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Top 10 Treadmill Accessories

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Guide

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You bought the exercise machine or treadmill - now for a few treadmill accessories to make using it more pleasurable.

1. Treadmill Cleaning Kit

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Protect your treadmill and prevent problems by keeping it clean and performing well. Kits include cleaning solution, scrub brush, applicator wand, and instructions.
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2. Cardio Caddy

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Keep your stuff handy while exercising. The caddy attaches to almost any fitness machine and is designed to hold items such as a water bottle, music player, remote controls, or keys.
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3. Reading Rack

I like reading while exercising. This rack slips over the monitor of your treadmill or other cardio exercise machine. It is clear, allowing you to see the controls underneath, while securely holding your book or magazine.
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4. Treadmill Mat

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Save wear and tear on your floor or rug and keep the sweat from soaking in with a treadmill mat to place under your machine. It also dampens the vibrations and noise.
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5. Vuze LCD TV/DVD Player

If you don't have your treadmill positioned in front of a TV already, or a built-in TV in your treadmill, this 15-inch LCD TV comes on a height-adjustable stand to position in front of your treadmill or other exercise machine. You can hook it up to any antenna or cable, or use the built-in DVD player. It runs on either batteries or plug-in. Come to think of it, it would be handy to wheel anywhere in the house.
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6. Book: Treadmill Walking

Walking expert Rob Sweetgall gives you cardiovascular and weight-loss programs for all levels of treadmill walkers (96 pages).

7. VideoStride Treadmill Walking Videos

Give yourself some scenery from your treadmill with two workouts totalling 60 minutes for an intermediate level workout. Choose from destinations: Swiss Countryside, Banff Canada, and Hawaii.

8. VideoHiker

Enjoy 2 or 3 complete workouts on each tape. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, the Swiss Alps, and Maui.

9. Video: TreadMoves

Pump up your treadmill workout. These two videos take you through a full body workout on your treadmill. Each includes beginner and advanced moves -- follow the instructor of your choice. It comes in DVD or VHS.

10. Book: Treadmill Training and Workout Guide

Runner Alberto Salazar and co-author Len Sherman offer exercise programs for people of all fitness levels with many different fitness goals. It includes racewalking technique, settings and speeds and how to use a heart rate monitor.
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