{"id":29462,"date":"2023-12-11T04:15:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T12:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/?p=29462"},"modified":"2023-12-17T20:54:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T04:54:12","slug":"14-reasons-why-treadmills-are-for-suckers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id29462-14-reasons-why-treadmills-are-for-suckers-2.html","title":{"rendered":"14 Reasons Why Treadmills Are For Suckers"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"treadmills<\/a>

No; treadmills aren’t worth it.<\/p><\/div>\n

For all of you folks out there who are thinking about getting into shape, I thought I’d pass on a little advice and save you a serious case of buyer’s remorse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Believe it or not, treadmills are the most popular form of exercise equipment, which is probably why the world is full of late-night infomercials and fast-talking salesmen constantly spouting that treadmills are the greatest thing since sliced bread. They’re not.<\/p>\n

Yes, yes … they’re extremely convenient — especially for folks who live in locales with rough winters — but as a former treadmill owner, trust me when I say the cons far outweigh the pros.<\/p>\n

In fact, here are 14 reasons why treadmills just aren’t worth the money:<\/p>\n

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  1. They run on electricity.<\/strong> No power; no workout. I know; this one is pretty weak — but as every exercise enthusiast<\/a> knows, it’s important to start your workout session with a low-impact gentle warm-up. Mission accomplished.<\/li>\n
  2. They ain’t cheap.<\/strong> Top of the line models will cost you upwards of $4000. Yes, you can buy cheaper models. Unfortunately:<\/li>\n
  3. Less-expensive models don’t last long.<\/strong> That is, unless you use them only for walking; but why would you buy a machine for that?<\/li>\n
  4. Sophisticated treadmills are space hogs.<\/strong> The biggest ones are 3-feet by 6-feet and don’t fold up.<\/li>\n
  5. Swiss watch precision — or bust.<\/strong> For smooth operation, the motor and belt must constantly be in perfect harmony<\/a>, with just the right amount of friction applied. Otherwise, you’ve got problems — which is why:<\/li>\n
  6. Maintenance is a must.<\/strong> That means constant belt alignment and tightening, lubrication, and removal of dirt and grime, not to mention potential motor replacements.<\/li>\n
  7. Accidents. Lots of them. <\/strong>The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 19,000 emergency room visits<\/a> in a single year attributable to treadmills, including broken bones, concussions and amputated fingers. Which is why:<\/li>\n
  8. You always need to pay attention.<\/strong> Otherwise, this could happen to you:
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