Motorised Treadmills

Motorized treadmills allow the convenience of changing speed and incline at the touch of a button. They also have speakers, entertainment programs and workout apps.

Non-motorised, curved treadmills require runners to self-regulate with each step similar to outside. They tend to be more expensive. However, there is growing evidence that they can help in reducing the risk of injury.

Speed

Motorized treadmills are different from manual ones due to the fact that they have motors that drive the belt and sets the pace. These are the kinds of treadmills found in gyms and home fitness equipment, and they are popular and well-loved by a lot of regular runners. They have a lot of advantages over other types of running training equipment.

They can reach higher speeds than manual treadmills. This makes them ideal for all kinds of workouts and training, from walking to high-intensity interval training (HIIT). For instance, some brand-name motorized treadmills can achieve the speed of 24 MPH, which is as fast as Usain Bolt's world record sprint time!

Most motorised treadmills come with a top speed that can be adjusted in increments of one-tenth. This allows you to adjust the speed to suit your requirements. Walking speeds vary from 2 to 3.5 MPH. A light run typically ranges from 4 to 5 MPH.

A word of caution about speed: when you see treadmills advertised as having a maximum "motor horsepower," be aware that it is not the same as real acceleration power. Peak motor horsepower refers to the amount of power the treadmill's motor can generate at its maximum, however it cannot sustain this level of performance for an extended period of time. In fact, maintaining the motor's peak power for too long may cause rapid wear and tear on the motor and other components of the treadmill.