Everybody wants to be in shape-that's no secret. Getting a treadmill is a great method to do that, particularly if you live in an area that gets bad weather a lot, and therefore you can't work out outdoors.



Sure, using treadmills can be boring at times, but if you want to stay in shape, you have to do what it takes. So why are Proform Treadmills in particular so popular?

First, they are very cheap, and also very technologically advanced for the low price. They are made by a firm known as Icon Fitness, which is actually among the biggest companies that make exercise equipment in America.

The company is known in some circles for its? high quality motors, simple instructions, and easy to use dashboard. The running deck comes with customizable cushioning in order to make sure it stays in top shape and is easy to use for everybody.

One of the popular features of these treadmills is the Ifit technology the Proform Treadmill models come with, and this is basically something to keep your workout more exciting. One of the things it does is that you input your fitness information into it, and it actually sets up a specific workout chart for you to achieve. It will then track your progress for you.

Remember, trying to workout everyday without knowing what you want to accomplish is pretty much exercise suicide, as you will lose your motivation and quit, if you aren't trying to beat your personal beast. This is what this equipment will do for you.

How much does one of these machines cost? They are all different, depending on the model you get. You will shell out anywhere from five hundred to as much as fifteen hundred.

Of course, while they do have these positive traits, are they really as good as advertised? This is certainly in doubt.

For one thing, the three month warranty the machines come with is laughable at best, particularly when compared with the multiple year warranties comparable models from other companies come with.

Also, icon fitness is well known for their slow and unresponsive customer service, so if something should go wrong with the machines, you definitely can expect a wait for getting the replacement part.

In truth, Proform Treadmills do receive positive feedback from many experts, but have just as many negative scores as well. Those who offer good feedback claim it has a sound and powerful motor and sturdy build, and that the control panel is easy to figure out.

However, seeing as the reviews seem to be fifty as far as their reliability, you definitely have to be leery of them, and epically when you remember you are only getting a paltry 90 day warranty.

There are simply are better treadmills out there that are higher quality and come with better warranty periods. In fact, the warranty is a good gauge of how confident a company is in their quality, and this extremely short warranty obviously shows lack of confidence on the companies part.

When you combine that with their rag tag customer service, I would highly suggest you avoid Proform Treadmills, as you definitely can do better with just a little extra shopping.