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February's Treadmill NEWS ! February is upon us already and it is now just over a month since many of us made our New Year's resoltion to lose weight and keep in shape. A regular cardiovascular workout is key to any weight loss regime and the exercise treadmill is unsurpassed in facilitating this. Many people recognize the advantages of owning a treadmill rather than having to pay for expensive gym memberships. Here is a brief round up of some popular treadmills we have recently reviewed with links to the reviews. If you are looking for an inexpensive treadmill for around $600 that you only intend to use for walking then you may be interested in the NordicTrack T5 Zi . Powered by a 2.8 HP motor it features iFIT Workout Card technology. There are 8 Calorie Workouts and 8 Timed Workouts which can be supplemented by iFIT cards. The console has speakers with an iPOD compatible music port. The NordicTrack T5 Zi is currently on sale for $629. Read our review of it here. A slightly more expensive treadmill in the Nordic Track range which also has the iFIT Workout Card technology is the NordicTrack T7Si . Featuring "DuraStride" adjustable cushioning it is powered by a 2.25 HP Commercial motor. There are 12 Personal Trainer workouts which can also be supplemented by iFIT cards. The console has a Workout Cooling Fan and an iPOD compatible music port. The NordicTrack T7Si is currently on sale for $799. Read our review of it here. One of two new models in NordicTrack's lineup is the Nordic Track A2550 PRO. This Folding treadmill has a 2.5 HP Commercial Motor. There are 16 built in workouts and the exciting new iFIT LIVE technology which when enabled using the optional iFIT LIVE module allows connection to the internet to provide additional novel training features. The console has a hi-resolution display and iPOD connectivity. Currently on sale for $799, read our in depth review of it here. Another newcomer to NordicTrack's lineup is the Nordic Track A2750 PRO. This is the sister model to the A2550 and also features the new iFIT LIVE capability but, has a better overalll specification. Specifically it benefits from a longer treadbelt (60") that is driven by a more powerful (2.75 HP) motor. It has greater incline than it's stablemate at 12% and has a stated user weight of 350 lbs. Currently on sale for $999, you can read our review of it here.
Smooth Fitness have replaced their extremely popular Smooth 5.45 model. Designated the Smooth 5.65 this retains the high quality build and solid feel of it's predecessor but has a more modern design. Smooth has added wireless heart rate control and hand rail mounted switches to control speed and incline. Other new features include a sound system wth iPOD connectivity and workout cooling fan. On sale now for $999 you can read our review of it here. Another new SmoothFitness model for 2010 is the the Smooth 6.75 which is effectively a replacement for the 6.45M. This mid priced folding treadmill enjoys the same features as the entry level SmoothFitness model but with the added benefit of a huge (60" x 20") running surface which is powered by a 3.0 HP motor. On sale now for $1399 find out more by reading our comprehensive review. For those who are looking for a mid to high end treadmill there is the ground breaking "9 Series" treadmills. This is a big step for SmoothFitness who have made a considerable investment in these new models. These are superbly engineered treadmills with elegant lines and many innovative features. Common to all three models is the Hydra-Suspension system - this allows you to adjust the shock absorption to 12 different levels so that you can accommodate any style of running. Another amazing new feature is the Patented Motion control - with this you can increase or reduce the speed just by waving your right or left hand over the Motion control detectors. The entry level model, the Smooth 9.35 HR has all the ground breaking features common to the "9 series" and is available at $1999 - you can read our in depth review of it here. The mid price Smooth 9.45 ST as well as featuring the latest "9 series" treadmill technology also benefits from a longer tread belt. This model is priced at $2299 - you can read our review of it here. Finally the flagship Smooth 9.45 TV not only embodies the new "9 series" technology but also has a built in high quality flat screen TV. This is priced at $2799 - you can read our review here. All three models are equipped with wireless heart rate control as standard . More information from SmoothFitness
Smooth Fitness have just launched a scaled down version of their ground-breaking Agile DMT. This smaller and lighter version of their "Dynamic Motion Trainer" is known as the Smooth Agile DMT-X1 and embodies essentially the same technology that made the original DMT such a unique concept and regarded as "the most advanced home fitness trainer ever developed". The SmoothFitness Agile DMT X1 is on sale for $2299 read our comprehensive review of it here
"Smooth Treadmills Overview"
