Gold's Gym VX 5000 treadmill Review

An entry-level machine with good features and a commendable 12-year warranty makes this good buy. It is a product of Gold’s gym, which is one of the world’s largest chain of gyms founded by Joe Gold in Venice, California. Gold’s Gym equipment are licensed by Icon Health and Fitness another giant in manufacturing fitness equipment. The Gold's Gym VX 5000 treadmill is run by a 2.5 continuous HP motor, which has a 12-year warranty. It has facility for Quick Speed control for adjusting speeds from 0 to 12 mph. A Power incline makes adjustments of incline from 0 to 10 percent with easy one-touch adjustments.

For a satisfying workout there are 10 built in workout programs. Of these 10 are preset and 2 are pulse driven programs. If these are not enough the machine is also iFit compatible. iFit.com sends digital cues to sensors of the machine to regulate workouts according to professionally designed workouts.

There is a four window LED display to give feedback on calorie count, speed, distance, time, calories burned, fat calories burned, pulse. The machine has an EKG grip pulse mechanism whereby pulse readings are taken while gripping the sensors on the handlebars. A chest sensor is optional.

The Gold's Gym VX 5000 treadmill has a 19 x 60 inch roomy tread belt. Its user weight capacity is 325 lb. There are some other attractive features too. It has Isolator Cushioning system that minimizes stress and pressure on joints and ligaments while working out. A magazine rack allows hands free reading while working out. Also there is a place to store your water bottle to keep you hydrated throughout. Cool Aire fans keep you cool.

The warranty on parts and labor is however only 1 year. Its price was originally $800 but was hiked recently to $1299.Initially it was attractive for its price. However it has many more attractive competitors at the new price range like the Smooth 5.15 P.

The Gold's Gym VX 5000 treadmill is attractive for the 12-year warranty on its motor. If it is available at less than $1000, it is an attractive option. iFit compatibility, EKG pulse reading and Quick speed controls are all premium features rare in cheap machines. The VX 5000 has a good running space and is powered by a strong motor.

However its parts are of low quality like all Icon entry-level brands. Experts suggest that if you choose this brand you must go for extended warranty.

In sum, features of Gold’s Gym VX 5000 treadmill are-

• 2.5 CHP motor
• iFit compatible
• 10 built in workout programs
• 4 window LED display
• EKG grip pulse
• Optional chest sensor
• CoolAire fans
• 0-12 mph Quick speed control
• 0-10%-power incline
• 19x 60 inches tread belt

Price: $1169.Buy this treadmill online