Best Place to Put Your Treadmill
Where's the best place to put your treadmill? The Living Room? Bedroom? Basement? Garage?

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Where To Put Your Treadmill

LIVING ROOM

Pros:
- Conveniently located near TV
- More space vs bedroom
- View of outdoors while you exercise

Cons:
- Public are doesn't allow privacy
- Others may want to use the common area

BEDROOM

Pros:
- Privacy available by shutting door
- Morning motivation (those who work out before breakfast burn more fat)
- Can watch TV if there is one in the room

Cons:
- Bedroom may not offer a lot of space
- Conflict for those not on the same sleep schedule

BASEMENT

Pros:
- Lots of space for stretching and free weights
- Allows for privacy but still open
- Not as busy as the living room

Cons:
- Can be difficult to get equipment down the stairs

GARAGE

Pros:
- Easy to place machine inside
- Ample room for machine
- Can open door for a breeze and a view

Cons:
- Takes space away from cars
- Machine may need to be cleaned more often due to external dirt