Epic T60 Treadmill a Commercial Grade Treadmill
By Saurya
Ghosal
Editor's Summary: This brief article provides a description
of the features of the Epic T60 treadmill, made exclusively for
Costco. This review includes the pros and the cons of the T60.
Epic T60 treadmill is a treadmill brand manufactured by Icon Health
and Fitness, Inc. Icon basically brought the Epic brand back to
life for a few retail chains, the most recognized being Costco.
The Epic T60 treadmill is made exclusively for Costco, the discount
retailer. Epic T60 treadmill has useful and desirable features for
the home gym and for general fitness training.
The Epic T60 treadmill is a popular treadmill and is priced right.
However, since the pricing is under $1,000, it won't have quite
the ruggedness or solid built construction like some other treadmills
on the market, most notably the Smooth treadmill Icon Health and
Fitness, Inc. uses Epic brand name on exclusive models of treadmills
and markets products like Epic T60 treadmills specifically for large
retailers like Costco.
Epic T60 treadmill is a strong machine available at lean price.
The Epic T60 treadmill incorporates the best of Icon’s designs.
It is designed for use in the home gym.
Epic T60 treadmill features an adjustable cushioned platform with
a large surface and is capable of supporting weights up to 350 pounds.
Equipped with a strong motor and power incline, the Epic T60 treadmill
is suitable for both light and intense weight loss and fitness regimens,
as well as general sports training.
Additionally, feedback and readout displays on the Epic T60 treadmill
keeps track of time, distance, calories burned, speed, and pulse
measured through the pulse sensor grips. Heart rate is measured
and displayed using an optional chest pulse sensor.
The Epic T60 treadmill offers pre-programmed and customizable workout
programs and iFit.com, the interactive workout technology found
on most Icon exercise equipment. With the optional chest sensor,
iFit will control the speed and incline of the treadmill in response
to individuals heart rate providing a workout under the guidance
of trainers online or on CD. Users home stereo, computer, portable
device and VCR can all be connected to the Epic T60 treadmill to
keep users entertained while training.
The Epic T60 treadmill can be folder away after use. The warranty
period of this treadmill is good. The motor carries a 12 year warranty,
frame has a warranty of 15 years and parts & labor carry one year
warranty.
The Epic T60 treadmill offers a 3HP commercial grade continuous
duty motor, walking deck up to 20” x 60”, PWM controller, 2-ply
commercial belt, adjustable cushion deck, 2 cm MDF with 2-sided
phenolic coating, 6.3 cms rollers (front & rear), incline up to
12%, six LED window displays, digital controls, feedback displays
to speed, time, distance, incline, calories, pulse, 10 preset programs,
2 pulse programs, 2 use defined programs and 350 lbs user weight
capacity.
A couple of concern for the Epic T60 treadmill could be the keypad
which seems to give some Icon models trouble. The deck coating in
this Epic treadmill model is considered to be thin. Epic T60 treadmill
uses the cheaper rollers. Users while buying an Epic T60 treadmill
should get an extended warranty from Universal technical Services
(UTS).
Epic T60 treadmill is a commercial grade treadmill offering range
of features so as to achieve the performance and workout needs of
users. Users can achieve their body results and fitness by exercising
on the Epic T60 treadmill.
Saurya Ghosal for http://www.treadmill-walking.com
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