Sole F80 Treadmill Review
December 5, 2011 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Exercise, Exercise Equipment, Fitness Equipment, Sole Treadmills, Treadmills, Weight Loss
Best Treadmill – Sole F80
Pros
- Easy folding
- Sturdy construction
- Warranty covers labor for two years
- 15 percent incline
- Large belt
- Assembly can be challenging
- Built-in fans are weak
Product Features
- Folding treadmill with 3.0-horsepower continuous-duty motor
- Vibrant 7.5-inch LCD display with integrated speakers and audio cable
- 6 standard workouts, 2 custom workouts, and 2 HR-controlled workouts
- Easy Assist folding deck design; Cushion Flex shock-absorption system
- 350-pound capacity; measures 33 x 80 inches (W x D); weighs 250 pounds
Product Description
The Sole F80 treadmill has earned a reputation as one of the highest-quality treadmills in its price range, with an unbeatable combination of high-quality components and user-friendliness. Sole
took the F80 to the next level in 2011, however, adding a longer deck, a better display, and a fresh new look. The changes make the treadmill a great choice for moderate to athletic runners who don’t want to spend several thousands of dollars but still want a powerful, tough machine. All Sole treadmills are outfitted with powder-coated, all-steel welded frames and heavy-duty, stable inclines. The F80 also includes an industrial-quality 3.0-horsepower continuous-duty motor and all-steel zinc-coated balanced flywheel, creating a secure, quiet, vibration-free running/walking surface. The flywheel is much heavier than most other brands, giving runners the fluid motion they’re accustomed to at the gym. To accommodate runners with balky joints, Sole added its low-impact, whisper-quiet Cushion Flex deck. The Cushion Flex system greatly reduces the impact to your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine, making it comfortable for frequent runners or for users with running- and walking-related injuries. In a recent study, researchers concluded that the Cushion Flex deck reduced impact up to 40 percent as compared to running on asphalt.
 TheF80′s console includes a vibrant 7.5-inch LCD display and an integrated sound system. |
The F80 makes it easy to track your workout progress via the vibrant 7.5-inch LCD display, which includes windows for speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. The console also sports a 1/4-mile track and a peak-and-valley graph for different programs, along with an integrated sound system for listening to your iPod or MP3 player (the system includes built-in speakers and a sound cord that
plugs into your player’s headphone jack). Perhaps the handiest feature is the integrated message board, which offers scrolling messages that walk you through the treadmill’s features or the workout itself. The message board will also recap your entire routine after you’re finished, so you can see your progress from workout to workout.
The F80 comes complete with two heart-rate-controlled workout options, so you can customize the workout specifically to your needs. Throughout your HR workout, the treadmill will display a heart rate zone graph on the console while adjusting the incline to keep you in your target zone (the treadmill includes a wireless chest strap that touts a 99.9 percent accuracy rating). The remainder of the time, you can challenge yourself with the six automatic programs or two customizable programs.
And to reduce space, the F80 boasts an Easy Assist folding deck design. This unique feature allows you to release the deck, step back, and watch the deck unfold itself. When you’re done with your workout, simply fold it back up and store it out of the way. Other features include cooling fans, a large stop switch, armrest speed and incline controls, a 20-by-60-inch running bet, and a low-profile running hood.
 Thetreadmill’s Easy Assist folding deck helps save space in crowded homes. |
Specifications:
- Motor: 3.0 horsepower continuous duty, DC type
- Speed: 0.5 to 11 miles per hour
- Incline: 15 percent maximum, rack-and-pinion gear design
- Deck design: Cushion Flex shock absorption, whisper quiet
- Running surface: 20 by 60 inches
- Belt: Double-woven 2 ply
- Rollers: 2-3/4 inches
- Folding: Yes, with Easy Assist folding feature
- Heart rate control: Yes, with wireless chest strap
- Hand pulse grips: Yes, with armrest speed/incline controls
- Display: Backlit blue LCD, 7.5 inches
- Message window: Yes, scrolling info
- Standard programs: 6
- User-defined programs: 2
- Heart rate programs: 2
- Cooling fans: Yes
- Capacity: 350 pounds
- Dimensions: 33 by 80 inches (W x D)
- Weight: 250 pounds
- Warranties: Lifetime on motor, deck, and frame; 5 years on electronics,
belt, rollers, and other wear components; 2 years on labor
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Treadmill Buyers Guide
June 26, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Exercise Equipment, Weight Loss
You’ve decided you want to become more fit, you want to lose weight – but heading out to the gym isn’t what you want to do and going outside isn’t always convenient – so you’ve decided to buy a treadmill and need help. Welcome to our Treadmill Buyers Guide where we’ll show you exactly how to buy a treadmill.
