There are many good reasons to purchase a treadmill. Treadmills can improve your health in the comfort and safety of your own home. They provide you with a safe and efficient workout platform, which allows you to exercise your cardiovascular system. Treadmills are known for being primary tools in losing weight. Having excess weight can lead to many severe degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and more.

To obtain optimal height and weight, consistent exercise is needed. It is recommended by many medical professionals that the best form of exercise is to do cardio-related exercises such as running at least half an hour a day. Make a commitment today to have a lean, healthier body. Even if you are already in great shape you can use our quality treadmills to maintain your physique.

Improve your health in the comfort and safety of your own home. Exercise whenever you want, anytime daytime or night. You may even enjoy watching television or listening to your favourite music while working out.

Women with children who are often unable to leave the house unsupervised will find a treadmill useful and ideal for keeping fit and healthy.

Treadmills may also have benefits over outdoor running. Since treadmills are generally used in an indoor environment, users may choose to run on them during bad or unpleasant weather. This eliminates weather, temperature or terrain issues. Users may also have the option of a virtual personal trainer, with all of our Lifespan treadmills having preset programs to ensure a efficient and effective workout. A big advantage of using one of our treadmills instead of running outdoors is the cushioned surface. Treadmills can absorb up to 40 percent of the impact compared to running on roads, which may reduce pain and damage to joints, hips, ankles and back.

Furthermore, studies have found that an outdoor running environment can be stimulated by raising the incline on the treadmill to simulate wind or terrain resistance.

Our treadmills are relatively silent compared to other treadmills you find in the market due a number of reasons:

1. Treadmills with a higher horsepower are generally quieter than treadmills with lower horsepower. This is due to the fact that they are not strained when the user is working out allowing them to run cooler and smoother than motors that are less powerful. Another benefit for powerful motors is that they can be expected to last longer without maintenance.
2. All of our treadmills feature Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) motor drive control system. This allows our treadmill motors to function efficiently by reducing power loss, creating less noise in a more economical motor.
3. Our treadmills fitted with direct current (DC) motors are quality motors that provide a smoother application of power to the running belt when you begin to run. Generally the advantage of a DC motor relative to AC is that it saves on energy bills and provides a quieter workout environment.

Treadmill motors are generally rated in terms of horsepower. Horsepower is the amount of energy required to lift 250kgs vertically at one foot per second, actual amount of work an average horse can perform on a continuous basis.

When looking at a treadmill’s horsepower consider the continuous horsepower (CHP) which is the measure of the power of the treadmill during normal, steady operation of the treadmill. Peak Horsepower (PHP) will not provide a good overall measure of the motors power as motors will only operate on peak horsepower in short bursts, such as when a treadmill is initially starting up.

It is worth ensuring that the motor is rated a minimum of 1.5 horsepower, 2.5-3 horsepower is required for running. There are many benefits to buying a treadmill with a larger motor, as they run easier, cooler and smoother, as well as requiring less maintenance and are more durable in the long run.

Most home treadmills are DC motors whereas commercial treadmills may have both AC and DC. You will find AC motors generally use more power and are louder than DC, but are more durable on a heavy duty basis and will suit a commercial environment. DC motors also provide a smoother application of power to the running belt when beginning to run.

So if you are considering buying a treadmill that can save you on your energy bills and runs quietly, make sure you invest in a treadmill with a DC motor. You will find that all Lifespan treadmills use high quality direct current (DC) motors and very efficient drive systems.

Treadmills without shock absorption can result in damaged joints with wear and tear on knees, hips, ankles and back. All of our treadmills have suspension points that minimize stress and impact to your joints. You will find partaking running or walking activities on our treadmills a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

At Lifespan we offer our customers a wide range of treadmills with both automatic and manual incline functions. Electronic treadmills have a large amount of incline levels that can be easily adjusted by pressing a button on the console. This can be done during the workout, manual treadmills can only have their incline adjusted by the user dismounting the treadmill and adjusting the height on the read end on the treadmill.

In Australia, there are generally no real standards for treadmills. However we choose to list our treadmills with an internationally approved standard – CE certificated. We guarantee customers to have a peace of mind when selecting a high quality safe treadmill. CE Certificated means that our products have reached the European standard of quality that could be sold freely in the European market and many other countries.

Our CE certified products have passed the appropriate quality assurance tests. These tests are performed by a qualified third party, on both the products and the manufacturing process. Even though it is a time consuming and expensive process, we believe quality is one of our top priorities for our customers and will be dedicated to bringing you the best on the market at competitive prices.

Please check your product manual for specific information on how to maintain your treadmill.

Generally maintenance involves keeping the belt and mat as clean as possible, and that parts are lubricated for a smooth operation. If you are unsure and require assistance, we have friendly staff that will always aim to provide helpful and honest information.