ProForm Treadmill Reviews

If you've read my recommendations, I suggest you spend at least $1,000 for a walking treadmill, $1,300 for a jogging treadmill, and $1,500 or more for a running treadmill. However, what if you have a limited budget and your not sure your treadmill will end up a clothes hanger? Then a ProForm treadmill makes sense.

If you plan to buy a ProForm treadmill, you need to realize they are budget machines — designed for moderate use. They are not designed for serious runners, multiple users or excessively overweight individuals. In fact, ignore their suggested weight limits. Like most treadmill manufacturers, they are grossly over exaggerated.

And ignore their suggestions that their components are commercial grade. If you want a treadmill with commercial grade components, you better be ready to dish out in excess of $3,000.

Reasons to Buy a ProForm Treadmill

Value — Considering how little most ProForm treadmills cost you get some good value. Being the largest fitness equipment company, you benefit from economy of scale. ProForm reminds me of Hyundai cars. Their not the quality of a Lexus, but they offer an excellent value to someone wanting a loaded vehicle at a value price.

Innovation — When I was at the Icon Fitness headquarters, they impressed upon me how much they invest into research and development. That is why, even their budget machines have exclusive technology designed to assist you in reaching your fitness goals.

A perfect example is their iFIT Technology. iFIT is a series of programs that control the speed, incline and duration of your workout. Each focuses on different levels of fitness, with different fitness goals - wellness, endurance, weight loss, body shaping. They include audio coaching and motivation.

In addition, you'll find reasonably priced models with flat screen televisions, quality sound systems, and audio inputs for MP3 and iPOD.

Our Review - ProForm Treadmills

Are ProForm the best treadmills made? Not by a long shot. Are they the best-made budget treadmill? Probably!

If you are considering a ProForm treadmill, I have some recommendations. Make sure you get at least a 2.0 HP continuous duty motor. Anything less will strain if you are carrying a few extra pounds, or you crank up the speed. Get at least an 18" wide treadbelt, preferably a 20'. They have one model that is only 16" wide. That is a very confined space. If you are average height or better, you'll want at least a 54" length treadbelt.

Some ProForm treadmills come with a very limited warranty, 90-days parts and labor. Spend the extra money to get at least one-year of coverage.

Consumer Magazine Review

CR rated the ProForm 750 as "Excellent" for ergonomics and "Good" for quality. With the ProForm 1000S (No longer available), they rated it "Very Good" for ease of use, quality and exercise range.

Customer Reviews

Unbelievable Treadmill for the Price!!!,

"I am 220 lbs and 6' 5" - and this treadmill handles me at a full out run with no problems. It is quiet too. The 8 pre set programs are amazing, and I can't believe how fast this thing will go. WAY faster than I can run!!!! (Note - This counterdicts my recommendation on not using these treadmills for running, I tend to be on the cautious side.)"

Close but no cigar

"When looking at treadmills, you really do get what you pay for. Though I really like the display and controls of this treadmill, that's about all it has going for it."

"The running deck is not nearly as sturdy as on the more pricey models. The belt does not touch the deck at all times but hovers a fraction of an inch above it- so that when you land while jogging it yields a bit, giving a very unsteady feel (Is this the cushion technology that they advertise?). Also this machine does not feel nearly as steady when I jog on it- I am 6'3" and 190 lbs."

"When deciding whether to go with discount machine (under one grand) or a higher model, consider your size and what you want to do with it. If you are small or are going to strictly walk on it, these lower end machines are fine. But if you are of significant size or want to jog/run, spend a little more and get a more stable machine that will last longer."

Good Product

"Good product, works well, delivery was prompt and the price was right. Assembly was fairly easy with a little help and directions were easy to read. Fan is a little noisy though and can be slightly distracting. Other than that I would highly recommend this Treadmill."

Other ProForm Treadmill Reviews:

(Prices as of 11/18/09) - There are several models that are currently mark down. Go to ProFormTreadmills.com to see all models.

ProForm 570 Crosswalk - $599

ProForm 680 Trainer - $699

ProForm 985 AudioStrider - $899

ProForm 780 Crosswalk - $1,299

ProForm Power 690 - $1,299

ProForm 590T - $1,299

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