Those who are used to training daily but are forced to give up a constant activity due to unfavorable external weather conditions or, for even more serious reasons such as the one that has been affecting all of us for over a year, find themselves in serious difficulty maintaining a constant training. Precisely for this reason, many people, especially those who love to keep moving, are slowly equipping themselves to build a personal gym within the walls of their own home. On the market you can find various tools capable of carrying out fairly complete workouts and, the most well-known and used, are undoubtedly treadmills. Unfortunately, not everyone has enough space in their home to place a tool of such cumbersome dimensions but, fortunately, the problem can be overcome. In the last period, a tool has gained popularity that can be defined as the miniature and much less cumbersome variant of an electric treadmill; the walking pad. In this article we will see what the features of this device are and why it has become so well known and appreciated throughout the world.
Walking pad or treadmill?
But what exactly is this tool? It is essentially a super thin platform equipped with a running belt powered by an electric motor, ideal for walking or light jogging. The most significant difference between a treadmill and a walking pad lies in the overall size of the structure, the latter is very light and easy to transport, in fact it does not have lateral supports and in many cases it is designed with a closing system that makes it even more compact and easy to store. Precisely for this reason it is also known as a desk treadmill, this "nickname" comes from the fact that many athletes place it under a raised desk and use it while they are working on the PC. It goes without saying that you cannot expect performance comparable to a professional level electric treadmill, as previously mentioned a walking pad is perfect for walking or at most a little jogging, this is because the maximum speed achievable is around 6 / 10 km / h. Also keep in mind that, in most cases, connectivity is quite limited and there are few preset training programs. All this is compensated by a truly negligible weight, the heaviest models barely reach 33 kg and, thanks to the wheels integrated into the structure, they are really easy to transport from one place to another. Not to mention that the extremely small size allows you to store it in unthinkable places such as under a bed or behind a wardrobe. Despite this extraordinary lightness and manageability, almost all of these devices are able to support a weight of more than 100 kg and are equipped with a fairly generous platform, ideal for people with a maximum height of 1,80 meters.
How much does a walking pad cost?
This device is not cheap, as you can see on the site tapisroulantelettrico.it a basic model costs more than 250 Euros while the more "advanced" models can cost up to 600 Euros. The difference in price from one model to another is usually dictated by the construction quality of the structure and the presence or absence of an application to connect directly with your smartphone. Another detail that significantly affects the price is the presence or absence of sensors positioned under the running belt that allow you to set the automatic speed regulation. Yes, you understood correctly, some models are designed to automatically adjust the speed based on where your feet are positioned. This way you will not have to worry about always having the remote control/smartphone in hand to make the adjustment but you will simply have to move your body on a certain area of the belt.
Conclusions
Overall, these devices are truly exceptional and ideal for anyone who doesn't have a lot of space at home to dedicate to a gym machine. Do you want a machine that can be easily transported from one place to another? Again, the light weight and integrated wheels will allow you to move it without making the slightest effort. If you're not interested in running excessively fast but are happy to do some healthy and carefree movement to keep your body trained, a walking pad is the ideal solution for you.
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