First thing you should do before choosing a treadmill is figure out how much free space you have inside your home, because treadmills come in different sizes and designs. Once you know approximately how much space you can free up, you can go look for a treadmill of that exact specific size. Don't put yourself in unnecessary, awkward position where you come home with your newly purchased treadmill and are forced to put it in closet because of lack of room.

When choosing a treadmill, apart from size and design, another important factor you should take into consideration will be its quality. A quality treadmill can last for years, while poor quality ones can break apart in a matter of weeks or months. What gives quality and longevity to a treadmill is its motor. The ones with a larger, heavier motor will have a smaller chance of breaking down, because of their solid configuration, but of course there will still be a small risk that it could brake down.

In health circles there has been much recent talk about acid / alkaline imbalance. Let’s see if we can clarify how experts recommend we correct this imbalance.

The problem: Your body functions best when neither too acid nor too alkaline. Unfortunately almost all of us have become acidic due to diet, drinks and stress -- both psychological and from pollution. Acids can build up in body's system causing body's pH to be out of balance.

The effects: According to Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky, “Acid wastes build up in body in form of cholesterol, gallstones, kidney stones, arterial plaque, urates, phosphates and sulfates. These acidic waste products are direct cause of premature aging and onset of chronic disease.” When this occurs, body will restore its optimal pH by depleting certain minerals, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, from organs and bones. In addition, your immune system may become fatigued from dealing with an excess of acid. Your body then stores acidic wastes in 'hiding places' such as muscles etc. rather than releasing acids into bloodstream. As Dr. Robert Atkins, noted author, health and diet expert, notes: “Just about every condition I can think of, from arthritis to diabetes to cancer, is associated with acidity.” “The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that they all come from same root cause...too much tissue acid waste in body!” Theodore A. Baroody, ND, Ph.D.

What can be done? A vast body of research reveals you can help body neutralize acids in blood and maintain a balanced pH, by taking some simple steps, such as:  Exercise  Avoiding highly acid-forming food and drink.  Drinking right water