kersh_76 asked:


I am looking to buy a treadmill and did want an electric one but money is a bit tight at the moment , I was thinking of getting a manual or magnetic one instead but am unsure because i have only used electric treadmills , does anyone know if they are that different or would a manual treadmill be ok for home use ?

3 Responses to “are manual treadmills really poor compared to electric treadmills ?”

1. Elaine W on August 17th, 2008 2:34 am

   A manual one would be just as effective as an electric one although it won’t have as many of the features but any exercise is better than none

2. Pat K on August 19th, 2008 7:40 am

   Best machine for the money (and cheaper than a treadmill) is an eliptical machine.

3. xion on August 19th, 2008 10:40 pm

   Why not just go outside and just start jogging or ridding a bike. This is much better for you body (unless you live in the city). Get one of those pace watches that bleep rhythmically to keep trace of you jogging pace . And the best thing is, its free. Why do you need a treadmill at home?

   But to answer your questions, it probably doesn’t make that much difference