Elevation Mechanism:

There are manual and electronic types of elevation control.  The manual control is self explanatory and is generally found in lower end-treadmills.  There are a number of different types of power incline.  The best advice (especially with folding treadmills) is to AVOID rear elevating designs.  This type of design is very strenuous to the lift motor, because users continually impact at the rear of the treadmill. The frame also bounces a great deal with this elevation design.  Try to purchase a treadmill with a front elevation design, as this is the most popular type, and is less prone to breakdown.  Lastly, make sure that you purchase a treadmill with power incline only if the computer monitor indicates the level of the incline on its display.  You want to have a point of reference as to what your incline level is.  This allows you to continue at the same level the next time around.

You should look for an elevation motor to have at least a 400lbs lift capacity.  Remember that the elevation motor has to lift the weight of the deck, you and your impact weight.  

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