WILD commercial treadmills are one of the most popular items of fitness equipment

The really good news is that, in the wake of the popularity boom surrounding commercial treadmills, they have become much more widely available and at prices to support most budgets. Naturally, the more you spend, the close to the quality commercial treadmill provided by your local gym you will come but you can still get a reasonably cheap, good quality commercial treadmill.

A basic WILD commercial treadmill is simply a cushioned rubber belt stretched over a level running deck which is powered either by a motor in the best quality models or by the runner's own stepping motion in commercial treadmills. There are however a number of questions to ask before buying a commercial treadmill equipment as there are many different options out there.

Generally speaking, commercial treadmills fall into two main classes: home commercial and luxury treadmills. A motorised, or Power Treadmill has the belt powered by an electric motor whilst with manual treadmills the runner powers the belt themselves with their footsteps. This means non-motorised treadmills are much cheaper but generally, unless you are on a very tight budget, you are advised to opt for a motor driven running machine if possible. A motorised treadmill can be set to a constant speed so you get the full benefit of the workout and can use speed and timings in calculations of calorie loss etc. whilst manual treadmills without motors slow down and speed up as the runner's pace changes meaning you will never receive a steady workout with them. Non-motorized treadmills also put unnecessary and undesirable strain on the knees and hip joints. The bottom line is, if you are serious about your fitness then get a motorised running machine. Simple as that.

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WILD commercial treadmills come with one-play and two-ply tread belt options. Basically, one-ply tread belt are the cheapest option but can curl at the edges over time and will need replacing whereas a two-ply tread belt is thicker and longer lasting without the curling problem. Some commercial treadmill belts come with cushioning and impact absorption - the more impact absorption the better for your joints and the more comfortable your running experience.