"The gee-whiz factor is high on these machines because they are packed with features and can easily fool you to make you believe it is a quality treadmill"
On the other hand, we did find a few positive buyer reviews of Proform treadmills with several people being very satisfied with their Proform treadmills. And several Proform treadmills have rated well with other experts. For example the Proform 540 treadmill (now discontinued) earned a 'Budget Buy' rating from Consumer Guide.
Proform has recently introduced several new models that show promise with longer motor warranties than the old 90 day warranties and several other attractive workout features like music ports and built-in personal trainer workouts.
Obviously, the main strength of Proform treadmills is that they are affordable since they range in price from $400 to $1200. This makes them a popular choice for treadmill buyers on a budget.
Another strength is all of the fun workout 'goodies' that Proform packs into their treadmills like iFit compatibility, workout fans, handweights and even CD players. However these goodies don't necessarily make up for low quality construction.
Final Conclusions:
If you really like the Proform name then you'll probably be happy choosing a Proform. However be very careful which Proform you choose and you also might want to buy extra warranty coverage if you can get it.
We would recommend the higher end Proforms for better construction and long term quality.
Overall, if your budget is tight and you don't plan on running on your treadmill, a Proform might be right for you.
Proform is another subsidiary of ICON Health and Fitness, one of the largest producers of exercise equipment in the world, who also manufacture brands like Nordic Track, Healthrider, and Reebok.
Pro form is probably one of the best known names in home treadmills since they've been around for years. Unfortunately these treadmills don't have the best reputation.
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