There are hundreds of articles on the Internet explaining the health benefits of used treadmills. Most of these articles will focus on the physical benefits to the body like increased cardiovascular health and decreased weight leading to a reduction in health problems like adult onset diabetes. It is the less talked about benefits of used treadmills that make the purchase of this exercise equipment worth its weight in gold.

Used Treadmills Can Relieve Depression Symptoms

Exercise has always been great for the body, but now researchers are finding it is also great for the mind. Regular exercise boosts self confidence which can alleviate some of the symptoms of depression associated with low self esteem and weight related emotional issues. Beyond the physical, the effect of exercise on the mind may also include an effect on the brain.

Regular use of used treadmills may also increase the level of neurotransmitters in the brain that affect mood. Beta endorphins, for instance, have been linked to what is termed, "runner's high". With regular use, the used treadmill can cause this same high leaving the user feeling emotionally more in control after the workout than before. The second neurotransmitter, serotonin, offers a stronger link to depression. Many medicinal depression treatments focus on the level of serotonin in the brain. Exercise, including the use of used treadmills, can increase these serotonin levels in the brain naturally without the need for expensive depression medications that come with a laundry list of side effects.

Stanford University Says Exercise = Sleep

Insomnia is a condition that many people suffer from occasionally. For chronic insomniacs, traditional medications may have some effect in the beginning, but the body soon grows accustomed to the medication and the feeling of being awake 24 hours a day soon returns. A study at the Stanford University School of Medicine may bring light the endless cycle of sleeplessness. Exercising regularly with used treadmills (meaning 30 to 40 minutes of exercise, 4 times a week) can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and improve the quality of sleep.

Stop the Effects of Aging on the Brain

Science is not done with used treadmills yet. Exercise studies have now linked one hour of exercise every day of the week to a reduction in the brain shrinkage that occurs with age. Starting at the age of 40, every 10 years the brain shrinks by 5%. In addition to keeping the brain from shrinking, the mental cognitive decline associated with age can also be slowed with regular use of a used treadmill and a healthy diet.

Other positive effects of the use of used treadmills include increased blood flow to the brain, glucose management, increased bone density, decreased risk of certain types of cancer and marked improvements in sex life and sexual function.



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