We will look at 4 treadmill brands today. ProForm, NordicTrack and Weslo are by the manufacturer ICON and LifeSpan is by LifeSpan Fitness. They have been around for decades and continue picking up steam in the industry.
ProForm, NordicTrack and Weslo have been staples in the industry.
Weslo even offers a manual treadmill and NordicTrack and LifeSpan even offer reasonably priced treadmills with desks.
NordicTrack Treadmill Desk
A newer and most advanced treadmill is the NordicTrack Treadmill Desk. This treadmill has so many cool features and offers a working environment.
The NordicTrack Treadmill Desk includes even a wider desk surface than it’s previous model. The treadmill integrates with the iFit program. This program enables you to have custom designed workout programs by Jillian Michaels. You can also integrate it with the Google Maps workouts and run on a course you’ve designed yourself. Or choose a course designed by someone else. You can run through the streets of Paris or the mountains of Vermont. You can run on the beach or through your favorite shopping district. You can also run famous race courses including marathons.
This treadmill also has a touch screen display and a port for your iPod and an advanced sound system so you can blast your motivational music without distortion.
Of course it also offers the other nice features including a commercial grade deck with cushioned support, a space saver design, and a USB charging station. The tread belt is 20″x55″ and the frame is warrantied for 10 years.
With the right treadmill, you might have all the motivation you ever need. The NordicTrack Treadmill Desk may be the answer to your treadmill dreams. And you might be surprised at the recent discounted price off of the retail. If you’re in the market for a treadmill and you know you struggle with motivation, check out this NordicTrack. It’s great technology at a good price.
ProForm Performance 400i
The ProForm Performance 400i treadmill comes with a healthy number of features and functions at less than half the price of a comparable “professional” model. It includes:
- A nice 2.5 Mach Z horsepower motor which provides durability for the every day runner.
- with a 0 to 10 mile per hour speed range.
- An incline that ascends to 10 degree degrees.
- A whopping 18 built-in workout programs designed by a personal trainer.
- A large 20×55 cushioned running deck.
- The ability to support up to 300 pounds.
- The warranty is 10 years on the motor and 1 year on the parts and labor.
- It also comes with a nice LED console that displays your incline, heart rate, time, calories, speed, distance and workout.
Other features include: Integrated tablet holder, iFit, space saver, music port, proshox cushioning and a heart rate monitor
The ProForm Performance 400i price is super low that include discounts at $599.00 but could be more or less depending on when you are reading this. It is very possible to find a quality treadmill while on a budget. Shop wisely and check multiple online as well as offline stores.
Buying a folding treadmill? Here is the affordable & highly rated LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill.
LifeSpan is a quality name in treadmills with a reputation for durability. Their folding treadmill is no different. You’ll spend just a little bit more for this folding treadmill than some others affordable home treadmills. It retails for $998 but has been on special lately for $699.00 depending on where you buy it. It was also rated the top treadmill by several leading consumer magazines.
What Makes the LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill Different?
Unlike many folding treadmills the LifeSpan has both a sizeable motor and a good running surface. It sports a 2.25-horsepower motor and a running deck that measures 20-by-56-inches. This means it’s durable and can support longer running strides. The larger the motor, the more rigor it can sustain. You can run every day on this motor and the treadmill will last. It also comes with a lifetime warranty on frame and motor and supports up to 300 pounds.
When it comes to features you don’t get a lot but what you do get is quite useful. It comes with a bright LCD console that is useful for tracking. It also offers several pre-programmed workouts.
It’s easy to fold up for storage. If you’re challenged by a small space and want all the functionality of a full sized treadmill consider the LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill. It’s among the best available.
Weslo Cadence G5.9i
As we review this Weslo product, please note that this is considered to be a base motorized model. In saying that though, this treadmill offers a ton of standard features!
This Weslo comes with:
- A 2.25 continuous horsepower impulse – good for daily use.
- Thumb pulse heart rate monitor.
- A 0-10 MPH with quick speed.
- 2-Position adjustable incline.
- 6 workout apps.
- 16×50 tread belt.
- The ability to support up to 275 pounds.
- The warranty is 1 year on the motor and 90 days on the parts and labor.
- It also comes with a Large LCD Window.
Once you make that treadmill purchase and begin a regular routine, you will be burning calories and may begin to lose the weight you want. Once you do, you don’t want your routine to get stagnant. So, be ready to step up your fitness routine.
If you reached your original weight loss or fitness goal, Congratulations! The big looming question is, “Now what?” What new goals will you set for yourself and how will you achieve them? Before you answer, consider the tips below.
Tips to Step Up Your Fitness Routine
1 Try something new. If you’ve been walking with a -0- incline for a month or two, try increasing your incline and even your speed. If you have been, then consider jogging or running for a portion of your session. Changing up your routine with an outdoor walk, bike ride or jog is good for overall cardio health too. Additional options are Yoga, Pilates, Dancing or even Kickboxing. Shoot for activities that interest you. Fitness can fun indoors with a treadmill or other equipment or outdoors with equipment or Tennis.
2 Compete. Competition is extremely motivating. It can help you transition from a ten minute mile pace to an eight minute mile pace. It can motivate you to shoot for a personal best in the next community organized 5K.
3 Choose a new goal. If you enjoy your current fitness program consider simply upping the ante. Choose a goal that requires you to increase your physical output. For example, if you currently run a 30 or a 60 minute 5K consider shooting for a 25 or 50 minute 5K pace.
4 Change it up. Add new elements to your workout to make it harder. For example, you might add interval training. Or if you are running add hills or as previously mentioned, increase the incline on your treadmill. You might also choose to add variety to your fitness program, cross train.
5 Increase the frequency or duration. If you normally work out twice a week for an hour you might decide to add a day to your fitness program. Or you may decide to work out every day for 15-45 minutes.
There are many ways to step up your fitness routine!