Livestrong LS9.9T Treadmill
Review

Livestrong LS9.9T - this treadmill is part of Livestrong's new range for 2010. The LS9.9Ttreadmill is a space saver treadmill which means that it can be folded up to take up less storage space. It has a spacious 20" x 55" tread belt and is powered by a 2.75 CHP motor.

The Livestrong LS9.9T has a total of 12 Training Programs that automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill.

A unique feature of the Livestrong LS9.9T is the LiveTrack fitness journal. This feature keeps an electronic log of your workout over time so that you can review the progress that you have made with your fitness regime using the treadmill.

The console incorporates a neat and easy to read display. This display tracks all of the usual workout parameters and has a modern pleasing design in keeping with the clean lines of the rest of the treadmill. The console also features speakers that may be hooked up to an iPOD or any other MP3 player.

To ease any concerns over reliability the Livestrong LS9.9T treadmill comes with a Lifetime guarantee on the motor and frame, 3 years on parts and 1 year In-Home service.

OK, lets have a closer look!

… the power to push you forward!

The Livestrong LS9.9T treadmill is powered by a substantial 2.75 CHP drive motor. This is a CHP rated motor that means that the stated horsepower is what the motor is able to produce over a sustained period of time without overheating.






...hit the deck!

Many mid-priced treadmills simply don't have the strength and durability you expect and will not accommodate the heavier user. This is not the case with the Livestrong LS9.9T which features a 325 lb capacity deck. Built to support the toughest workouts, this robust deck will stand the test of time





…check your heart!

The built-in contact grip Heart Rate Monitor is one of the easiest, most-convenient methods to monitoring your heart rate. All you do is grip the handrail to monitor your heart rate without any attachments or wires to get in the way.

It's well known that heart-rate training makes your workout more effective. This is more popularly known as working out in your "target heart-rate zone." When you stay in this zone, you can get a more effective workout in less time.

As a result, you can burn fat and speed weight loss, improve your cardiovascular health and promote athletic performance.

… programmed for success!

The key to staying motivated when using a treadmill and achieving your fitness goals is having a variety of preset programs, The Livestrong LS9.9T is equipped with 12 pre-programmed workouts:

1. Manual: This program allows you to create your own workout with quick “on the fly” manual speed and incline changes.

2. SPEED intervals: This workout help improve your strength, speed and endurance by increasing and decreasing the speed throughout your workout to involve your heart and other muscles.

3. PEAK intervals: This workout help improve your strength, speed and endurance by increasing and decreasing the speed and incline throughout your workout to involve your heart and other muscles.

4. WEIGHT LOSS: This program helps to promote weight loss by increasing and decreasing the speed and incline, while at the same time keeping you in your fat burning zone.

5. ROLLING HILLS: This program simulates running up and down hills in order to improve stamina, muscle tone, and promote weight loss.

6. FOOT HILLS: This program simulates a hill ascent and descent and helps tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability in the process.

7. MOUNTAIN CLIMB: This is a a more intense version of the foot hills program. It simulates a mountain ascent and descent and helps tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability.

8–9. 5K/10K: These programs allow you to set and work toward a distance goal. The treadmill automatically adjusts incline to simulate running on an actual course.

10. PACER: This workout trains you to run at a steady “race pace”. You simply enter in the distance plus the time limit, and the program calculates a steady pace for you.

11–12. CUSTOM 1 /CUSTOM 2: These programs allow you to create a customized program that can be reused over and over again. You can create a personal workout for you with specific speed, incline and time combination.

...track your performance!

The LS9.9T has a novel feature that Livestrong term a LIVETRACK. This is in essence an electronic journal that allows you to compare your current workout to your last, or average or lifetime workout totals. Using this feature you’ll be able to quickly and easily see the progress you’ve made with your workout sessions.

The system provides the following views of your workout history:

CURRENT WORKOUT: The console on the LS9.9T automatically defaults to your current workout session and displays your progress in real time.

AVERAGE WORKOUT: With this option selected you are able to see your average accumulated data for your last 30 workouts.

LAST WORKOUT: With this option enabled you can view the accumulated data from your last workout session.

WEEKLY GOAL: This indicates the weekly goal that you have set. The display will indicate the time or distance that you have left in order to complete your weekly goal.

WEEKLY TOTAL: This enables you to View your accumulated data from the last Sunday up until the present day.

LIFETIME TOTAL: With this option selected you are able to view the total accumulated data from all of your workouts.

... keep your cool!

The Livestrong LS9.9T has a high quality workout cooling fan incorporated into the console. The cooling fan delivers a stream of cooling air to help you stay cool and fresh during your workout and reach your goals faster.

...plug in your iPOD!

The Livestrong LS9.9T allows you to listen to your favorite music while you workout with the built-in speakers. You simply connect your iPOD or MP3 Player to the system via an audio jack in order to enjoy your favorite music during your workout.





... fold up and save space !

If you are concerned that you haven't enough room to store a treadmill the Livestrong LS9.9T addresses this problem with it's space saving, folding design. This facility allows you to fold the treadmill into an upright position after your workout where it will then occupy a lot smaller floor area.

… what if it breaks?

A treadmill of this quality deserves a warranty to match. The Livestrong LS9.9T folding treadmill is backed with a Lifetime Frame warranty a Lifetime Motor warranty plus 3 years on parts and 1 year labor.






Features:

Max Comfort Cushioning System

12 Training Programs

Live Track Fitness Journal  

Power Incline

Heart Rate Monitor

Folding Frame

Workout Cooling Fan

iPOD / MP3 Compatible

Specifications:

Motor: 2.75 CHP

Speed: 0 - 12 MPH

Incline: 0 - 12 deg.

Belt size: 20" x 55"

User weight: 325 lbs

Folding: YES

Dimensions: 74"L X 36"W X 58"H

Warranty: Frame and Motor - LIFETIME

                 Parts - 3 years

                 In Home Labor - 1 year





Conclusion:

The Livestrong LS9.9T Treadmill is a space saver treadmill which means that it can be folded up to a near vertical position where it will take up less storage space. It is powered by a 2.75 CHP motor that drives a spacious 20" x 55" tread belt.

There are a total of 12 Workout Programs that automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill. These programs include: Manual, Speed Intervals, Peak Intervals, Weight Loss, Rolling Hills, Foot Hills, Mountain Climb, 5K/10K, Pacer, Custom, Target Heart Rate, and Heart Rate Intervals.

A unique feature of the Livestrong LS9.9T is the LiveTrack fitness journal. This innovative feature keeps an electronic log of your workout over time so that you can review the progress that you have made with your fitness regime using the treadmill.

The console incorporates a neat and easy to read display. This display tracks all of the usual workout parameters and has a modern pleasing design in keeping with the clean lines of the rest of the treadmill. The console also features speakers that may be hooked up to an iPOD or any other MP3 player.

The LS9.9T is covered by Livestrong's Premier warranty which gives a Lifetime guarantee on both the motor and the frame, plus 3 years on parts and 1 years In-Home service.


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