Many people who use treadmills regularly will recommend buying a machine with the Horizon brand. As a company, Horizon is part of the Johnson Health Tech Group — the 4th biggest manufacturer of exercise equipment in the world. The company has, over the years, built a creditable reputation in this field.
As a company, Horizon also manufactures elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and other strength oriented home gym equipment as well as treadmills. All of the equipment here is marketed specifically for use at home and the company claims commercial quality standards for all their equipment.
For this reason Horizon treadmills prove to be particularly popular with both experienced and ‘newbie’ users. All of the machines in the company’s range here are motorized and have been developed to give high levels of performance in the home to the standards that you might expect in the gym.
The company markets a full range of treadmills to suit just about any exercise and fitness need. One of the big advantages to using a Horizon treadmill is that each machine is given a continuous duty horsepower motor. Generally, these kinds of motors are only found in commercial gym equipment and are not always seen in treadmills that are designed for home use.
The advantage to this kind of motor is that it is designed to adapt to the use of the machine. So, it won’t be put under pressure if you set it at a high speed and use it for a long period of time. On the other hand, it will not lose power if you set it at a low speed and only use it for a short period.
One of the biggest complaints that many people have about home exercise equipment is the noise of the motor. Commercial equipment is often designed to run more quietly than home equipment and, to be honest, you do not always notice the noise of a machine in a busy gym in any case.
But, a noisy motor in home equipment can be very noticeable and very distracting. One of the best things about using a home treadmill, for example, is that you can exercise whilst you are doing something else such as watching TV. This just isn’t feasible with a noisy treadmill. Most users will agree that Horizon machines have a quieter operation than many other options in the sector.
Given the company’s experience in the home fitness equipment sector you can also expect a range of design benefits from one of their treadmills. Machines here are cushioned where they should be cushioned and designed to make treadmill walking, jogging or running comfortable and safe.
Do take some time to think about how you will use your home treadmill and how often you will use it before choosing a model here. The company produces a wide range of models to suit just about any fitness need and you’ll see the best results if you choose a machine that best suits your own personal fitness aims.
