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NordicTrack T 8.5 S Treadmill | 50 Preset Workouts

July 13, 2020 by Robert

The NordicTrack T 8.5 S Treadmill is a machine made to last. The sturdy 3.5 CHP DurX Commercial Plus motor delivers smooth and consistent power. While maybe not the most exciting option for some, the motor is an important feature to consider when it comes to the durability and longevity of a treadmill.

You can choose to walk, jog, or run on the comfortable 20” x 60” deck with speeds up to 12 mph with an incline range of 12%. The OneTouch controls make it quick and straightforward to change incline and speed. With runner’s flex adjustment, you can switch the suspension from a cushioning feel to a more road-like feel for whatever is best for your comfort.

The T 8.5 S has a 10 inch HD touchscreen, which you can also choose to cast onto a flat-screen TV via a smart device. The console display tracks all the important workout metrics, including time, distance, calories, pulse, speed, and incline. The T 8.5 S has built-in Bluetooth Audio capabilities and Aux outlet so that you can listen to your music via the dual 2” digitally amplified speakers.

Because the T 8.5 S Treadmill is iFit enabled (one-year free iFit membership included), you can automatically synchronize incline and speed with on-demand workouts, which streams to the LCD. The T 8.5 S comes with 50 onboard workout apps created by certified professional trainers —but remember you have iFit in addition to this giving access to a library of over 10,000 classes.

NordicTrack T 7.5 S Treadmill – Great Entry-Level Machine!

June 27, 2020May 6, 2020 by Robert

Overall, the NordicTrack T 7.5 S Treadmill is a great entry-level machine for those who are looking to stay at home, get fit, and not have to bring in outside personal training help. The frame of the T 7.5 S is light enough to handle easily while still being sturdy enough for multiple users to enjoy the treadmill daily. The maximum weight capacity for the T 7.5 S is 300 lbs.

The T 7.5 S comes equipped with a DurX Commercial Plus 3.0 CHP motor capable of reaching top speeds of 12 MPH. This motor runs relatively quiet, allowing you to workout without disturbing family members or neighbors. The available incline range on the T 7.5 S is 0% to 12%, which is enough range to ramp up your calorie burn.

You can become immersed in your treadmill workouts when you use the 7” high-definition touchscreen. It is responsive to the touch, even when your hands are sweaty, and lets you easily navigate through the workout programs and your exercise data.

Choose from 50 different workout programs on the T 7.5 S, allowing you to enjoy variety when you exercise. The programs come organized so you can select them based on your fitness level, which allows you room to improve. Along with the comprehensive workout programs, you will receive a year of access to iFit Coach when you buy the T 7.5 S.

Is the Reebok Jet 300 Treadmill Equipped for Your Needs?

June 26, 2020March 31, 2020 by Robert

The Reebok Jet 300 treadmill comes equipped with a 2.5 hp motor, 20″ x 59″ (51 cm x 150 cm) oversized running area, 15 levels of electronic incline, and 27 different workouts. With a motor and deck, this size the Jet 300 is suitable for most runners regardless of the height, and with a max user weight of 308 lbs (140 kg), it will cater to most family environments.

Cushioning is provided by way of the Jet Airpods seen on the other Jet series machines, and, true to form, the running experience is a good one. Not too hard to jolt and shock the bones but not too soft and bouncy, meaning that you get a soft landing and a good launch at the same time.

The console features a bright blue LED display. The use of LEDs makes it easy to see the screen more or less, regardless of ambient light conditions. The feedback is for time, speed, distance, pulse/calories, and incline is all nicely separated, each set having its window, which makes for rapid and easy reading of the stats while you’re running.

There are 27 different workout modes with plenty of preset workouts, as well as the ability to design and program your personalized workouts. Inputting your workouts isn’t too tricky, but if you can’t be bothered with all that, you can press start to run in manual mode and adjust the settings in real-time during your run.

Sunny ASUNA 7700 Treadmill – Heavy-Duty Manual Treadmill!

June 25, 2020March 19, 2020 by Robert

The Sunny ASUNA 7700 Treadmill from Sunny Health & Fitness is the best manual Treadmill for running and other more intense workouts. HIIT and Tabata enthusiasts love it. At 167 lbs., with transport wheels and a soft-drop system, this unit is portable and compact—with a fold-up length of 27.5 inches. Surprisingly, it has a very high user weight capacity of 440 lbs.

The ASUNA 7700 has two heavy-duty magnetic flywheels at the front that give a smooth ride with eight different resistance levels—you can control the resistance by little gear shift that is easy to reach, at the user’s right side. Also, the incline is adjustable in 1-degree gradients from 10 to 14 degrees.

Even as it has no console, it does have a rubber gripping surface to hold an iPad/tablet—many users might prefer this. Furthermore, the handrails— made of sweat resistant, grip-able material—are extensive to allow eight different holding positions.

With the ASUNA 7700, you can walk/run forward, backward, and sideways—you can even do a series of squats on it. You can do sled-push/drive movements. You can also do climbing exercises—with the hands-on floor, pushing with legs, or hands walking on the Treadmill, with feet on the floor.

XTERRA TRX3500 Folding Treadmill – Excellent Features!

June 24, 2020March 8, 2020 by Robert

The XTERRA TRX3500 Folding Treadmill is a good option for shoppers with smaller treadmill budgets. It meets performance standards set for higher-priced treadmills. I also like how the TRX3500 supports two user-profiles and delivers a variety of customizable exercise programs.

Key features include a two-ply 60” x 20” workout surface; a 3.0 HP drive motor; power incline to 12 percent; 30 preset workout programs; and a heart rate controlled workout program that works with a wireless chest strap (not included). Additionally, the console can store two user-profiles and lets each user store two custom-designed treadmill workouts.

Workout data is shown on a 6.5” LCD with blue backlighting for easy reading. An animated racetrack graphic illustrates your progress, and the window displays multiple data points at once. For comparison, many other low-priced treadmills have smaller readouts and require scanning to show different data fields.

You can pair an Apple or Android mobile device via Bluetooth with the TRX3500 Treadmill, and the fitness machine will automatically export your calorie burn, distance covered, heart rate, and other treadmill exercise statistics. The free XTERRA Fitness app is also compatible with Fitbit wearables and other fitness mobile apps.