Nautilus T516 Treadmill Review - Part 2
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4. Workouts:
Quick Start (Manual Program) – 99.59 minutes duration
9 Profile Programs: 3 Challenge, 3 Intervals and 3 Hills
Calorie Goal
5K Course
10K Course
3 Custom User Programs
Heart Rate Controlled: Target HR, 65% Max, 75% Max, 85% Max
Body Max Index (BMI)
What does the BMI program do?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a valuable instrument that uses the ratio of height and weight to estimate the percentage of body fat and associated health risk. To use this program you must first establish you User Profile and enter the data requested. After you set your User selection, go to the BMI program and push ENTER/RESET. The program calculates your BMI value.
This table gives a general rating and BMI score:
BMI
Underweight – Below 18.5
Normal – 18.5 – 24.9
Overweight – 25.0 – 29.9
Obesity – 30.0 and above
Note from the manufacturer: The program may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.
5. User Setup (2 users)
6. Folding treadmill:
Same as T514 you can fold the treadmill manually with the aid of the hydraulic lift. Correct position to do this process is to bend your knees and keep your back straight.
7. Water bottle holder, magazine rack, transport wheels.
Conclusions
Nautilus T516 is a pretty large machine. Before deciding to order it, make sure you have space to store it in your home. For a safe operation, allow a workout area of minimum 201” x 71” (5.1m x 1.8m).
As stated at the beginning we had the chance to test also the T514 model and we noticed this treadmill has some additional parts and features than its predecessor. For example T516 has 2 Side Covers and 1 Rear End Cap.
You get more workouts which includes the BMI program. This is very useful for those interested in losing weight.
You get better incline, speed and a more powerful motor.
You also get a larger belt (although this implies you get a heavier and bigger machine). This is why you still must assembly the machine with a 2nd friend.
The advantage is the treadmill has wheels. So it’s easier to move around (although it’s not a piece of cake).
We like the heart rate readings (especially the chest strap). They are pretty accurate and very useful to monitor your heart beat during intensive workouts.
By the way, we are not doctors or specialists but we would like to make a recommendation for all those treadmill users out there. Consult a physician before you start an exercise program and stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. One of our closest friends followed this recommendation when he felt some chest pains during his daily workout and that is why now he’s safe and sound, ready to continue training.
For a basic training machine Nautilus T516 is good. Still we would like to point out a detail it doesn’t have which for some of you matters. This treadmill doesn’t have any entertainment features.
As a conclusion note we’ve had a very pleasant experience while training on this Nautilus Treadmill. For all those who enjoy training on regular basis it comes with all the workouts you need, no matter if you want to use this machine for fitness, weight loss, heart rate control or build resistance.
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