The Horizon T101 Treadmill – One of the Best Models in Under-$600 CategoryThe entry-level Horizon T101 treadmill is new for 2010 and has already sprinted to the head of the class among treadmills priced under $600.The MachineThe Horizon T101 treadmill console has 3 orange LED windows, an LED brickyard, and target/workout indicators. The 9 programming options include 3 Target workouts (time, distance, or calories), plus Manual, Intervals, Hills, Weight Loss, and more. The specs on the Horizon T101 include:
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There are a number of cool features that Horizon now incorporates into their cheaper models. For example, you will find the T101 has a slightly larger motor, and the cushioning system has been upgraded over the T91 and T81 models (2009 and 2008 respectively). The Horizon T101 treadmill has a decent 2.25 chp motor, a powered 10% incline, a 275-lb user weight, speakers, fan, variable cushioning system, and a one-year parts & labor warranty. Those kinds of add-ons and features in treadmills at this price range were almost unheard of three years ago. Horizon is serious about staying competitive against under-$600 Proform and Healthrider models and it shows in the well thought-out design of this effort.
Horizon Fitness Treadmills - Factory Direct Treadmill reviews have been mostly positive on the Horizon T101, and there is more good news; the quality for the entire line of Horizon treadmills has improved substantially. The T101 is a heavy unit, easy to assemble, and is of better quality than the machines made by Icon Fitness, which is the other leading budget fitness equipment manufacturer. Horizon machines are made by Johnson Health Tech which also makes Livestrong, Matrix, and Vision brands. The warranty is weak, but otherwise, the Horizon T101 doesn’t have many downsides for being a budget model. What We SayPersonally, we feel the Horizon T101 is more of a walker’s treadmill. While it is sturdy, the T101 weighs just 169 pounds, and not 300 pounds as you will find with a health club machine. It’s a good machine for light workouts or walking on a regular basis but don’t plan to run it into the ground. Runners should go up a grade to at least the T103 if you plan to run 30 miles or more every week. Overall, the Horizon T101 treadmill is a decent machine and one of the best treadmills on the market for $599. Show me other Horizon Treadmills Return from Horizon T101 Treadmill to the Treadmill Reviews Home Page |
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