Mechanical treadmills

Mechanical

— it is the simplest type of treadmill: during training, the athlete himself moves the belt, pushing it with his feet. There are no additional devices such as electric motors or magnets, the load level changes solely by changing the inclination of the belt. Mechanical treadmills give increased stress on the legs; this can be useful for intense workouts, but people with foot problems need to be careful. In addition, additional functions in such machines are usually at a minimum. On the other hand, mechanical models are inexpensive, and all their electronics are powered by batteries, which makes this type independent of sockets and allows you to use it even in the absence of an external power supply.