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Proform Treadmills are Toss-Ups
You have to ask yourself a few serious questions before looking at Proform treadmills. First, what are the features that are important to you? Second, how long do you want your treadmill to last for the money? For Gadget LoversIf the answer to question number one is, “I want cool extras like stereo, television or gadgets,” then a Proform delivers the best value for the money. These things have features like you wouldn’t believe in a line-up ranging from the bargain basement price of $500 to a mid-level $1,400. Once again, ICON Fitness is behind a recognizable brand name, and Proform treadmills are their “jazzed up” treadmills.
If the answer to your second question is, “I want several solid years from my treadmill and I’m going to use it a lot,” then the Proform isn’t for you. Proform has focused on all the trimmings, but the meal itself is pretty lean. Proform treadmills may be all dressed up, but they don’t go anywhere for very long.
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You could well be dazzled by the coolness quotient, however, and these machines do have lots of neat features, from great electronics to built-in television. But there is such a thing as too much choice. Proform offers so many models and brings out so many new ones so often; it’s like a revolving door of treadmill models. Getting replacement parts can be hit or miss when they discontinue or redesign them every few years. Lightweight WorkoutsThe Proform brand is sold more than virtually every other brand there is, and many people who purchase these treadmills really like them. Others are severely disappointed, and there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. It’s apparent that those who don’t like them are the serious fitness buffs – Proform machines don’t hold up with heavy use, even at the in-home level. There’s no way you can say these are commercial quality treadmills for the home; they have cheaper parts and aren’t as sturdy. But many people who use a treadmill just for walking or light jogging find that the Proform is fine for their needs. Especially popular are folding Proform treadmills that can be stowed away when not in use. The Proform WarrantyProform’s 90 day parts & labor warranty reflects the short shelf life of this treadmill brand, which will probably give you two decent years if you don’t push it too hard. Recently, however, Proform has upped the coverage on the motors to several years to compete in the marketplace. To our thinking, Proform treadmills are a solution for those on a budget who want to buy something they’ll get a few years out of (a sort of disposable treadmill), but not heavy users. Sticking to the higher end models with fewer gimmicks will help get you better quality and fewer repairs. Model Reviews
The ProForm Perspective ES – a decent SpaceSaver® treadmill with TV and entertainment console The ProForm Perspective 1.0 LX - Light on features/heavy on extras The ProForm 5.0 Crosstrainer - An attractive unit. Crosstraining targets the arms, shoulders and back The Proform 6.0 GSX - A trusted name, but is this model to be trusted? Proform 350 - A cheap machine for basic workouts Proform 595 Pi - Will it last longer than its warranty? Proform 645 - A step up from past models The Proform Crosswalk Caliber Elite - A treadmill with upper body workout Return from Proform Treadmills to the Treadmill Reviews Home Page
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