ProForm® 525 x treadmill Review

Get an upper body cum lower body workout of this economical model from ProForm. It is a typical entry-level product from ProForm- budget friendly and packed with features but weak in some respects. They are the leading brand in their price range. But they suffer from poor warranties and low quality parts. Complaints of breakdown are common. However affordability plus features makes it quite suitable for walkers though not so much for athletes or professionals. Firstly, the ProForm 525 x treadmill is driven by a 2.5 THP Mach drive motor which runs strongly and quietly. It has plenty of room with an oversized 17 x 50 inch tread belt , which will allow the biggest stride. Though this is one of the least expensive models in the market, it has lots of extra features as given below.

sFirstly there are the Quick Adjustment systems. The Quick speed button allows you to manipulate your speed without missing a beat or avoid your wasting time scrolling up and down. Instead it adjusts speed from 0- to 10 mph at the touch of the button. Similarly there is the Power Incline, which adjusts incline from 1.5 to 10 percent at one touch movement.

One unique feature is that the ProForm 525 x treadmill features two sets of hand weights that helps you tone your arms while you are working out and burning calories. The deck has Prosoft Impact absorption cushioning system that protects your joints from wear and tear during the rigors of work out. Protech impact Reduction is also available to augment the former.

To monitor your work out there are several systems like the EKG-2 grip Pulse sensor that measures your pulse reading so that you can plan your work out according to your heart rate. The Racetrack monitor keeps track of the extent of your work out.

The ProForm 525 x treadmill also comes with 2 personal Training workouts and 2 learning programs to motivate your workouts. the Multi Window LED display helps to keep track of speed, pace, time, distance, laps, incline, pulse and calories burned.

The CoolAireTM fan keeps you cool while working out. The Space saving design is a real blessing saving up on storage space.

The motor comes with a commendable 5-year warranty though parts and labor have only 90 days warranty. The ProForm 525 X treadmill can support a weight unto 275 lbs.

ProForm specializes in low to mid end treadmills. A buyer cannot compare it to a bigger brand like Precor, which goes up to costs of $5000..Though it gets poor ratings from treadmill doctors and experts, it is because a lower end treadmill is likely to get poor ratings. For a starter, looking for a feature packed affordable treadmill, this product will do nicely.

In sum, the features of the ProForm 525 X treadmill are-

• 2 Personal Training 2workouts, 2 learning programs
• 5 year motor warranty
• CoolAire workout fan
• EKG Heart Rate monitor
• Hand Weights
• Multi window LED display
• Protech Impact reduction
• Prosoft Impact absorption
• Race track progress Monitor
• Space saver design
• Quick speed-0-10 mph
• Power Incline-1.5 to 10 %
• 17x 50 inch tread belt
• 2.5 THP mach motor
• 275lb weight capacity deck

Price $449 Buy this treadmill online