The Life Fitness 9700 Next Generation is a full featured , heavy duty treadmill. It’s features are long and impressive. It’s heart is a 4 HP motor that can run the belt at speeds from 0.5 – 15 mph. The treadmill can be inclined from -3 up to 15% making it one of the most customized we have reviewed here at Treadmills Review. It can support user weight up to 400lbs.
The deck has their patented “flex deck” absorption system and also an automatic wax lubrication system for low maintenance operation. The cushioning of the flex deck allows for running and sprinting with greatly reduced impact on the feet and joints. The frame itself is welded steel not aluminum for maximum strength and durability.
The console provides access to 14 workout programs and has a scrolling message center console with numeric keypad. Built-in, digital heart rate hand sensors can automatically control elevation to keep users in their target heart rate zone. All the usual feedback is presented via the console like calories burnt, distance, time, heart rate, elevation, distance, time etc.
If you want a heavy duty treadmill for indoor running the Life Fitness 9700 Next Generation is one to add to your shortlist.
You can purchase the Life Fitness 9700 Next Generation from Big Fitness. Note: Depending on stocks you may be able to purchase a reconditioned unit of this model through them at a greatly reduced price and with warranty. Check their site for full details.
The Body Solid Best Fitness BFT2 is a quality folding treadmill at a budget price. Aimed primarily at the home user this treadmill can be run at speeds of 1-10 mph with adjustable inclines of 1-12%. It supports users up to 300lb.
The motor is 1.25 CHP and the belt is 17.75″ by 51″. The folding mechanism is gas assisted and the unit folds way to less than half its normal footprint.
The console has 9 built-in programs, and has 5 blue LED displays and a dot matrix display. Feedback date available on the console includes; incline, heart rate, speed, track, time, distance and calories burnt.
You can purchase the Body Solid Best Fitness BFT2 from Big Fitness at a discounted RRP with free shipping. Buy online and save a further 5%!
The Vision Fitness T9250 is fold up treadmill aimed at the home user. This model has a 2.5 HP digital drive system and a durable 2-ply belt. The walking area is a comfortable 54″ by 20″.
The frame is made from heavy gauge tubing and is designed to quickly and easily fold away when not in use. It also features a variable cushioning system designed to reduce jolting and impact when walking or jogging.
You have a choice of console with this treadmill. There are three versions – Premiere (pictured), Deluxe and Simple depending on your needs and budget.
The Simple console features a large LED for easy viewing, while the smaller LED gives you your heart rate feedback from the contact heart rate bar. This console does not have built-in programs or any additional feedback information.
The Deluxe console has 18 programs – three interactive heart rate programs, three goal programs, five custom user programs, and six preset programs that include Muscle Toner and Speed Intervals. It also features the exclusive SPRINT 8 20-minute anaerobic workout. The blue backlit LCD and three upper LED windows give extra data at a glance.
The Premier console has four interactive heart rate programs, the SPRINT 8® workout and can keep track of your workouts. It allows up to six separate users to personalize and save their data in a personal training calendar. The full-color LCD display has various background scenes, a wealth of feedback data from the treadmill and has AV ports allowing the user to plugin a DV player etc.
More information on the Vision Fitness T9250 can be found at Big Fitness. It can be purchased through them too with the various console configurations.
The Landice L870 LTD Pro Trainer is a heavy duty semi-commercial treadmill that would suit multiple uses per day in a home environment or small commercial locations. The 870 model is available is several variations to suit use requirements.
The L870 features a 4-HP continuous duty motor, a 63″ by 22″ four ply treadmill belt and can support a user up to 500lbs. It also features a handy reading and accessory rack.
The console features built-in and user-defined programs with an LED display which displays time, distance, speed, elevation, calories burnt, and pace in either metric or imperial. There are also 5 built in fitness programs that can be varied as well as the option of user defined programs. Optional heart rate monitoring systems are supported too.
The console also supports the Landice Vision System which can be purchased separately. This 12″ liquid crystal video display includes a DVD player and a TV tuner and stereo speakers. With this you can enjoy be entertained while putting in the miles. Nice!
The treadmill comes with a 5 years parts and 1 year labor warranty.
You can buy the Landice L870 LTD Pro Trainer from Big Fitness at a discounted RRP with free shipping.
