Let’s begin the week with reviewing the Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill. This brand comes from Icon manufacturers. The Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill is fitted with many accessories and has many new features to it’s advantage. It is a folding treadmill. Let’s take a look at specifications for the Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill.
May 25, 2009
May 11, 2009
Lifespan Fitness Pro3 Treadmill
LifeSpan has a good variety of treadmills in almost all the price tiers. We will look at one of the new models from them in the 3rd tier (mid-upper end) category – the Life Span Fitness Pro3 Treadmill (2008 Model). In this range, it is one of the most recommended treadmills as it offers the largest running surface, good belt cushioning as well as a great warranty, not to mention a wide variety of workout program options etc – all the things you look for in a treadmill buy.
April 13, 2009
Bodycraft 1120 Folding Treadmill Review
It’s a Monday and let us set the right tempo for the week by starting with a review on a machine I think is good value – the Bodycraft 1120 Treadmill. To start with, it is a folding treadmill and so the inherent advantages of a folding treadmill are there along with a great price and good design.
March 23, 2009
Sole F63 Folding Treadmill
Hi. I am back to cover treadmills and today we will take a look at the Sole F63 Treadmill model. This is an economy treadmill as it is priced at under USD 1000. In this price range however, it is one of the best treadmills available today. First, let us go through the Sole F63 Treadmill’s particulars:
February 16, 2009
Lifespan Fitness TR500 Folding Treadmill
Hi again this Monday of February 2009! Keeping to our posts on affordable and residential folding treadmills, we shall cover one of the few I have liked in the economy category – the Lifespan Fitness TR500 Folding-Treadmill. Now, this is a good machine for walkers and casual joggers like most folding treadmills but comes with enhanced stability and wider range of workout options. It has decent shock absorption at foot strike, good usage-area dimensions and folds easily – all the things that count for home treadmills. Let’s take a look at what else the Lifespan Fitness TR500 Folding Treadmill offers.
February 2, 2009
Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill
Here’s another treadmill from the Bowflex stead. The Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill is a foldable and economic offer from Bowflex. Let’s get straight to the specs and review:
PARTICULARS |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Treadmill Weight |
298 lbs or 135 kilos |
Drive Motor |
1.75 HP Continuous Duty |
Deck |
Non-reversible |
Belt Give |
Strike Zone deck cushioning that enables soft landing and quick lift off |
Belt (Dimension) – Usage area |
20” (W) x 54”(L) x 1”(H) |
Speed Range |
Up to a max of 10 mph |
Incline Range |
0% – 12% |
Dimensions |
77” (L) x 35”(B) x 55.25”(H) when laid out; 39”(L) x 35”(B) x 60(H) when folded. |
User Load Capacity |
275 lbs or 125 kilos |
Workout Options |
6 preset programs – manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, and hill intervals.
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Heart Rate Monitor |
Grip heart rate monitoring |
Accessories |
2 bottle cup holders |
Display |
4 window LED |
January 26, 2009
Tempo 910T Treadmill
Hi again. Today I will be covering the compact yet dependable Tempo 910T treadmill. Let’s get straight to its specifications.
Max User Load: 250 lbs (apprx. 113 kilos)
Motor: 2.25 HP
Belt Dimensions: 16” (W) x 45” (L)
Belt Give: Aerosoft cushion system; Average for Folding treadmills.
Stability: Stable for walking and moderate jogging for average user but unstable at near maximum user load values and running.
Features: Supports a maximum of 10 mph speed and provides preset cardiovascular programs – Weight Loss, Manual, Interval and Rolling
Display: Speed, Elevation, Distance covered.
Incine: Maximum of 1.75%
Accessories: Thumb contact Hear Rate Monitor and Cup holder
Price: Apprx USD 300
Warranty: 5 yrs on frame, 1 year on motor and 3 months on parts and labour.
January 21, 2009
Comparing Folding And Non-Folding Treadmills
In my earlier post, I discussed the Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill. I wanted to cover a wider range of treadmill types and it seemed apt to cover foldable ones given the cold weather. Quite a few of us will not be able to make it to the gym in bad weather conditions like blizzards and sub zero temperatures. However, missing out on fitness routines to wait for the right weather would be a shame. So foldable treadmills, which are compact, portable, and easy to store in homes, are a wise option. However, folding treadmills have both some merits and some demerits over non-foldable ones. (more…)