Treadmills are a sure way of helping one lose extra weight, and coming up with those great bodies that we all dream of at one time, or the other. However, the fact that treadmills come in various designs, means that one must choose the right one. In this regard, one of the commonest treadmills, and one which is fun to use, is the commercial treadmill. This type of treadmill is mostly used in health clubs, schools, hotels, in government institutions, and many other places. One good thing about this treadmill is that it is suitable to people of all ages, and has fantastic features to suit various requirements.

Gym equipments are generally classified into two categories- Commercial and Residential grade. The tag commercial grade applies to all those heavy duty equipments found in a gym while residential grade, as the name suggests is for personal use at home. Commercial grade treadmills and commercial grade cross trainers are a must for every gym.

First, understand that commercial fitness equipment is not like its "home" counterpart at all. It's rated for longer periods of use since a good gym can get hundreds of people all using the same machine over and over again. Compare that with a home setting, where only 1-2 people are using the machine a handful of times per week.