There are many questions you could ask when it comes to purchasing a treadmill, but what are they? How do they influence your decision?

Here you will find some benefits, top tips and recommendations before making your decision.

Top Tips..

To burn maximum calories, here are a few things you should be careful about:

Do not hold onto the handrail or console;

Do not hunch your shoulders;

Ensure you swing your arms;

Avoid over-striding.

How Often will I use it?

Well this is down to you. It’s recommended that each person should participate in 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week. That’s just 30 minutes a day, 5 days of the week! With a WalkSlim treadmill it’s never been easier to achieve this. When you get home from work and you go to sit down in front of the TV to watch your favourite program, why sit down? You can simply enjoy your TV program whilst walking. Next thing you know your 30 minute TV program has finished and you're still walking.

How much space will I need in my home?

When we think of a treadmill we think big, bulky and the need for a lot of space either in a bedroom, your office or even your living room. The WalkSlim treadmill range has this covered. The sleek slim designs offer easy manoeuvrability around your home so no more being restricted to one room for your workout. Once you’re done you can store your WalkSlim treadmill away either under a bed, sofa or behind a door. They are that slim!

What are the health benefits?

Treadmills offer you heaps of health benefits. Walking is a well-documented way to improve or maintain your overall health whilst lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes by 30-40%. If you suffer from knee or other joint pain then walking is a perfect way to maintain fitness without causing damage to joints and muscles. Walking just 30 minutes every day can increase your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power & endurance.

What's your goal?

When it comes to setting goals everybody is different. Different reasons, different motivations. Whether you’re looking to lose that little bit of weight or you’re recovering from an injury a WalkSlim treadmill can help. Are you trying to improve not only your physical but mental health too? Offering an array of models each with features to suit most, it’s all just choosing the right one for you.

Why your home and not a gym?

Have you ever had that feeling of walking into a gym for the very first time and you feel like everybody is looking at you? Unsure how to use the equipment? Anxious the entire time? We know the feeling, it’s disheartening, diminishing and all you want to do is get out of there. Well now you can workout in the comfort of your own home. No more feeling of eyes watching, only the loved ones around you. Also saving time and money. No more commuting to and from the gym. No more monthly payments!