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Category Archives: Treadmill Reviews

Reviews on popular treadmill models

New Smooth 6.45 Treadmill Review

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 [...]

New Smooth 5.45 Treadmill Review

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 [...]

Life Fitness T5-0 Treadmill Review

I recently made a trek to the big city to check out the Life Fitness treadmills.  In particular, I tried out the Life Fitness T5-0, which is their mid-range home treadmill.  A very impressive machine that ran extremely smooth, and was very quiet. 
I spoke to Brandyn Strother, at US Fitness, and out of the various [...]

Treadmill Purchase in Canada

Here is a question for a new treadmill buyer…
Hello,I have read carefully through your treadmill reviews and have noted the recommendations and rankings.  I am in Canada, so the pricing is quite different, especially with the January sales on.  As a result, it is a bit tough to directly apply rankings which are presumably based [...]

Treadmills With TVs

If there is a new hot trend in treadmills, it is models equipped with TVs.  This concept makes sense.  Walking or running in place can be very boring.  As hard as you try, you never get anywhere, and the scenery never changes.  That is why you find rows of televisions in front of the treadmills [...]

NordicTrack Treadmill Reviews

I recently had the opportunity to go out to Logan, Utah and visit the Icon Fitness plant, where they build NordicTrack treadmills.  Prior to my trip I had a rather negative view of Icon because of their budget models built under the Weslo, Image and ProForm name.  I was surprised to find out that under the [...]

Treadmill Reviews - A Whose Who!

Of course, I have to start out by saying the best treadmill reviews online are from my site.  With each review I try to explain the nature of the product and how it will fit your fitness goals.  I discuss quality, the company reputation, warranties and more.  In addition, when available I include customer testimonials.  [...]

Treadmill Reviews and Ratings

Welcome to the Treadmill Ratings and Review blog.  If you are in the market for a treadmill, I want to assist you in getting the best value.  I also want to make sure you get a machine that helps you achieve your fitness goals. 
Some are cheaply built, while others are commercial grade.  Some are [...]