To determine how a treadmill is better, mechanical or magnetic, consider the types of treadmills and their differences.
There are 2 types of treadmills: electrical and mechanical. Mechanical subdivided into 2 subspecies: ordinary and magnetic.
What is the difference?
Their fundamental difference is the tape drive method (due to which the tape moves):
- Electric: due to the electric motor.
- The usual mechanical: due to the repulsion of the feet from the tape.
- Magnetic mechanical: due to the repulsion of feet from the tape, but the movement is smoother and more uniform thanks to the mechanisms based on magnets. They also determine the level of load and provide braking.
Electric tracks - pros and cons
+ Benefits:
- Smooth ride and maximum ease of use.
- Built-in mini-computer that counts:
- pulse;
- distance;
- calories;
- There are various training modes.
- Disadvantages:
- High price. This is the most expensive kind of treadmills.
- Attachment to the source of electricity.
- The cost of electricity.
- Large size and weight.
- Complex device. Higher probability of breakage. Higher repair cost.
- Self-propelled parts = high injury rate.
Mechanical tracks - the pros and cons
+ Benefits:
- Low price.
- Small size. Light weight
- The need for electricity is absent.
- The pace is set by the user. Training is more natural.
- Simple device. Low probability of breakdowns. Easier to repair.
- Disadvantages:
- Due to the fact that the track is driven by the user himself, the load increases. This is undesirable for people with sore joints.
- The functionality is minimal.
Advantages and disadvantages of magnetic versus conventional mechanical treadmills
+ Benefits:
- Smoother motion.
- Less noise with increasing load.
- Disadvantages:
- Higher price.
- A bit more complicated device.
Summing up:
- Electric - the most comfortable and functional, but the most expensive and demanding.
- The usual mechanical - the cheapest and unpretentious. Nothing extra - no extra features and amenities.
- Magnetic mechanical - a more convenient and comfortable to use kind of mechanical tracks, but the price is slightly higher.
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