Although we’ve talked about a few reasons to buy a treadmill, think about it again. Why are you thinking about buying a treadmill? Treadmills are very popular exercise machines and are the #1 selling fitness machines for several reason. #1 – they work and #2 – it’s a natural motion, walking.
Fitness fad come and go, but the treadmill has been around and always sells well. Go into any fitness stores and you’ll see more treadmills than any other type of fitness equipment. See where people are clustered? Around the treadmills. They are the top selling fitness products for a reason – they work.
Depending on what your reasons are for buying a treadmill, will determine how much to spend. We’ve put together a questionnaire for you that we used when buying our first, and now second treadmill.
How Much Should You Spend?
Like anything else, you should not start shopping for a treadmill until you know how much you want to spend and what features you would like to have. If you go shopping without a budget you could quickly find yourself spending thousands more than you wanted or needed to on a treadmill. If you buy on features alone, you could be missing the most important parts of the treadmill to concentrate on such as the motor and tread.
What is your budget? What are your limits on spending? If you you equate a $3,000 treadmill to a used vehicle – don’t budget this much. Determine what the maximum you want to spend and then stick to it.
Depending on how you will use your treadmill, and how much it will be used will determine the amount you should spend and the type of treadmill to purchase. for example, if you’re only going to be walking but will be using it every day for 1 hour then you want to spend a little more on one – but if you’ll use it only a few hours per month for walking then you can probably spend a little less.
Spending too little to try and save money will only cause frustration when your treadmill breaks down after 6-months of use.
If you plan on using it for walking, and running – then you need something that will hold up to that level of use. Treadmills used in fitness clubs can run into the tens of thousands of dollars for that reason – they hold up very well.
If you want one with full programmability, like the gyms use, be prepared to pay more. The electronics is what drives the price of the equipment up – but it’s not only that, that is only one component of the total cost of a treadmill.
You need to determine who will be using it, and where you will place it. Will two or more people be using it? Consider spending more since it will be used more often. How much do they weigh? Will it be used more then 30 minutes per day, ever day? How big is the unit? Where will you put it? A 10×10 room may not be enough space if you plan on purchasing a commercial quality treadmill that is big, and heavy.
We spoke to a salesperson at a local fitness depot and he had this advice for us:
At one time the price of the product was a good way to determine quality, but today the price of component parts and the efficiency of the factories have improved to the point where you could overpay if you choose a model from a small inefficient factory when compared with a large, highly automated factory. There are many $1,000 treadmills today that use the exact same motor that you can find in some $3,000 machines. Only a few years ago you needed to pay $2000 to get a decent quality machine. Eventhough we carry some treadmills under $600, it isn’t possible to get a good quality machine for that price range – as many as we sell, 50% need to be serviced within a few months and 50% are returned within 30-days for the next step-up in quality.
Brand names are not always the best buy, and I shouldn’t say this – but you don’t need to go into a fitness shop (like mine) to buy a treadmill.
If you want to compare quality levels by price ranges, I can provide this to you:
Under $400 – not worth the money. We sell them because people ask for them, but those people quickly stop using the machine because it doesn’t do what they want it to do. Next would be the $400 to $700 range – again, not the best quality but people ask for them. Once you get into the $700 to $1000 range you’re starting to get much better quality and a treadmill that you will use for several years. If you can afford it the next set of treadmills to consider are in the $1000+ range, typically in increments of $400 – $500.
What To Consider
Weight – how much do the individuals who will be using the treadmill weigh? If they are heavy – you should spend more otherwise you will have problems with the treadmill breaking down. If the heaviest user is 350 lbs, expect to pay between $1,000 and $1,499 on a treadmill to support them and everyone else under that weight.
Time – how much will it be used? The more you use it, the more stress you put on the components and the more you should be spending.
People – how many people will be using it? As with time and weight, the more that use it the better quality you should be looking for.
Treadmill Doctor has this to say about three important components of your treadmill:
POWER
The transfer of power should feel smooth. You should not hear the motor having to really work to keep the pace. You should not have a great lag when you step on the belt. Don’t worry much with horse power ratings.
Right now, HP ratings are so convoluted, you can’t believe the rating. Some people or websites will tell you to look at motor horsepower or if they really think they know what they are doing you will be told to look for continuous duty horsepower.
