Are You in the Market for a Treadmill?

Norma Chew
A treadmill workout packs a punch. It promotes cardiovascular health, muscular strength, weight loss and reduces stress. Treadmills all have a motor, fly-wheel frame, rollers, deck, belt, electronics and a display console. According to TrainerSecrets.com, a treadmill motor should have at least two horse power. Treadmills priced over the $1000.00 range have better fly-wheels. Aluminum frame treadmills are strong; some support up to 500 lbs and resist corrosion and rust. Big, heavy rollers are better.

The Smooth 7.1hr Treadmill

The smooth 7. 1hr treadmill is the bestseller in the Smooth Fitness line of treadmills. Buyers looking for a treadmill in the price range of over $1000.00, a large deck with a running surface of 20" x 54", with a large horse power of 2.5 and a ten year warranty; will find the Smooth 7. 1hr treadmill most appealing. In addition there are upgrades that separate this model from the Smooth Fitness 5.25 and their 6.25 treadmill models.

Features

The Smooth 7. 1hr treadmill features a touch of a button power folding mechanism; which allows the treadmill running deck to easily fold away for storage. Other features of the Smooth 7.1 treadmill, include handgrip speed and incline control, it is also shock resistant. A good wireless heart rate monitor may be added to any treadmill at a minimum cost of $150.00. The Smooth Fitness Company includes an heart rate monitor at no additional cost. This treadmill cost $1699 with shipping.

Special Features

Special features found in the Smooth 7.1hr treadmill include, a wireless heart rate monitor that continuously monitors your heart rate. It provides fast, accurate readings of your pulse rate; this data is sent directly to the console of the treadmill. This treadmill is able to measure your body mass index or BMI. It uses your weight and height to calculate your BMI. These BMI readings can help to motivate you in getting better weight loss results.

Manufacturer

The Smooth Fitness Company which started in Philadelphia in 1984 does 90 percent of its sales on line. Smooth Fitness promises guaranteed satisfaction from their products or your money will be fully refunded 60 days. Their equipments are sold directly from the manufacturer on line at a 50 percent factory direct savings. Smooth Fitness equipment line is cost effective and is available from their warehouses on the West Coast, Midwest and East Coast. Customer satisfaction is their way of climbing to the summit.

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Published by Norma Chew

I am a retired registered nurse with many interests. I enjoy writing, race walking, reading, and out doors activities like hiking. I am also a Toastmaster and I am a member of The Theatrical group called t...  View profile

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