ProForm Power 995 Treadmill Review

ProForm Power 995 Treadmill Review and Rating The ProForm Power 995 treadmill is one of several new models for 2010. Depending on the price, this may be one of the best values they offer. The Power 995 is in a different league from most of the ProForm models. With the size of the motor and deck, it is a treadmill designed for runners. It also is a consideration if you have multiple users.

Note: As of 11/18/09 the ProForm Power 995 treadmill was selling for $1,999 with shipping. They just increased the price considerably. Go to ProFormTreadmill.com for the latest price.

ProForm Power 995 Treadmill Features

3.5 Continuous Duty HP Motor - This a rather larger motor for a residential treadmill. You are more likely to find treadmills in excess of $2,500 with a motor this size. With a 3.5 HP motor, you have more than enough power to run smoothly and quietly at high speeds. You get a 25-year warranty on the motor.

20"x 60" Treadbelt - Treadmills below $1,500 usually have treadbelts around 54" in length. They are adequate for walkers and joggers of average height. At a length of 60" you have a machine that can better accommodate runners, individuals with long strides and taller users.

iFit Live (Not available until December) - This is their new breakthrough technology. iFit Live, when it is released, will allow you to...

...experience trails all over the world with all of the inclines and declines. You can customize your own fitness program, receive automatic workout downloads, manage your profile on iFit.com and work out with Jillian Michaels. You can also add competition to your workout with 5k races against your Facebook friends. Other features include a nutrition and activity tracker, motivating text messages and emails, and workout videos available for download. (There will be an additional charge for this feature.)

The previous version of iFit cards was a series of progressive workout programs that span an 8 week period. They control the speed and incline of your treadmill and provide motivational audio coaching. There are several cards that are designed by Jillian Michaels, of the Biggest Loser fame. She would motivate me into getting in shape, or should I say scare me! I'm assuming the iFit Live will follow the same format.

Update on iFit Live: I still don't have the details, but a link is availbable. I was kind of shocked at the $399 price for the module. I have a feeling that will drop. Not sure if there is an additional monthly fee. I've got a call into the company to learn more. At this stage I cannot endorse this feature, but still think the treadmill is a good deal when on sale.

Speakers with iPod/MP3 Input - The quality of the sound on the ProForm Power 995 is not equivalent to Blaupunkt, but for a treadmill it is not bad. In fact, ProForm has some of the best sound systems built into fitness equipment.
I personally do not like wearing headphones, so having speakers conveniently pointing towards my head is a plus.

22 Workout Programs - The ProForm Power 995 has a generous selection of workout programs. They include competition training workouts, 10 performance workouts, 6 distance workouts and 6 weight-Loss workouts. I change my workouts regularly to enhance my results and to keep me motivated.

Warranty - ProForm does not offer the most generous warranties. That's because they want to upsell you. Actually, the only part of the warranty that is below average is parts coverage - 1-year. You also get 1-year labor. I would upgrade the warranty and protect your investment.

Our Review - ProForm Power 995

ProForm changes prices on their treadmills regularly. For example, the ProForm Power 995 was selling for $1,999 the week of October19, a week later they reduced the price to $1,299. At $2,000 there are better treadmills. At $1,299 with shipping this is a very good value. Especially when they release the iFit Live.

Price around and see what you have to pay for a treadmill with a 3.5 HP motor and a 60" treadbelt. It will be more than $1,300. The only brands that may have a similar offer are NordicTrack and Epic, both owned by the same company that builds ProForm. Being the largest fitness equipment manufacturer in the world Icon Fitness, the parent company, can offer more for less.

Go to ProFormTreadmill.com to learn more.