I use to manually control the speed and incline of my treadmill. I guess it was a control thing. I work for myself and I don’t like people telling me what to do. Except of course my wife (In case you are reading this Dear!). Therefore, I had issues with the programs on my treadmill. [...]
2007 was the year of the TV treadmill. The prices ranged from $1,110 - $3,500. Why would you want a television on a treadmill? Because, for the most part, running in place is very boring. No matter how fast you run, you are always in the same place with the same view. Plus I find [...]
Smooth just released an upgrade from their popular Smooth 6.25 treadmill - the Smooth 6.45. The 6.25 has proven to be a very reliable and durable treadmill. Building on this winner, they utilized the same frame and electronics and added the following…
60″ Treadbelt
3.0 HP Continuous Duty Motor
Swing Arm Shock Absorption System
Sound System with Audio Input [...]
My site review of the Sole F85 treadmill is very favorable for several reasons…
It comes with some impressive features like a 3.5 continuous duty HP motor, 60″ long running surface and 2.75″ rollers.
It has a good service record. From the feedback I have received, it holds up well for both joggers and runners.
It has an [...]
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Most budget treadmills (sub $1,000 price) are not equipped to handle the rigors of running or jogging. Both activities are abusive to treadmills. When you run, the impact is equivalent to approximately 2.5x your body weight. Consider the constant pounding that a treadmill must absorb?
In addition, the treadmill is running at a considerable faster speed in comparison to [...]