Most doctors, nutritionists and physiotherapists will tell you: walking is one of the most complete sports!
Walking tones the body, easily builds your stamina, does your heart good and clears your mind.
You can walk outside, but when this is not possible because of the weather, the time of day you are willing to do so, or your immediate environment, you can also walk inside .
How? 'Or' What?
Thanks to a treadmill!
Note that a treadmill can also do the trick, when it has settings suitable for this practice, that is to say with a very low speed adjustment.
The treadmill is the most accessible way to exert yourself in a gentle way, without having to leave your home, and by soliciting the whole body.
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Folding treadmill IXO-702, Ixosport
Folding treadmill RU-2BX, Fytter Runner
Treadmill SY-1001, ISE
Treadmill, Walk Machine
W500 compact treadmill, Domyos
Folding treadmill IXO-702, Ixosport
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149 €
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Darty
149 €
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Fnac
149 €
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Rakuten
149 €
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Suitable for daily use, the IXO-702 market carpet from Ixosport has the particularity of being foldable.
This makes it easy to store in a small space, and you can count on the presence of two casters for easy transport.
It supports a weight of up to 100 kg, which can be a bit tight depending on the users.
Its on-board computer displays four pieces of information, including the duration of use, speed and distance travelled.
It incorporates handles which are useful for holding you.
Presence of handles
Foldable
Integrated screen
Only supports 100 kg
single speed
Folding treadmill RU-2BX, Fytter Runner
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€229.99
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Fnac
€249.99
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Rakuten
€267.99
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Darty
€267.99
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ManoMano
€421.75
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To avoid having to choose between running and walking, you can opt for the Fytter Runner RU-2BX, a versatile treadmill model that supports a weight of up to 100 kg.
Its speed can go up to 8 km/h and it has 12 training programs, in addition to a manual mode that you can adjust to your liking.
It is possible to manually adjust the incline of the treadmill to two levels: 5.8% and 8.6%.
He knows how to adapt to your efforts and your progress.
Finally, it is foldable.
Foldable
Suitable for running and walking
Frame and handles
LCD screen
Many programs
Does not support more than 100 kg
Treadmill SY-1001, ISE
Amazon
€259.90
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Fnac
€264.99
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€289.99
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ManoMano
€289.99
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Equally suitable for walking and running, this ISE brand SY-1001 mat takes up little space once it is folded: you can slip it under a bed, for example.
Its speed can go from 1 to 10 km/h and everything is adjusted from the console present on its frame.
Information related to your sports session scrolls across the screen.
Three pre-recorded programs can be used for your daily training.
Perfect for running or walking
Foldable
Frame with console
Supports up to 120 kg
Does not drop below 1 km/h
Treadmill, Walk Machine
Baker
€329.99
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La Redoute
€329.99
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Fnac
€374.99
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Darty
€399.99
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Go Sports
€399.99
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This treadmill can also be used as a treadmill as its name suggests: Walk Machine.
This model does not have a bar or handles: you cannot stand while using it, but this also makes it very easy to store.
It comes with a remote control that allows you to adjust the speed of the treadmill from 0.8 to 6 km/h.
This allows it to be used in many situations.
It supports a weight of up to 120 kg
Supports up to 120 kg
Adjustable speed
Easy to store
No handles to hold onto
No screen
W500 compact treadmill, Domyos
Decathlon
399 €
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Intended for all types of walkers, this Domyos W500 treadmill model has an adjustable speed ranging from 0.5 to 8 km/h.
Its 40 x 100 cm walking surface makes it comfortable to use, combined with innovative “comfort walk” cushioning.
Its complete frame allows you to stand when you walk and thanks to its integrated screen you have all the essential information on your performance.
As a bonus, it is foldable.
Foldable
Integrated screen
Adjustable speed
Holding frame
No info on the supported weight
Treadmill or treadmill: what are the differences?
The treadmill and the treadmill share certain technical characteristics: the main one is that in both cases it is a device that incorporates a treadmill that allows you to move forward while standing still.
It's a way to exercise without having to move, while still moving: a simple and complicated explanation at the same time!
However, while it is generally possible to walk on a treadmill, the converse is not always true.
The treadmill is distinguished from the treadmill by the speed at which the treadmill can go.
Usually it can go slow, from 0.5-0.8 km/h up to around 6 km/h.
This makes it useful for therapeutic walking, in a rehabilitation process for example, but also for active walking.
The treadmill, on the other hand, generally starts at 1 or 2 km/h minimum, and can go up to 10 or 12 km/h on average.
Therefore, if you want to invest in a treadmill for both running and walking, it is important to ensure that the minimum speed available corresponds to your needs.
Then, it is more common to find frameless treadmills than treadmills: running fast can require holding on at times, and that's where this accessory comes in very handy.
When there's no frame, there's also no screen to access the information, which can be problematic for effectively tracking exercise performance.
Finally, treadmills are often less expensive than treadmills, but since they are less versatile, this is understandable.
Treadmill: how long to do per day?
The National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (INPES) recommends doing at least 30 minutes of active walking every day to stay healthy.
This proposal is however an average and it all depends on your physical condition, your age and your habits.
If you don't exercise, then using your treadmill for 30 minutes at a gentle pace can be a great start to getting back in shape.
There's nothing stopping you from picking up speed if you feel ready.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to consult your doctor for his recommendations, and set up a training program adapted to your physical condition and your various objectives.