The truth is there is no accepted standard for rating treadmill motors and so continuous duty to one company is different than another company. We have seen treadmill motors hardly the size of a can of soda rated at 2.5 HP while motors that are 5 times the size rated at 1.5 HP.
This is one area where it takes someone who really knows what they are doing to help you figure it out and that’s why our power ratings on our reviews may not correspond with a company’s printed literature. Simply said, we pull the motor out of the treadmill, study it, and determine if a company is trying to monkey around with the rating. Then we tell you about it in the online ratings.
WALKING BELT
The belt should not be any larger than necessary and stay away from overly thick belts. Oversize and thick belts are now the rage but most people only need 18” of width and 52” of length. Some runners need more room but the more belt surface area you have, the harder the power system has to work to keep it all going.
Belts that are too thick hold in heat which increases electrical consumption and wears out key components faster. The added weight of the belt also puts more stress on the roller bearings. Additionally, the added heat wears out the belt quicker. Find a belt size on which you are comfortable and don’t be lured by the big, cushioned belts…they are unnecessary in most cases and you will pay more in the long run.
NOISE
An overly noisy treadmill points to poor engineering or poor components and in some cases poor assembly. All treadmills make noise but a reasonably quiet machine generally means less friction and wear on the treadmill. On the flip side, a dead silent treadmill does not necessarily mean that it is perfect.
Some manufacturers have used steel surrounded motor areas and others have used foam to absorb noise, so make sure you know the construction before you judge a treadmill by its noise but generally, the noise a treadmill generates is a good indicator of the machine’s quality. Plus, when you don’t wake up the neighborhood with your morning workouts, it makes for friendlier neighbors.
Treadmill Options
There are a lot of cool options when it comes to treadmills:
- MP3 and iPod docks
- LCD screens with DVD players
- Fans
- Programming
- Heart Rate Control
- Folding
Before you fall for all the gimmicks think about what you need. Why spend hundreds extra on the options like MP3 and iPod docks, LCD screens and fans when you could take that money and put it towards a high-end treadmill that you’ll get years of use out of? Besides – if any of those parts breakdown you’ll have to pay to have it repaired or replaced unless you’ve purchased an extended warranty on the treadmill. Our opinion – don’t add the bells ‘n whistles, put the money towards a high quality treadmill instead.
Treadmill Selection Checklist
Circle the answer that bests fits. You may want to print this post out or bookmark it and refer back to it if you’re shopping online for your treadmill.
- Why are you buying a treadmill?
- I want to walk on my treadmill to lose weight, have light aerobic activity, or to rehabilitate.
- I want to jog on my treadmill for cardiovascular health and training.
- I want to run on my treadmill for regular exercise or cross-training.
- I am planning to use my treadmill for serious training such as a marathon.
- What is your experience with treadmills in the past?
- I have never used a treadmill.
- I have only used a treadmill on one or a few occasions.
- I have used a treadmill on and off over time.
- I have used a treadmill regularly
- Who will be using your new treadmill?
- I will be the only person using my treadmill.
- I, along with one other person, will be using my treadmill.
- I, along with two other people, will be using my treadmill.
- Several different people will be using my treadmill on a regular basis.
- How long per day will your treadmill be operated?
- My treadmill will be used less than an hour per day.
- My treadmill will be used for more than 1 hour but less than 90 minutes per day.
- My treadmill will be used for more than 90 minutes but less than 2 hours per day.
- My treadmill will be used for over 2 hours per day.
- How much do the people weigh that will use the treadmill? (we know this is a touchy subject, but we won’t know your answers unless you fax it to us!)
- No one who uses my treadmill will weigh over 200 lbs.
- At least one person who uses my treadmill will weigh over 200 lbs.
- At least one person who uses my treadmill will weigh over 250 lbs.
- At least one person who uses my treadmill will weigh over 300 lbs.
Assign the following point values for each answer: For every (a) you circled, give yourself 1 point. For every (b) you circled, give yourself 2 points. For every (c) you circled, give yourself 3 points. For every (d) you circled, give yourself 4 points.
Now, let’s fill out the following form using your survey information.
For instance, if you answered (d) on Question 2, your form would look like this: Question 2- 4 points x 3= 12
Question 1_____ points x 2=_____
Question 2_____ points x 3=_____
Question 3_____ points x 2=_____
Question 4_____ points x 4=_____
Question 5_____ points x 3=_____
Now, let’s total up the points and place your total here_____________ .
