Sole Treadmills vs Smooth Treadmills
Sep0
I often get inquiries as to which is better a Sole treadmill or Smooth treadmill. First, I have to confess that I use to work for Smooth several years ago, however, I believe both brands offer quality equipment at a value price. Here are some considerations.
Both Sole and Smooth offer 2-year labor, 5-year parts and lifetime motor warranties on most of their models. This says something about the durability of their machines. They would go broke with that kind of warranty if these treadmills did not hold up.
Memorial Day Treadmill Sales – Smooth Fitness
May0
Smooth Fitness has slashed the prices on a number of their treadmills. Actually, except for the Smooth 5.45 all their treadmills are discounted at least 5% till the end of May. You can get further discounts on the following models:
- 5% OFF any treadmill $1000 and above.
Offer is not valid with other coupons.
- Save $300 on the Smooth 9.45ST Treadmill. Total cost $1,999 with shipping. Click Here
- Save $200 on the Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill. Use coupon code “Smoothtv” at checkout. – Click Here
- Save $200 on the Smooth 7.6 HR Pro Treadmill. Use coupon code “smooth76″ at checkout. – Click Here
- 2-Year Labor Warranty on All Products – If there is a problem with your Smooth Treadmill for the first two years, it is not your problem. The industry standard is typically 1-year coverage for labor. A $100 value.
I particularly like the discounted offer on the Smooth 9.45ST. The treadmill comes with a powerful 3.0 HP motor, an extra long 60″ treadbelt, one of the best shock absorption decks in the industry, heart rate control and their patented motion control. You can check out my review at Smooth 9.45ST.
Smooth Treadmills March Madness Sale
Mar0
In this depressed economy there are treadmill manufacturers who are seeing their market share reduced. Others are aggressively marketing and increasing their market share.
Smooth Fitness has been one of the more agressive treadmill sellers. They are offering some serious discounts, extending warranty coverage and including attractive freebies. Here are a list of specials that extend until the end of March ‘09. They also have daily specials found on their site.
- Discounts on the following Smooth Treadmillsmodels:
- 2-Year Labor Warranty on All Products – If there is a problem with your Smooth Treadmill for the first two years, it is not your problem. The industry standard is typically 1-year coverage for labor. A $100 value.
- 5% off any purchase of $1488.
- Free In-Room Delivery
- Tturn-Key Delivery for only $99. Your unit is unloaded, placed and assembled in the room of your choice.
Get the details at my Smooth Treadmill Review page.
Smooth Fitness Black Friday Blow-Out Sale!
Nov0
Note: The following sale begins around Noon EST on November 26, 2008.
I was just contacted by Keith Menear, VP of Marketing and Sales for Smooth Fitness. He wanted to alert me of their upcoming Black Friday Sale, running from 11/26/2008-12/1/2008. In addition to lowering prices to their lowest level ever, they are offering the following incentives to get people to buy.
2-Year Labor Warranty on All Products – This is an exceptional offer. The industry standard is typically 1-year coverage for labor. During this special offer you get a full 2-years of service. That means in the next two years if your treadmill or elliptical breaks, Smooth Fitness will send a technician with the parts to repair your machine.
FREE Inside Delivery on Products Costing $1977 or more – Smooth Fitness normally charges $79 for this service. You get two delivery professionals place your equipment in the room of your choice (more than 2 flights of stairs will cost extra). Their typical treadmill weighs 250 lbs. or more. In general, I always recommend people get inside delivery. What most customers are not aware of is that the free delivery service often means your 250 lbs. treadmill or elliptical is dropped off at the curb and you are responsible for getting it in the house.
5% Discount on All Treadmills and Elliptical Trainers – This can add up to a $50-$150 savings. You must use coupon code “smooth5.†Code cannot be combined with other offers.
