Livestrong LSPRO2 Treadmill
Review
This is a non-folding treadmill with a full-cast aluminum frame and heavy duty deck. The Livestrong LSPRO2 is capable of supporting users of up to 400 lbs and has a spacious 20″ x 60″ tread belt driven by a 3.25 HP continuous duty motor.
The user is presented with a total of 24 Training Programs that automatically adjust the incline and speed of the treadmill. These demonstrate everything the treadmill is capable of and includes heart rate and user customized programs.
A unique feature of this model is the LiveTrack Interactive technology. This innovative system allows you to download exclusive new training programs from the Livestrong.com web site and also track your workout progress using the included USB device.
An innovative accessory that is provided free of charge with the LSPRO2 is the Passport media player. This consists of a wireless device that connects to the user’s TV and allows the user to enjoy virtual trails through some of the worlds most exotic landscapes.
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 product is backed by a Lifetime warranty on the motor and frame, 5 years on parts and 2 years Labor.
The main features are listed below:
… workout programs
This model has a total of 24 workout programs that have been designed to engage and motivate you to obtain your fitness goals. These workouts are split into the following functional groups:
MANUAL: This program allows the user to adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill during the workout.
SPEED INTERVALS: These programs have been designed with the aim of improving the user’s strength, speed and endurance by increasing and decreasing the speed throughout the workout. This regime will engage the user’s heart and other muscles. The speed changes and segments repeat at 90 second and 30 second intervals.
PEAK INTERVALS: These workouts have been designed to improve the user’s strength, speed and endurance by increasing and decreasing the speed and incline during the workout session. These workouts engage your heart and other muscles. Both speed and incline varies and segments repeat at intervals of 90 and 30 seconds.
WEIGHT LOSS: This program has been designed to assist with weight loss by increasing and decreasing both the speed and incline while keeping within the user’s fat burning zone. Speed and Incline changes, segments repeat every 30 seconds.
ROLLING HILLS: This program simulates the activity of running up and down hills in order to improve stamina, muscle tone, and help with any weight loss goals. Speed changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.
FOOT HILLS: This program has been designed to simulate a hill ascent and descent. The workout will help tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability. The incline changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.
MOUNTAIN CLIMB: This program is similar to the FOOT HILLS program but is more intensive. By simulating a mountain ascent and descent this workout helps tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability. The incline changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.
5K/10K TRAINING: This program allows the user to set and work toward a distance goal. The treadmill automatically adjusts the incline to simulate running on an actual course. The incline changes and all segments are set at 0.16 Km.
PACER: This program helps the user to train to run at a steady “race pace”. The user enters in the desired distance plus the time limit, and the program calculates a steady pace.
HEART RATE INTERVALS: This program automatically adjusts the peak and valley incline levels within the user’s desired heart rate. This program is ideal for enabling an intense workout with recovery bursts against a time-based goal.
AUSTIN: This program is useful for beginners as this segment comprises of short and gradual incline adjustments that enable the user to ease into the long miles comfortably. The workout segments are repeated until the selected time is reached.
SPRING CLASSIC: This program has been designed specifically for tempo-based workouts in in order to prepare the user’s body ready for training at faster speeds. Segments are repeated until the selected time is reached.
CUSTOM 1 AND 2: These programs allow the user to create and reuse a customized workout for the user with specific speed, incline and time settings. This is the ideal program for personalized training. The user is able to input parameters such as weight, time, speed and incline and save them to memory.
… drive motor
The treadmill has at it’s core a powerful 3.25 HP continuous duty motor which has been engineered in order to be both smooth and quiet in operation.
With more than enough power to cope with the most demanding workout the motor in this treadmill enhances your workout experience by providing the power required without any drama.
The manufacturer is so confident in the integrity of the engineering of the motor that it backs it with a lifetime warranty cover.
… progress tracker
A feature known as “Livetrack Interactive” technology is used on this model. This innovative system uses a USB memory key which is provided with the treadmill to record your fitness progress.
The user inserts the memory key into the treadmill’s console where it records the user’s progress during the course of the workout. When the workout is finished, the user plugs the USB key into a computer and transfers the data to the LIVESTRONG.COM web site.
When logged onto the web site the user is able to track their workout history on the MyPlate feature. There is also the facility to download additional workout programs from the site onto the USB key and then run them on the treadmill.
…heavy duty deck
An important although often ignored component of a treadmill is the actual running deck itself.
It is important when choosing a treadmill to ensure that any intended user of the treadmill has a weight that falls within the manufacturer’s stated maximum user weight.
This model has a manufacturer’s maximum user weight of 400 lbs which should accommodate most users.
… heart rate monitor
Contacts built into the handgrips are provided in order to monitor the user’s heart. This is the type of heart rate monitoring that can be found on the majority of treadmills.
Heart rate training, which involves working within the target heart rate zone is an extremely popular form of training and has the benefit of achieving results quicker than would normally be the case.
… virtual trails
An innovative auxiliary device that is supplied free with this model is the interactive, Passport media player. In essence this is a wireless device that connects the treadmill to the user’s TV screen and allows the user to enjoy virtual runs through some of the worlds most exotic landscapes.
The system provides access to 2 different trails through the American Southwest and Northern Italy which are displayed upon the user’s domestic TV. Using the passport media player the user can imagine running along the Grand Canyon or the streets of Venice. The experience of these virtual landscapes is enhanced by the accompanying audio soundtracks.
This entertaining and engaging accessory helps to enhance the treadmill running experience and is provided at no additional cost with the treadmill.
… warranty details
The Livestrong LSPRO2 folding treadmill is backed with a premier warranty that includes Lifetime cover on the Frame, a Lifetime cover on the Motor plus 5 years on Parts and 2 years labor.
Features:
Non-Folding Design
RunnerFirm Cushioning System
24 Workout Programs
Live Track Interactive Technology
USB Memory Device
Passport Media Player
Extra Large LED Window
Quick Speed Keys
Quick Incline Keys
Contact Heart Monitoring
Wireless Heart Monitoring
Full Cast Aluminum Frame
Specifications:
Motor: 3.25 CHP
Speed: 0 – 12 MPH
Incline: 0 – 15 deg.
Belt size: 20″ x 60″
User weight: 400 lbs
Dimensions: 79″ x 37″ x 59″
Folding: NO
Warranty: Frame and Motor – LIFETIME
Parts – 5 years
In Home Labor – 2 years
