Common questions asked, what is a curve treadmill and is it the same as a motorized treadmill I am use to at a gym?
The answer is quite simple, the curve treadmill does not replace the function of a motorized treadmill. The functionality of the curve self-powered treadmill is quite different.
A motorized treadmill is as easy as switching the unit on, selecting speed 6 and off you go! The motor controls the speed of the belt and all you as the user needs to do is keep up! A click of a button to change the speed or include and the treadmill adjusts.
The curve has a concave running surface which is a bit more demanding; you are the motor which means from your initial foot strike on the belt your posterior chain muscle group is more engaged as you need to push and propel the belt behind you in order to get the belt moving to either run or walk. The higher you place your foot up on the curve the quicker you turn the belt. You are more focused and work harder on a self-powered treadmill to keep a steady pace and to keep the belt turning.
A 5km on a motorized treadmill, keep up with the belt. A 5km on a self powered treadmill, control foot placement on the curve to maintain speed, drive and push the legs to keep the belt moving, if you slow down, the belt slows down. Allot more concentration is required to maintain and reach your goals!
There are many benefits to the self-powered curve treadmill!
- No external power required. Loadshedding? Not a problem!
- Pace yourself naturally
- Curve shape is designed to mimic the natural foot stride pattern thus reducing the load on the joints.
- Burns more calories as more muscles are engaged and constantly working to keep the belt moving and turning
- More intense workouts as demand on the body to reach speeds is more than the demand on a motorized treadmill
Do I, or don’t I? Do it! Give the curve treadmill a try and experience a challenge. With more muscles engaged during your walk or run shake things up in your training, get you Heart Rate up and go for it! View our Express Curve Treadmill