The bottomline, with the discounts in pricing and the above added incentives you just are not going to get a better deal on a Smooth treadmill or elliptical trainer. In fact, this promotion may be some of the best deals around. Although the current sale on several NordicTrack treadmills is also impressive.
Click here to go to SmoothFitness.com.
Also click here to see my Smooth Treadmill Reviews.
Once last note, if you are looking for a good value on a budget elliptical trainer. They are dropping the price on their Smooth Fitness 2.0 to $699. I believe that includes shipping.
Smooth Agile DMT Review
Jul0
One of the problems with the fitness equipment industry is a lack of innovation. There really isn’t much going on. The exception is a new product from Smooth Fitness, called the Smooth Agile DMT.Â
Although similar in many ways to an elliptical trainer, it has several unique features that make it more of a hybrid. In fact, when I talked to Smooth about their new product, they did not call it an elliptical, but rather a “Dynamic Motion Trainer.”
Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill Rating
May0
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 it tedious to have the seconds ticking off in front of you. It feels like you are in some type of time warp, where time slows down.
New Smooth 6.45 Treadmill Rating
May0
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 Jack
These features improve the quality of the 6.45 as a jogging/running machine in comparison to the 6.25.
As mentioned, one of the most attractive features of the Smooth 6.26 has been the reliability. The treadmill has an excellent service record. If the Smooth 6.45 is basically the same machine, with several upgrades, hopefully it will also prove to be a low-maintenance treadmill.
The current price of the 6.45, as of 5/19/08, was $1,799. I suspect that price will occasionally drop, when they have it on sale. Click here to read my detailed review and ratings on the Smooth 6.45 treadmill.
Note: As of 3/23/09 the Smooth 6.45 treadmill has had a solid performance and service record. I have yet to receive any negative reviews. The feedback I get from the company is that service issues have been minimal. Since launching the Smooth 6.45, the company has also introduced an upgraded version the Smooth 6.45 M, which includes built-in speakers.
New Smooth 5.45 Treadmill Rating
May0
Smooth just released the Smooth 5.45 treadmill. This replaces their popular Smooth 5.25 treadmill. I gave the 5.25 a “Best Buy” rating not only for the quality, but also the service record. It was a low-maintenance machine at a reasonable price.
When I found out the Smooth 5.45 was replacing the 5.25, I was reluctant to extend this top rating, since it is a relatively new machine. And often new treadmills have bugs that need to be worked out. I talked to Keith Menear, the Director of Customer Experience (I luv that title.), and he told me the 5.45 is built on the same frame and uses the same electronics. In fact, the console is exactly the same. So that would suggest this new treadmill should have comparable service record.Â
The difference between the two treadmills is the smooth 5.45 comes with a longer deck, has improved shock absorption and is more stable. It weighs a hefty 210 lbs. What makes the 5.45 even more attractive is it sells for the same price as the 5.25 – $999, with shipping. So you are getting more for your money.Â
The $999 price range is very competitive, however you have to be cautious on the brand and model you buy. Being at the high-end of the budget category, you have some models that are lightweight machines built with mediocre components.Â
If you are looking for a moderately price treadmill that can handle walking and light jogging, the Smooth 5.45 is worth considering.
Fred
Smooth 5.25 vs ProForm iLog 750
Apr0
This was a recent question from a visitor to the site …
Been reading your site so much I am getting a headache 
 Great information, but I am driving myself crazy going back and forth over several models. I am not sure if you answer advice questions so if you don’t, I understand that reply. I am a first time treadmill purchaser so I want to stay under $1000 in case it ends up collecting dust like many do. It would only be used for walking and jogging by 2 individuals both 5′11″ (210lbs being heaviest) 3-4 times a week. I am not as concerned with ipod capable or someone having 24 workouts over 15. I just want a good reliable machine. I know the smooth 5.25 is very highly recommended, but a couple others I was looking at had larger motors or pads, which may be important for multiple users. Any advice would be appreciated. Here are the 3 I have narrowed:
Thanks!