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Finding an effective way to lose weight is a problem that confronts many people. In today's high tech society, where many of us lead increasingly busy and stressful lives we are only too aware of the negative impact on our health that unwanted body fat can have. In our search to find a quick and easy solution to our weight loss problem many are persuaded to experiment with increasingly bizarre methods in order to shed some pounds, but the fundamentals of weight loss can be boiled down to just two things: 1. Eat less 2. Exercise regularly OK, I know that sounds like a ridiculous oversimplification of the problem, but that in essence is what is required in order to lose weight. In order to both achieve and maintain your ideal weight, regular exercise is essential. A regular exercise routine will also make a significant contribution to your health and well being in addition to the weight loss benefits. OK, so if we accept that exercise is important in order to lose weight, what kind of exercise is the most effective? The consensus appears to be that cardio-vascular exercise when carried out on a regular and consistent basis is key to an effective weight loss program. The fitness equipment manufacturers are continually thinking up new devices that they market in order to help people shed some pounds. Despite all of the novel devices that continue to flood the market, however, one item of fitness equipment reigns supreme. That device is the treadmill, which is still considered to be the ultimate device for achieving a cardio-vascular workout and thus assisting you with your weight loss goals. Treadmills have remained popular despite competition from many new and novel types of exercise equipment. Many of these new devices are given exposure in magazines and on TV and are considered trendy for a while but soon become yesterday's fitness gimmick. The treadmill, however, has retained it's popularity with both the average person who wants to lose weight and keep fit and the professional athlete. The treadmill's popularity is easy to see. Firstly, it allows users to enjoy one of the most natural forms of exercise (walking and running) while in a safe, secure and comfortable environment. Additionally, walking exercises the whole body and doesn't require any special training. Normally of course walking and running outside can have some associated problems. These problems can come from extremes of weather, which can be either too cold, or hot, rain, wind or snow. Other problems may include your own personal safety with the ever increasing risk of attack from a stranger or stray dog. Walking on a treadmill, however, negates all of these problems as you can set the treadmill up in the comfort and security of your own home. Many types of exercise equipment requires you to move your body in an unnatural way or restricts your movement - this is not the case with the treadmill. Additionally the treadmill can help alleviate the strain injuries that can be incurred by running on the hard road surface due to their cushioned tread belts and suspension systems. Studies have been carried out on the relationship between cardio-vascular exercise and weight loss and many have shown that you can burn more calories on the treadmill than any other device including ski machines, rowing machines, stair machines, or stationary cycles. The key to success with any fitness regime is consistency. For this reason it is important to make your treadmill session a part of your daily routine. In order to facilitate this it is a good idea to have the treadmill set up in a room in your house or apartment where it can be easily accessible. Exercising on a treadmill is a very pleasant experience with the quiet, consistent walking surface, and the safety and security provided by your home environment. These pleasant feelings can be further augmented by the many audio, video and even virtual reality type features that are now available on some treadmills. Modern treadmills offer many innovative and novel features to further enhance your workout experience. Of course workout programs that vary both the speed and incline of the treadmill are found on most models. These can be resident in the treadmills computer, available on memory cards or as downloadable files. The programs are usually designed to assist with a specific area of fitness. Other variations can include the ability for the user to design and store their own programs or heart rate programs where the speed and incline of the treadmill are varied in sympathy with the heart rate of the user. For many the period that they have set aside to exercise on their treadmill becomes a special time during which they can unwind and reflect upon the days events or alternatively be entertained by the built in sound and TV systems available on some treadmills. A modern treadmill is a very pleasant place to be while spending quality time in life enhancing exercise. 2011 will continue to see the Rise of the Treadmill as the exercise machine of choice for anyone interested in losing weight and improving their health. Paul Reeve is founder of Treadmill Adviser a resource site offering consumer information on treadmills. Get FREE advice and research treadmill reviews by visiting www.treadmilladviser.com
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