Compare your point total to the chart below and it will give you which price range you should consider as a minimum quality level for your new treadmill.
Point Total Price Range
14 Points $399 and Under
15 to 22 Points $400 to $699
23 to 30 Points $700 to $999
31 to 34 Points $1,000 to $1,499
35 to 38 Points $1,500 to $1,999
39 to 42 Points $2,000 to $2,499
43 to 45 Points $2,500 to $2,999
46 to 48 Points $3,000 to $3,499
49 to 51 Points $3,500 to $3,999
52 or More Points $4,000 or More
Best Treadmills For Home
Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
June 20, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Bowflex Treadmills
Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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 List Price: $1,999.00 Sale Price: $1,099.96 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping |
Product Description
The top-rated Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill is an intense cardio workout system with a powerful 3.0 horsepower continuous-duty motor and fifteen workout programs, providing ultimate variety in your exercise routine every time. The programs include a wide range of options, including manual, cardio, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill intervals, heart strength/recovery test, calorie goal, distance goal, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, and two custom programs to truly personalize your workouts. In addition, grip and telemetric heart rate monitoring and a backlit LCD computer display track your heart rate and metrics as you exercise.
For your convenience, the treadmill folds up for easy storage and also has a built-in three-speed fan, two bottle holders, and quick-speed keys for your added comfort and ease of use. A generously sized walking and running belt surface area measures 20 by 60 inches and features Bowflex's unique Strike Zone deck cushioning system for ultimate support, stability, and comfort during your lift-off and landing motions. Whether you're just starting to get in shape or are a seasoned athlete looking to stay in shape, the Series 7 is a diverse piece of equipment for your home with a speed range up to 11 miles per hour and an incline grade up to 12%, allowing you to customize your workout pace and program every time.
 The LCD computer display allows you to track your heart rate and workout metrics while exercising. |
 A fold-up design allows for easy storage. |
Feature Detail:
- 3.0 continuous-duty horsepower motor
- Speed range is 0.5-11 miles per hour/0.8-17.7 kilometers per hour
- 0-12% incline range
- Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired settings
- Fifteen workout programs: Manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill intervals, 5K run with 12 intervals, heart strength/recovery test, calorie goal, distance goal, fat burn heart rate calculation, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, two custom programs
- Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help measure your fitness level
- Skylight backlit LCD computer display
- Product Dimensions: 83 by 35 by 55.25 inches/211 by 89 by 140 centimeters
- Folded Product Dimensions: 40.87 by 35 by 65.5 inches/104 by 89 by 166 centimeters
- Machine Weight: 298 pounds/135 kilograms
- Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds/136 kilograms
- Power Requirements: 120VAC 15A non-GFI grounded outlet
- Strike Zone deck cushioning provides soft landing and firm lift-off
- Two-ply belt
- Rollers measure 2.5 inches/6.4 centimeters
- Walking/running surface area measures 20 inches wide by 60 inches long/51 by 152 centimeters
- Built-in three-speed fan
- Two bottle/cup holders
Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 15 years; motor - 10 years; parts - 2 years; electronics and labor - 1 year
What's in the Box?
Bowflex Series 7 treadmill, user's manual, warranty information
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About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
Details
- Selected as a top fitness product by a leading consumer magazine
- Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help you measure your fitness level; large 20 by 60 inch walking/running surface area
- Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired settings; 3-speed fan cools you while exercising
- Warranty: frame - 15 years, motor - 10 years, parts - 2 years, electronics and labor - 1 year
- 15 programs, including two heart rate calculation, two user-defined, and a body mass index test offer maximum workout variety
Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill
June 13, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Horizon Fitness
Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill
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 List Price: $799.99 Sale Price: $599.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping |
Product Description
Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, the Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill can help you attain it with its unique blend of convenience, comfort, and control. Designed to get you up and running fast, the Evolve SG requires no assembly, weighs only 99 pounds and is built around a sturdy pair of wheels. This makes it exceptionally easy to set up right out of the box, or move to the most convenient spot in your home or office on the fly. Once your workout begins it's just as easy to monitor, modify and maintain your workout schedule with its simple console controls, a thumb pulse heart rate monitoring system, two workout programs (manual and weight loss) and built in speakers that let you to add some tunes to your workout when you plug in your MP3 or CD player. And after you are done your Evolve SG folds down to a very manageable 10 x 59 inches, allowing you to store it out of the way in the upright position against a wall, or horizontally underneath a bed.