A solid, well specified treadmill in the mid price range is the Sole F80. This is a beautifully engineered, folding treadmill aimed at the home treadmill market which is on sale now at $1499. You can read our comprehensive treadmill review here. The Sole folding models comprise of the entry level F63 treadmill, the very popular, mid priced F80 treadmill, the F83 treadmill which benefits from a larger running area and at the top of the folding range the F85 treadmill, which is widely acclaimed as the best folding treadmill available. The Sole non-folding models consist of the entry level S73 treadmill, the mid range, club quality S77 treadmill and the flagship TT8 treadmill which is charcterized by a huge 60" x 22" running surface. More information from Sole Treadmills The TrekDesk Treadmill Desk is a stand alone desk which the makers claim can be adjusted to fit the majority of treadmills on the market. It consists of a u-shaped desk area that places the user in close proximity to everything on the desk. The height of the desk can be adjusted to suit most users. The TrekDesk includes a manuscript stand, a file tray with 3 trays and top stand to place a phone on and 2 cup / utility holders. The accessories plug into slots in the desk surface so that they can be positioned to the user's liking. The TrekDesk Treadmill Desk is available for $479 read our review of it here. Can't decide on the right treadmill? - use our "Online Assistant" Service
"Why Treadmills?" Regardless of the new fitness gadgets hitting the home exercise equipment market these days, fitness conscious people still want to buy a treadmill. We have all seen the numerous fitness equipment infomercial's. Each new gadget boasts revolutionary technology to miraculously get you in shape and lose pounds with a minimal effort. If only it was only that easy!
Treadmills have become the hottest home exercise choice. A treadmill really is a runner's best friend. Today's best rated treadmills can do anything your training demands--hills, intervals, tempo, long distance, you can do on a treadmill. And you can do it while watching the TV or keeping an eye on your kids, without worrying about heat, cold, wind, ice, cars, darkness, potholes, mean dogs or scary people. Purchasing a treadmill can be be very confusing - BUT with help from our treadmill ratings you should be able to make an informed decision based on price and feature evaluation and by studying our treadmill reviews. Choosing the best treadmill is getting harder than ever. The best rated treadmills now offered by most brands have improved their stability and controls. Meanwhile, they continue to offer a dazzling variety of features.
Interested in cheap treadmills? The Treadmills you find at Sears and other mass-merchants have had years of marketing surveys, customer focus groups, and fantastic industrial design to make sure that you believe the marketing hype. The truth remains; you get what you pay for. It is however possible to buy discount treadmills online and achieve substantial savings over the cost of a treadmill bought from a bricks and mortar store. This is now accepted as the most cost effective way of getting into treadmill ownership. Buying a treadmill on the Web will save you both time and money. Purchasing fitness equipment over the internet has grown exponentially recently. Sale treadmills - for sale treadmills read wholesale treadmills. Shopping amongst the wholesale treadmill dealers on the Net could lead to you to make substantial savings compared to a purchase from a regular fitness store.
Take your treadmill buyers guide and go treadmill shopping. Before we set out, though, a word of caution: Treadmills are expensive, and they're complex. A bad buying decision could leave you with one more inactive exercise hulk languishing in that musty corner of your basement. Think about the features you desire, and the price range you can afford before you begin looking for a specific model from among our treadmills prices list. Remember that by purchasing online you can achieve substantial savings over the cost of a treadmill bought from a bricks and mortar store. You can review prices on the best rated treadmills. The link at the bottom of each treadmill reviews page will take you to the supplier offering the best deal - Saving you time, trouble and money! "Treadmill Reviews" Treadmill reviews - our latest comprehensive listing of treadmill reviews cover all the treadmills from the major manufacturers with models for both domestic and commercial use together with advice on the best treadmill to buy. Additionally our treadmill prices are updated frequently so that you are able to rank the various models on the basis of the current market guide price.
"Top 10 Treadmills" To give you an indication of which treadmills we consider to be HOT in
the fitness and exercise equipment marketplace at the moment here is our list of our
top 10 popular treadmills for last month (January 2010). Click on the link to go to the associated treadmill review for that model.
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