LifeSpan TR3000i Treadmill Review

The LifeSpan TR3000i is one of the best ranked products of this year. It has been tested by walkers, joggers and professional athletes and the results have consecutively placed it at a high level of quality, diversity, comfort and aesthetics.

This model holds a diverse set of built-in features, and there are few that may keep up motivation and performance of beginner users.

Read more about it in the Conclusions section.

LifeSpan TR3000i Treadmill Specifications

Speed: 0.5 – 12 mph

There are 4 Quick Touch buttons for speed and 4 for incline.

Incline: up to 15%

Motor: 2.75 HP Continuous Duty

Belt: 20 ” x 56 “/ 51 cm x 142 cm

The cushion system is based on a 8 bumber suspension.

Maximum User Weight: 350 lbs/ 160 kg

Unit Dimensions: 70 ” Length x 33 ” Width x 54 ” Height/ 178 cm L x 84 cm W x 137 cm H

Warranty: lifetime for frame and motor, 5 years for parts and 1 year for labor

LifeSpan TR3000i Treadmill Features

Display Info

A 16 character alpha window is used to give you the name of the program.

You also have details about incline, speed, calories, distance, step count and pulse.

The advantage of this console that separates it from others is that it saves your workout information such as time, date and most of all, name, sex, height, weight and age. This is what will offer you great individual feedback. It’s what most users search for when buying a treadmill.

The console is easy to use and it also has stylish lines that make aesthetics a plus.

Plus it lights up the buttons that must be pressed next automatically. This is smart.

Heart Rate Monitor

You can monitor your heart rate by grasping the hand grips. It only takes a few seconds for the display to give you your heart rate. Chest Strap is optional, you can buy it separately.

Workouts

There are 5 program categories that you can choose from.

* Weight loss, that includes 5 workouts: Steady pace, Long Slow Distance, Cardio Run, Short Interval, Uphill Walk
* Healthy Living, includes 5 workouts: Uphill Climb, Pyramid Climb, Plateau Climb, Ladder and Uphill Interval
* Sport Training, that includes 7 workouts to increase sports performance
* User setup, that includes 2 customizable programs
* Heart Rate Control, includes 2 programs, My Zone Constant and My Zone Interval.

Folding options- Included

USB Port

This console includes an USB port to save or import your workout information to and from an USB. This info you upload to your free LifeSpan Fitness Club account you create when you purchase the treadmill. You’ll be able to monitor your progress and you’ll also receive motivation and encouragement from online trainers.

Sound SystemiPOD compatible

The TR3000i includes an audio center with incorporated speakers. You can also plug in your headphones, if desired.

Conclusions

The LifeSpan TR30001 is a good, worthy machine that we warmly recommend. It has its deficits but it also has its advantages that make it one of the best products of this year in this price range.

Runners and walkers mostly want a decent treadmill, which is basically somewhere over $ 2400. This is a decent treadmill you buy at $ 1900. If you go for a special offer you buy it for less ( see Amazon: $1600).

It’s a good machine for walkers, joggers, and runners.

The primary advantage of this treadmill is a specific feature that keeps you engaged and consistent in your workouts: the free membership in LifeSpan Club. The USB records all your workout information that you upload on your LifeSpan account where you monitor your progress, and receive encouragement. It’s a great motivational strategy, especially for beginners.

Another perk of this console is specific feedback. You can enter date, time, weight, height, age and sex and the console will provide feedback for your own capacities.

The motor may not be the strongest, but it does provide smoothness. Add the cushioning system and the result is comfortable, smooth workouts. Regarding the belt, is long enough but for a tall runner with full stride it may appear too small.

The programs selection is impressive: 21 workouts, of which every single one is specifically designed to meet different goals.

Our only concerns were the weight and the belt. This is a heavy model. But then again, heaviness provides stability.

This machine also doesn’t have a fan. Cooling down will be less easy than with machines that incorporate a cooling fan. But we believe there are other advantages that offset these few issues.

The warranty is also convenient. There is a lifetime warranty for frame and motor. Parts are guaranteed for 5 years and labor for one year. This is an attractive set of warranties, for a $1900 machine. (UPDATE: at the end of 2011 the price of this treadmill dropped at $1300).

This model has received high ranking. All reviews place it on a high level regarding quality and also, aesthetics. It has passed the test of many walkers, joggers and serious athletes, including ours. Other information about this model can be found here.

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