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Specifications::
- Ultra-compact design
- Folds to 10 inches high, stores vertically or horizontally
- No assembly required
- Motor: 1.5 CHP
- Running/Jogging Area: 17" x 45"
- Weight: 99-lb
- Belt Speed: 1 to 6 mph
- Standard Programs: 2 (manual, weight loss)
- LCD Displays: time, speed, distance, calories
- Display Color: Black with orange backlight
- Maximum User Weight: 250-lb
- Reading Rack: Yes
- Audio In: MP3 and CD players (via included audio adapter)
- Speakers: Yes
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes (via thumb heart rate button)
Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 10-years; motor - 5 years; electrical components, parts, and labor - 1 year
About Horizon Fitness
Horizon is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. They are committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Horizon's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing has a testing phase and 10 percent of Horizon's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.
About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
Details
- Modern new design is compact, sleek and attractive
- Running area measures 17-inches x 45-inches
- 2-watt audio speakers with input jack
- Contains thumb pulse heart-rate monitor
- Spacious enough to accommodate most walking and jogging strides
Schwinn 860 Treadmill
June 10, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Schwinn Treadmills
Schwinn 860 Treadmill
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 List Price: $2,199.00 Sale Price: $1,199.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping |
Product Description
The Schwinn® 860 treadmill offers integrated heart rate programming, multi-color dual-screen consoles and an optimally cushioned running surface. And for added convenience, SoftDrop space-saving technology provides user-friendly folding.
Details
- Powerful treadmill for the home with 3.0 HP motor, 12 MPH maximum speed, and 12 percent incline
- Cushioned walking/running surface area (20 x 58 inches); Softrak suspension deck reduces impact to joints
- 20 workout programs, including 9 course profiles, 4 heart rate controlled programs, 5k and 10k courses, and 2 custom workouts
- Folding convenience with SoftDrop technology; integrated grip and telemetric heart rate system (chest belt included)
- 300-pound maximum user weight; 10-year warranty on motor, 10 years on frame, 1 year on electronics
Merit Fitness 725T Treadmill
June 10, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Horizon Fitness
Merit Fitness 725T Treadmill
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List Price: $599.00 Sale Price: $399.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping |
Product Description
Get in shape without breaking the bank with the Merit 725T treadmill. A great choice for both walkers and recreational runners, the 725T offers a 1.25-horsepower continuous-duty motor, with a speed range of 1 to 10 miles per hour and an elevation range of 0 to 10 percent. The computer console, meanwhile, includes one center and two side LED windows that track your resistance level, speed, time, and distance, along with five quick keys and five quick interval keys for instant adjustments. Other details include two cup holders, a thumb pulse heart rate monitor, a fold-up frame, and four preset programs: manual, intervals, rolling hills, and weight loss.
Treadmill Features:
- Motor: 1.25 continuous horsepower, 2.25 total horsepower
- Speed range: 1 to 10 miles per hour
- Elevation range: 0 to 10 percent
- Running area: 18 x 45 inches
- Running deck: 15 mm
- Cushion system: AeroSoft
- Belt thickness: 1.3 mm
- Roller size: 42 mm
- Weight capacity: 250 pounds
- Warranties: Lifetime on the frame, 2 years on the motor, 90 days on parts and labor
About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
Many treadmills offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting cardiovascular benefits without requiring a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
About Merit Fitness
Merit Fitness is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. The company is committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Johnson's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing undergoes a testing phase, and 10 percent of Merit's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.
Details
- Folding treadmill with 1.25-horsepower continuous-duty motor
- Speed range of 1 to 10 miles per hour; 0 to 10 percent incline
- 7 preset programs, 2 cup holders, and hand contact heart rate monitor
- Weight capacity of 250 pounds; AeroSoft cushioning system
- Lifetime warranty on the frame, 2-years warranty on the motor
Nautilus T514 Treadmill
June 10, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, Nautilus Fitness
Nautilus T514 Treadmill
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List Price: $1,849.00 Sale Price: $999.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping |
Product Description
Ideal for toning up, managing your weight, and improving your cardiovascular health, Nautilus T514 treadmill is designed to help you move from the place you are to the place you want to be. It features a 2.75 HP continuous duty motor, integrated heart rate programming, a dual screen console, and optimally cushioned running surface. It offers a speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour, allowing the pace that suits your need best for varying workout levels, and a spacious 20 x 55-inch walking/running surface. Nineteen workout programs allow you to further personalize your exercise regimen, including several hill, heart rate control, and custom user-specific programs.
