversion
when they are walking or running in place. It is not like exercising
outdoors, where you have a constant change of scenery.
As hard as you try, you never get anywhere with a treadmill. Consequently,
you get bored, and when you are bored the minutes drag on. Watching
your favorite program or movie makes the time fly. Suddenly you
clock in more minutes than you realized, and the longer your cardio
workout the more calories burned.
NordicTrack
figured rather than having to equip your workout room with a separate
television, wouldn't it make sense to design a treadmill with a
built-in television. Especially since flat screen technology is
more affordable.
The logical place for a television is the console. It is directly
in front of you when you exercise. It is naturally where your vision
tends to focus. You don't have to strain looking off to the side
or up above.
What I find fascinating about the TV equipped NordicTrack treadmills
is the various models they offer. Each is designed to accommodate
different levels of users.
For example, there is the NordicTrack
ViewPoint 3000. This treadmill is designed for walkers and joggers.
In addition to the flat screen TV and sound system you get an adjustable
shock absorption deck and their ifit technology. (As of 12/6/07
it was on sale for $1,199, with shipping. One of the better deals
available from NordicTrack.)
In
addition, NordicTrack offers the Apex
8500 treadmill TV treadmill that is equipped with their low-impact
Reflex deck. There are a considerable number of individuals who
are suffering from stress and strain related injuries to their ankles,
knees and lower back. This is particularly true with the aging baby-boomers.
The Reflex deck is an arc-shaped deck that actually bounces when
impacted. It is made from poplar wood, the same wood they use for
snowboards. The design reduces impact by as much as 40% over running
on the street. From the reviews I've read, users really appreciate
the shock absorption technology.
The Apex 8500 comes with a 7" flat screen TV, and a quality
sound system that you can also plug in your MP3 player.
If you are like me, and die from boredom working out on a treadmill,
the above models are worth looking into. Each provides a cardio
workout and entertainment experience. Combined they will assist
you in achieving your fitness goals.
Go to www.NordicTrack.com
for the full line-up of TV equipped treadmills.
Also check out the Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill, with a large 15" LCD TV.
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