A 1.5hp motor drivers the system that can output up to 2.0hp in short bursts or 1.25hp continuously. This should be more than enough for the majority of users that will use the system for traditional cardio or fat burning workouts. If however you have a niche training routine such as sprint training or specific speed requirements then you may have to look to pay a little more for an upgraded model. It comes with MP3 connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility, built-in speakers & microphone, and a place to securely hold your phone or tablet. Turn your mobile phone’s Bluetooth and connect it with your treadmill; then you can play your mobile phone music and adjust the volume. Press the central Bluetooth Key on the console to answer incoming calls and press it again to end the call.

In case of a short circuit or over-current, there is an over-current protector located on the right side of the switch; the button of the overcurrent protector will pop up and the treadmill will power off. Unplug the power source and push down the button to reinitiate the treadmill. You can manually control your speed and incline as you like and once you know what you enjoy, use the shortcut buttons on the top layer. The top layer of buttons will automate your workout. A short video features below: It can be folded away neatly when not in use, there are the hand grip pulse sensors as standard and the inclines are programmable depending on the level of difficulty you wish to work through. The max user weigh capacity for this model is 18st and 13Ibs or 120kg and there is the auto stop safety system clip included for your safety. In this video, Roger shows customers the distance from the floor to the top of the running surface. For this treadmill, the height is 8.7 inches/22cm and then, with a slight incline, at the flattest setting the height reduces to 7.9 inches/20cm.Minor issues have been reported about the belt which needs to be tensioned or adjusted from time to time and it cannot be folded upright (only flat down) This foldable treadmill delivers over and above for more experienced runners, with the bonus of programmable motorised Incline & Speed, which you can also change while walking or running on the belt, by using the Up & Down keys located on the handles, close to the heart rate sensors. It is perfect if you are keeping up with your regular road running and want to include some hills within your training program. the rider needs to have both hands on the handles for a to show the heart rate. Having a drink necessitates taking a hand off. If your budget can stretch a little further the ProForm 3.6 or BH Fitness Galileo both offer great value for money and include more pre-set programmes to get you into the all-important fat-burning zone.

Some treadmills can weigh over 80kg where this treadmill is considerably lighter coming in at less than 65kg in weight. When Goods are received, they will be inspected by our team, and if they are not in Good as new condition, you (The Customer) may occur additional charges Thanks to the supported running hardware, you can get a Zwift Run Pod which uses various features that turn training fun, so you can blend fitness with adventure. In Zwift’s many worlds, there’s always something exciting going on. Whether you’re training for your first 5k or have a triathlon in your sights, you’ll find a global community, captivating worlds, extensive training plans, and workouts to help you get after your goals. the recovery button has to be pressed within 5 seconds for it to work (explained in the instructions). That does not allow enough time to record the data from the ride and use the recovery mode. Having a memory for each individual would help.

Roger is shown on the gold treadmill and talks you through each step. Press start to begin with. The bottom row of buttons shows you your manual options.

It does have some useful features such as calorie counter, heart rate, 3 target programmes and 3 pre-set programmes but certainly nothing more than you’d find on other machines costing much less. A. Only the incline can be controlled from the handlebars as the speed levels are controlled on the console The buttons on this machine are big and bold, the style will not appeal to everyone but you can’t argue with the clarity of the buttons available. I am a glasses wearer and although I can function without them it was nice to be able to change speeds and incline without any issues.

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As you can imagine from a budget treadmill it has all the essential features over and above what you may expect. There were no faults with the clear LCD display or the various buttons that control the speed and include of the treadmill. The bike is now in daily use by two of us. We find it smooth when cycling and it is helpful to have the display showing distance, heart rate, calories used, recovery etc. There are the built-in speakers, Bluetooth and MP3 connectivity that will allow you to listen to your favourite tunes and to keep you motivated as you complete your training regimes and it offers a speed level operation from 1kmph up to 13kmph In addition to the Bluetooth, you have the microphone, MP3 connection and built in speakers which help to keep motivation levels as high as they should be.