What is the best treadmill out there for top speed? Are there any treadmills for sprinting?
his_j_man asked:
I’ve been trying to find a FAST treadmill, and the ones I’ve been searching through get very expensive but seem to top out at 12mph. They come with all kinds of gadgets and programs that I don’t care for. I just need something faster, doesn’t any company make a treadmill for sprinting? I’m hoping for one that can push around 20mph. Do they even exist? This is 2007 for Pete’s sake.
I’ve been trying to find a FAST treadmill, and the ones I’ve been searching through get very expensive but seem to top out at 12mph. They come with all kinds of gadgets and programs that I don’t care for. I just need something faster, doesn’t any company make a treadmill for sprinting? I’m hoping for one that can push around 20mph. Do they even exist? This is 2007 for Pete’s sake.
August 2nd, 2008 at 5:29 am
Maybe you should try an ellipitcal machine. It will give you less stress on your body and especially the joints. Visit Precor.com. I think they have the best machine out there.
August 2nd, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I really doubt they design treadmills for sprinting. It’s not really a very sound idea since it would be very difficult to operate the machine while running at top speed. Besides, treadmills only exist so you can run far without going anywhere. You can probably find an indoor area big enough to run sprints somewhere. I don’t think I could sprint on a treadmill without falling down, actually. It’s hard enough for me as is. They probably could make treadmills that go over 12, but it’s just not a big necessity. I would suggest looking for an indoor track. They can’t be terribly hard to find. You’ll probably find it much easier and less expensive to sprint there.
August 3rd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I agree with Lord Schnibb.
Most of the treadmills are actually designed up to 10 mph. Some specialized ones go up to 12 or 13 mph, but they are far rarer.
The reason for that is actually has nothing to do with the motor. It is not that hard to tune up the motor a bit higher to get to that speed. The reason is actually because mechanics of distance running is very different from that of a sprinting. Distance running involves in steady speed after you get going. Sprinting can go from complete stop to fast pace then complete stop in a matter for 10-30 seconds. Every sprinter has different acceleration and deceleration. A treadmill will not able to simulate that. As a result, sprinting on a treadmill increases the risk of falling off the treadmill. That is why treadmill is not designed for sprinting.
If you want to sprint, go to a track - it is much better for your training, as well as safer.