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Folding Vs. Non-Folding Treadmills - What's the Real Difference?
By: Kathryn ONeill
Most people buying a treadmill will be probably be faced with the choice: "Do I want a folding or non-folding treadmill?" Folding treadmills (also called fold-up, foldable and fold-away) are a popular choice among treadmill buyers. But apart from the obvious reason to choose a folding treadmill (to save space) - what are the REAL differences between a folding vs. non-folding treadmill? Here's a quick overview: The main advantages to choosing a folding treadmill are: - you save space - if you have a small home gym or space is at a premium, folding your treadmill up and/or wheeling it out of sight is a great option to have - it makes cleaning easier - just fold it up and you can vacuum or clean the floor area under the treadmill easily Because of these advantages, having a treadmill that folds is often seen as just another added feature to the treadmill - like an extra water bottle holder or a pair of handweights. However there are also distinct advantages to buying a non-folding treadmill that might make you think twice before purchasing one that folds. According to Runner's World, the most important quality of a good treadmill is stability. For example, does it feel solid and secure when you run on it? Does it wobble or shudder when you pick up your pace? Because of the requirements of the folding frame design, most folding treadmills are naturally less stable than non-folding treadmills. (That doesn't mean they aren't stable - it just means that non-folding units are more stable). That is why, if you look at stability ratings for treadmills, non-folding treadmills almost always come out on top. That's also why you'll notice that as you get into premium treadmills ($2000+), very few of them will fold up. If you're paying that much for a treadmill you want one that feels as stable as a commercial unit. (Ever notice that the treadmills at health clubs don't fold?) So the main advantage to non-folding treadmills (and it's a compelling one - especially if you're a runner) is that they are generally more stable than folding treadmills. There are a few exceptions to this rule of course, but that's really the main difference when comparing folding versus non-folding treadmills. Regardless of which option you choose, keep in mind that while non-folding treadmills might be a little more difficult to move, they can offer some great added benefits to your workout itself. Kathryn O'Neill is a treadmill enthusiast and successful writer for Treadmill Review For buying tips, brand reviews, and best buys, visit Treadmill Review at: http://www.treadmillreview.net . Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/
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(excerpt)
You are about to gain insight into the
mind-body connection. The number of
people who truly understand these principles on our
planet are relatively few.
There is an undeniable connection between our minds and
bodies, you can learn
to use this fact to your benefit.
Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of "Love, Medicine and
Miracles" was once a
distraught cancer surgeon until he
began to understand the greater principles
of the mind-
body connection. He felt dragged down by the artificial
barriers
that existed between patient and doctor, and the
helplessness he often felt as
a result of his inability
to effectively serve those patients. Eventually, those
barriers
were disintegrated by Dr. Siegel's recognition
and growing understanding of the
mind-body connection and
how it could serve his patients and himself.
Dr. Siegel, or Bernie as he began to have his patients
refer to him, had some
startling realizations as a cancer surgeon. He found that
there were actually
quite a few people in the world that successfully beat
the statistics on cancer
survival. He began to recognize that a patient's ability
to defeat something as
serious as cancer had to do with the patient's mind and
attitude about their
disease.
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