Carl Lewis Motorised Treadmill: MOTC99

The MOTC99 is the basic model in the range and features the following:

• speeds up to 8mph or around 12kph.
• a cushioned running belt which helps to reduce the pressure impact that running has on your knees.
• 6 preset programmes.
• 1 manual programme that you can set to suit your own ability.
• a backlit LCD screen for easy reading.
• a body fat reader to monitor your progress.
• speed controls on the handle bar for easy use.
• a 2 level manual incline.
• an easily foldable nature for storage. It also has good quality wheels which makes moving this heavy piece of equipment easy.

All of the models in the Carl Lewis range boast these basic features however for a few more dollars (or pounds) you can have one with a higher specification.

The MOT566 is the next in the series. The only difference between this and the MOTC99 is the maximum speed – 10mph as apposed to 8mph. This means it is more suited to advanced runners who like to add sprints into their workouts.

The MOTP12 is again a step up and offers a motorised incline function which allows you to run on any gradient up to 10% and a clip on sensor which measures your pulse through your finger. This neat addition means you can monitor your pulse throughout your workout and keep it within the required range i.e. for fat burning, performance or fitness. This model of the Carl Lewis range is the most popular and offers great value for money.

Carl Lewis Motorised Treadmill - Good Value For Money

If you really want to push the boat out though, then the MOTY5 and the MOTZ10 are the choices for you. Both of these models have a futuristic motion control function which allows you to change your speed simply by waving your hand in front of the console. They also have hydrolic cylinders which fold up the running platform without you having to do it. Obviously, they lower it down again as well. These treadmills come with 14 programmes – 12 presets, 1 manual and a target programme that you set according to your personal goals – and a console which measures distance run, calories burned, speed and your pulse (as mentioned above).

Overall, the Carl Lewis range of motorised treadmills is good value for money. They offer all of the functions you’ll need, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished runner, and are easy to assemble and easy to use. The only real drawback is that they are heavy to move but once in position they are a quality piece of fitness equipment that should last a good number of years, even with regular use.

* The information is correct at the time of publishing

Motorised Treadmill For Home Exercise

Owning a motorised treadmill does not seem an impossible thing today as it used to be some time ago. Today, such home exercise has become very common that most people can buy or purchase with the variety of choices out there by manufacturers of all sorts. An electric treadmill no longer belongs to the category where only the rich or the professionals can have. We, the general consumers can also own one with the price range becoming more and more affordable.

Since owning a motorised treadmill is such a reachable goal, therefore we should make some consideration before buying one. What are the things that we could consider?

Initially, we could think of the use that we are going to put on the machine. Is it for commercial or home use? Let’s assume that we’re considering home exercise, so I guess the main use is for the home. Thus, we should consider buying a treadmill that has functions and features that could fit the whole family, from the grandparents to the grandchildren. From this point, we could not try to buy one that is too high tech or heavy duty that is not very much suitable for the old or the very young.

Next, we could consider the space of the house. Do we have a space big enough to place an electric treadmill? As we all know, an electric treadmill is unlike some home exercise equipment such as dumbbells and abs equipments which are smaller in size and could be kept in the closet or such. Such treadmill could be compared as a piece of furniture. Therefore, do we have space in the house to place an extra piece of furniture? If there is, how big or how spacious is the corner? With the space we have, we could consider the size of the machine that could fit the available size, whether a bigger one or a smaller one.

Then, of course, we would consider budget. How much can we afford to spend? When we’ve set the budget, we could look at machines that are within our budget range. This will narrow the wide choices that are available in the market. We would no longer need to scrutinize all available products in the market, which could take up a long time.

Looking For The Right Motorised Treadmill

When we have decided on the size and cost of the motorised treadmill that we want, we then have to specify our choices based on features. Do we want it to have handrails? Do we need a heartbeat monitor? Do we want a speedometer? Based on these features, we could then browse through the choices that we have streamed down from the initial considerations.

So, do we have the most suitable choice now? Probably we now have fewer options. From the last few options, we could now consider the manufacturing details. We could compare the warranties that each is providing. Do consider one which could give at least one year warranty to ensure your maximum benefits. Then we could also consider the reputation of the manufacturer. Is the manufacturer reputable to be trustworthy? Has any product from the manufacturer being reported flawed for numerous time? Has there been any serious complains about the manufacturer? How other consumers comment about the manufacturer or the product? These are some of the questions that you could consider in order to find the best manufacturer that produce the best product for your use.

For consumer like me, who generally would buy an electric treadmill for use in the house, these are some minor considerations that could ensure that I buy one that is most suitable for me. It might not appeal to all, but maybe some.