Commercial Treadmills
Commercial Treadmills - designed for use in Health Clubs, heavy traffic Gyms,
Hospitals, Schools, Hotels, Apartment / Condo Associations, Private / Government
institutions and all types of business run fitness centers. Commercial treadmills have a broad appeal to all
ages and fitness levels and are the top-used equipment in health clubs.
Commercial Treadmills need to be durable, reliable, comfortable, stable, easy
to use and feature plenty of options from programmable control panels and workouts
to varying incline levels. Here is a list of essential items you should check
when selecting a Commercial Treadmill for use in your business run Gym or Health club:
DC Motor
The treadmill motor should have a Continuous Duty rating only. Continuous
Duty means the motor is more durable and will perform steady and continuous.
A Continuous Duty rated motor in your treadmill will give you a more quality
performance and longer life. Treadmill duty and peak performance ratings are
two other rating systems that should be avoided at all costs. DC Motor warranties
should be 2 years or longer.
Deck/Belt
The Treadmill deck should be designed and manufactured to require very little
maintenance. The noise generated from the belt moving along the deck should
be minimal. Some deck/belt combinations required a lubricant to help reduce
friction. Remember, high quality decks/belts require very little lube. Deck/Belt
warranties should be 2 years or longer.
Operating/Control System
The Treadmill control panel should be easy to read and use. Always check for
an emergency stop button and/or shut off that can attach to your body or clothing.
A good quality Treadmill will start slowly and stop slowly (sudden starts and
stops is another sign of a cheap Treadmill). There are a host of programs and
options available on today's models. It's very important to choose the machine
that has features of interest to you and your fitness business clients
Computer/Electronics
Warranties should be 2 years or longer.
Rollers
The Treadmill rollers are another important item to consider. Basically speaking,
the larger the better because the larger roller creates a greater surface for
the belt to make contact which in turn means less belt tension. This also means
that the roller turns less, therefore, the roller bearings heat up less. Remember
larger rollers means less tension, less heat and longer life (generally 2" in
diameter and up). Roller warranties should be 2 years or longer.
Frame
The Treadmill frame should be constructed of a high alloy steel or aluminum/aircraft
aluminum. Any materials less than that would not be appropriate for a Treadmill
frame. Steel is heavier and more sturdy than aluminum. Welded frames will hold
up far better than bolts or glue. Frame warranties should be Lifetime.
Well you've got your checklist - what are the leading brand names in the demanding
Commercial / Business Treadmills arena?
Names like Star Trac, Landice, and Precor are top quality names. They've been
in the business for years and know what they're doing. Stick with a quality
treadmill brand name and you've taken the first step towards making a smart
treadmill investment.
Since 1967, Landice has dedicated itself to producing the highest-quality treadmills
and offers a five-year warranty. Landice Treadmills can be found in thousands
of commercial and businesss applications including health clubs, YMCAs, hospitals, firehouses,
police stations, colleges, recreation centers and corporate facilities worldwide.
Since 1967 Landice has produced only one product - treadmills. Made in the
USA, their treadmills are a result of years of manufacturing, design, and field
experience in the harshest club environments. Despite worldwide sales, Landice
has one of the smallest marketing and sales departments in the business. The
company's philosophy has always been to put marketing dollars into the product
and let the product sell itself.
Because Landice has a higher percentage of dollars invested in its products
than any of its competitors, consumers receive more value when they buy a Landice
Treadmill over any other brand. All Landice Treadmills are built to full institutional
standards. They currently have over 40,000 Treadmills in commercial business settings
world wide.
Most Treadmill manufacturers make drastically different products for home
use. Landice uses the same frame, belt, deck, rollers, and motors in their club
products as in their home products.
We recommend the following Landice Commercial Treadmills:
(click on the link to go to a detailed review of that model)
Landice
L7 Club Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L7 Club Cardio Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L7 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 Home Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 Home Cardio Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 Home Executive Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 LTD Sport Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 LTD Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 LTD Cardio Trainer Treadmill
Landice L770 LTD Executive Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L870 LTD Sport Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L870 LTD Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L870 LTD Cardio Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L870 LTD Executive Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L970 Club Sports Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L970 Club Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L970 Club Cardio Trainer Treadmill
Landice
L970 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill
For the past 20 years, Precor have been creating products that have withstood
the most trying commercial environments and the most demanding business users. That's because they
design and produce every product to help the user exercise with less friction
and more flow. Precor products have been designed to work with the body's natural
movements instead of against them, so users get a heightened sense of moving
well.
The industry renowned treadmill evaluation compiled by Runners World Magazine
placed Precor in their top ten treadmills. Scoring well for stability, cushioning,
quietness and pace accuracy they outperformed many other well recognised brands.
It’s also worth noting that Precor treadmills have received favourable comments
from the experts at Treadmill Doctor and rank highly in the well recognised
Monster Ratings.
If you really want to gauge the quality of any treadmill simply look at the
warranty. If the manufacturer has a lot of confidence in the durability of their
products they will back wearable parts with at least five years rotection.
We recommend the following Precor Commercial Treadmills:
(click on the links below for detailed information on each model)
Precor
M9.31 Treadmill
Precor
M9.33 Treadmill
Introducing their first Commercial Treadmill back in 1974, Star Trac has grown
into one of the most recognised brands in the fitness business. According to
their sales literature more than 2 million people in over 65 countries use Star
Trac exercise equipment every day in commercial fitness facilities and at home.
Star Trac Treadmills are undoubtedly well built. They are renowned for their
reliability and low maintenance. They don’t really make treadmills for home
use. In fact only one Treadmill in the product range of six is aimed at the
home user. Star Trac is the best-selling commercial health club treadmill in the world.
Every day, more than 2 million people in more than 65 countries around the world
use a Star Trac cardiovascular machine.
Loaded with smart features, including personal fans, a weight scale that allows
users to monitor their weight, a system which allows data to interact with a
PDA, and a novel intuitive animated display.
We recommend the following Star Trac Commercial Treadmills:
(click on the links for detailed information on each model)
Star
Trac TR4500 Treadmill 
Star
Trac Pro Treadmill
Star
Trac Pro S Treadmill
Star
Trac Sport Treadmill
This review of business and Commercial Treadmills is one of several treadmill reviews to be found at
www.treadmilladviser.com
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