ProForm® 6.0 GSX treadmill Review

Here is a treadmill that combines technical wizardry with power and economy. The ProForm 6.0 GSX is the most lauded product of the budget friendly entry-level treadmills category from the ProForm stable manufactured by Icon Health and Fitness company. It is considered to be further ahead by leaps and bounds of anything in its price range and overwhelmed the market with a terrific mix of price, features and usability. A powerful 2.75 CHP Mach Z motor powers the ProForm 6.0 GSX treadmill. It has an axial fan that enables it to run smoothly and efficiently. The tread belt is not as roomy as other ProForm models but at 19” x 50” it is quite comfortable. It is self-lubricating making it low maintenance. It can withstand up to a weight of 300 lb, which makes it very versatile.

There are easy options to adjust speed and incline even while working out. The one touch speed button helps adjust your speed from a trot to a sprint at a single touch over the range 0 to 10 mph. The Power incline control helps adjust the incline likewise over a range of degrees zero to twelve. These changes can be made without breaking your stride.

You can also maintain your workout in your personalized zone by monitoring your pulse rate using powerful sensors built in the handles of the ProForm 6.0 GSX treadmill. The EKG grip pulse sensors do a great job in guiding your work out program. The machine also has 6 inbuilt workout programs of which 6 are preset and two are cardio-targeted programs. The machine will act like a trusted personal weight trainer especially for a healthy heart.

The deck is strengthened by a unique Air tek Impact absorption system that has been designed to minimize stress on joints. It has in fact reduced stress levels by 15 % compared to running on a road. The patented Racetrack feature allows you to monitor your work out progress.

Another attractive feature of the ProForm 6.0 GSX treadmill is the Clearview Backlit display which helps you monitor your work out at any angle within 180 degree. A 5x 7 LED workout matrix displays speed, time, distance, incline, pace, calories burned, and pulse.

A CoolAire fan, part of the machine keeps you cool through out the rigors of the work out. The machine is also very compact in its size and design. With dimensions like 36.5” x 70” x 57.8”, the machine can be stowed away conveniently because of its Space saver design. For instance, the deck folds vertically.

A major area of concern with ProForm brand is its low warranty periods. But this product has a motor warranty of 10 years making it a good deal. The parts and labor have a poor 90-day warantee like other models.

One drawback is that the CFE factor (Combining fitness and Entertainment) is also not available on this product. It is not iFit compatible nor does it have a television screen attached to it. But it does have a clear view display and a backlit console displaying the various parameters mentioned earlier.

But minus these two drawbacks, the ProForm 6 .0 GSX treadmill is considered by market pundits as the best treadmill under $600 in the market.

In sum, the features of the ProForm 6.0 GSX treadmill are-

300 - Quick speed control
301 - Power incline control
302 - EKG grip pulse sensors
303 - 6 built in workouts
304 - Airtek impact absorption
305 - Coolaire fan
306 - Carb counter
307 - Space saver design
308 - ProForm warranty
309 - Speed- 0-10 mph
310 - Incline- 0-10%
311 - Clear view display/5x7 matrix console.
312 - 2.75 THP Mach Z motor.
313 - 19 inches to 50 inch self-lubricating tread belt.
314 - 33300lb user capacity

Price - $539. Buy this treadmill online