Features and Specifications:
- Powerful 2.75 horsepower continuous duty motor
- Softrak suspension deck with cushioned surface area (20 x 55 inches) reduces the impact running and walking may have to your joints
- Four Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip and chest belt (included)
- Conveniently situated remote speed and incline controls, right at your fingertips
- 19 workout programs, including 6 time/distance courses, calorie goal, 2 custom programs, and pre-set 5k and 10k courses.
- Unique fan design integrates convenience and comfort
- SoftDrop folding technology for easy and safe storage
- 12 percent maximum incline
- 12 MPH maximum speed
- Water bottle holder
- Magazine rack
- Transport wheels
- Integrated fan
- Folding frame
- Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
- Maximum user weight: 350 pounds
 The T514 features a backlit LCD monitor to track your key metrics while exercising. |
Manufacturer's Warranty
10 years on the motor, 10 years on the frame, 1 year on electronics, 2 years on parts, 6 months on labor, 3 months on foam/rubber grips/belt
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About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
Details
- Powerful treadmill for the home with 2.75 HP motor, 12 MPH maximum speed, and 12 percent incline
- Cushioned walking/running surface area (20 x 55 inches); Softrak suspension deck reduces impact to joints
- 19 workout programs, including 6 time/distance courses, calorie goal, 2 custom programs, and pre-set 5k and 10k courses
- 4 Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip and chest belt (included); folding convenience with SoftDrop technology
- 350-pound maximum user weight; 10-year warranty on motor, 10 years on frame, 1 year on electronics, 2 years on parts
LifeSpan Fitness LS-5T Folding Treadmill
June 9, 2010 by Mohamed
Filed under Best Treadmill To Buy, LifeSpan Fitness
LifeSpan Fitness LS-5T Folding Treadmill
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List Price: $699.99 Sale Price: $499.99 Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days Eligible For Free Shipping |
Product Description
The ultra-compact LifeSpan LS-5T folding treadmill is durable, reliable, and easy to use, helping you walk or jog with confidence in the comfort of your own home. The treadmill is equipped with such features as a sturdy 1.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor, a 48-by-16-inch running belt, and an integrated console with a 4.3-by-1.7-inch LCD display.
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Key Features:
- Motor: 1.5 continuous-duty horsepower motor
- Walking surface: 16 inches wide by 48 inches long
- Console: LCD display with five window readouts
- Console Readouts: Speed, time, distance, calories, laps, heart rate
- Speed range:0.6 to 7.5 miles per hour
- Three levels of manually-adjusted incline
- Five speed control exercise programs (each with three levels)
- Contact heart rate sensors on the handlebars
- Assembled Dimensions: 59 by 28 by 47 inches (L x W x H)
- Folded Dimensions: 23 by 28 by 55 inches (L x W x H)
- Product Weight: 102 pounds
- Maximum User Weight: 220 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty
90-day warranty on frame, motor, parts, and labor
About PCE Health and Fitness
Founded in 1994 in Park City, Utah, PCE Health and Fitness has established a reputation for innovation, quality, and community responsibility. In 2001, the company introduced the LifeSpan line of fitness equipment targeting the over-55, value-conscious consumer. The award-winning line of exercise equipment is now sold by fitness retailers across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and has grown to include both a high-value home series and a pro series that targets the high-end home user and the institutional customer. The company's awards include a Gold Medal Excellence Award from the Industrial Design Society of America, the Treadmill Doctor Best New Treadmill of the Year, and multiple Best Buy and Recommend Buy awards from the Consumer Guide and many others.
PCE's success stems in part from the delivery of meaningful innovation. The company truly believes that the best piece of exercise equipment is the one that you'll use, and focuses its research and development on creating such innovations as step-counting and decline-walking in the TR2000, and the intelligent console buttons that lead customers through console operations so they don't have a learning curve to use PCE products. The company also promotes active living and exercise as part of its beliefs and culture. PCE is a proud sponsor of the International Council on Active Aging and is a member of the Medical Fitness Association. PCE also donates equipment to local high schools and provides funding to the American Diabetes Association and various nonprofit organizations and activities.
Details
- Compact treadmill features a 1.5 continuous-duty horsepower motor
- 16-inch wide by 48-inch long walking surface
- LCD console with five window readouts to track your key workout metrics
- Speed range is 0.6 to 7.5 miles per hour; manual incline feature with three adjustment levels
- Manufacturer's warranty: 90 days on the frame, motor, parts, and labor
