Proform Treadmill
By Saurya Ghosal

Editor's Summary: This review of the Proform treadmill is not favorable. Advantages are limited and disadvantages seem plentiful.

Proform treadmills are economical and do offer lots of workout features. With the advent of higher quality treadmills for a similar price, it only makes sense to consider a Proform treadmill if individuals budget is extremely limited. Proform treadmill is a better option for users who are looking for a standard treadmill under $1000.

Proform treadmill is not suitable for frequent treadmill users, heavier individuals or competitive runners.

The main strength of Proform treadmills is their affordability since they range in price from $500 to $1000. Another strength of Proform treadmills is that if users want features like iFit compatibility (download new treadmill workout programs from the Internet), CD players, workout fans and hand weights, they can probably find it in a Proform treadmill.

Proform has one of the largest treadmill line ups in the market and there are tons of treadmill options to choose from.

The Proform 540 treadmill ranges from $500 to $799. This model offers running surface up to 19 x 55”, incline adjustment up to 10%, 300 pound user weight capacity, cool air workout fan operating at 2 speeds and a 2.75HP motor capable of speeds up to 10 mph. This Proform treadmill model has a space saving design and can be folded away after use. The Proform 540 treadmill offers a 10 year warranty on motor and 90 day warranty on all other parts and labor. The warranty period of this model is very impressive especially considering the point that this model can be purchased just under $800. This treadmill model is not suitable for runners or heavier users.

The Proform 995 SEL treadmill can be purchased for $689. This treadmill model offers running surface up to 20 x 55”, incline adjustment up to 10%, a 2.75HP motor capable of speeds up to 10 mph, 200 pounds user weight capacity, free 2 pounds hand weights for upper body workout while walking and iFit compatibility to download new treadmill workout programs from Internet. This model of Proform also comes in space saving design and can be folded away after use. The Proform 995 SEL treadmill rates fairly well with buyers and is an affordable price machine. This Proform treadmill model is not suitable for runners or heavier users. The major disadvantage of this treadmill is that it offers no warranty and is a large & heavy machine.

Proform Crosswalk Caliber treadmill provides users a treadmill plus upper body workout arms. The Crosswalk’s adjustable resistance arms allow the user to customize the intensity of their arm workout. This treadmill offers running surface up to 18 x 55”, incline adjustment up to 10%, 1.75HP motor capable of speeds up to 10 mph, EKG grip pulse sensors, 6 built in workouts, cool air workout fans, iFit compatibility with 2 free iFit CDs and folding option. The main advantage of this treadmill is its ability to cross strain by using the arms. This model can be purchased for $799.

Proform Pacetrainer treadmill is available at a price of $399 and is probably the cheapest Proform treadmills. It offers a motor of 2.25 HP capable of speeds up to 10 mph, incline adjustment up to 10%, running surface area up to 16 x 50”, 3 year motor warranty, EKG thumb pulse sensor to monitor heart rate, cool air workout fans and space spacing design.

Advantage of this Proform treadmill is obviously the price and the warranty period of the motor. Proform Pacetrainer treadmill has a very small area to move and run on.

Proform treadmills are a good option for users who have a budget limited under $1000. Proform treadmills are neither solid nor reliable. However, features like space saving design, iFit compatibility, heart rate monitoring, workout programs, etc are noteworthy especially considering the price of these treadmills.

Saurya Ghosal for http://www.treadmill-walking.com Read more about Treadmills http://www.treadmill-walking.com/weslo-treadmill.html Copyright 2005 http://www.treadmill-walking.com