BodyCraft 1140 Folding Treadmill Easy to use and strong as an ox, the BodyCraft 1140 folding treadmill will keep you feeling fit even as the weather outside turns dismal. The 1140 is distinguished by a 2.25-horsepower, continuous-duty motor that delivers a smooth, challenging workout, along with a 56-by-20-inch running surface with eight kinetic energy dampers to cushion the knees and joints. Users also have their choice of 10 preset workout programs and two custom programs, depending on their skill and preference levels. As an alternative, users can adjust the treadmill manually via the 12 quick keys, with a speed range of 0.5 to 10 miles per hour and a maximum incline of 12 percent.
Want feedback on your workout? Turn to the built-in console, with a dot-matrix LCD display that tracks your speed, time, distance, incline, pulse, pace, elevation gained, and calories burned. Best of all, the treadmill folds into a compact footprint when your workout is done, making storage and transport easy. Other details include hand-grip sensors that read your heart rate, a two-ply (2.2 mm) running belt, a soft drop lowering system, a weight capacity of 325 pounds, and an audio input for connecting an MP3 player or iPod to the built-in speakers. The treadmill measures 35.5 by 61.5 by 76.25 inches (W x H x D) when open, weighs 251 pounds, and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, 40 years on the motor, five years on the parts, and two years on labor.
Specifications:
- Motor: 2.25 horsepower
- Programs: 10 preset, 2 user-specific
- Maximum Grade: 12%
- Speed Range: 0.5 to 10 miles per hour
- Deck Cushioning: 8 Kinetic Energy Dampers
- Running Surface: 20 inches wide by 56 inches long
- User Weight Limit: 325 pounds
- Electronic Windows: LCD dot matrix window
- Dimensions: 35.5 by 61.5 by 76.25 inches (W x H x D)
About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.