• Folding treadmill with 1.75-horsepower, continuous-duty motor
• 52-by-18-inch running surface with 8 kinetic energy dampers
• 8 preset workout programs; quick keys for speed/incline adjustments
• 5-window LED display tracks speed, time, distance, calories, and more
• 275-pound weight capacity; measures 31 x 52 x 69 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description
The folding 1120 Treadmill from BodyCraft offers a comfortable and efficient, low-impact cardiovascular workout. Build strength and endurance from the convenience of your own home with speeds ranging from 0.5-10 MPH and a maximum gradient of 10 percent. Use the Quick Keys and hand control features to easily adjust your speed and incline for an aerobic workout that fits your skill and fitness level. The cushioned deck includes 8 kinetic energy dampers to protect your… More >>

BodyCraft 1120 Folding Treadmill

If you live in a flatlander state like Illinois and you run or walk outside, you’re stuck at one level. With a treadmill you can simulate running or walk on hills or mountains, and that is where you start getting the heart beating and the calories burning.

Breaking Out of the Exercise Rut

For those of us who exercise regularly, we tend to get into a rut. And once you get stuck in a rut you reach a plateau. You find that you are not losing any more weight, and you are not getting in better shape. By changing up your routine and the intensity of your workout you can reach new highs in your personal fitness.

That is why hill and interval training are such popular programs on the treadmill. In fact, one of the hottest trends in exercising and weigh loss is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This new form of aerobic exercising manages to get the maximum results in less time. And for us who struggle to find the time to exercise, this type of workout is very attractive.

Treadmill Are Ideal for Interval Training

High Intensity Interval Training requires exercising at high intensity levels for 1-3 minutes, and follow-up with a recovery period that is approximately 2 to 3 times longer. HIIT can apply whether you run or walk. It just is a matter of raising the incline level and getting the heart beating faster.

Treadmills are ideal for aerobic workouts like High Intensity Interval Training. You crank the treadmill up to a high incline for several minutes then reduce the level and slow down to a walk or slow jog. You can either use existing hill or interval programs on the treadmill (most at least have hill training), or you can manually control the workout to a level you feel comfortable with.

The important point is get out of the rut. Experiment with different speeds and incline levels. As you start getting comfortable at a certain level for a certain period, increase both the incline and the period of time. The benefits of breaking out of the rut is burning more calories, getting in better shape and breaking up the boredom of your exercise routine.

If you plan to increase your level of exercising, make sure you are physically in shape to handle the intensity. You may want to check with your physician first, particularly if you are just starting back into a fitness routine.