The ProForm 5.5 Crosstrainer Treadmill is one of the economy models produced by ProForm and comes with some unique features for its class and price range.

It has included many challenging workout programs (24 programs focusing on upper body, lower body or total body) plus an iFit Challenge Training Center to offer customized training programs and healthy diets.

Overall this is a nicely designed machine with some interesting fitness tools and workout programs but at the same time it’s a product that can satisfy only walkers and casual joggers.

Specifications

1. Speed
ProForm 5.5 Crosstrainer has the Precision QuickSpeed™ Control system installed which allows you to easily change speed. The top speed of the treadmill is 10 mph.

2. Inclination
You can set incline system through Quick Incline system (this allows easily incline value change). The incline range is between 0 and 10 degrees.

3. Motor
The Crosstrainer 5.5 model comes with a powerful commercial grade 2.25CHP motor. An internal fan is installed to cool internal pieces and extend motor’s life.

4. Treadbelt
The treadbelt is wide enough (20’’x 55’’) and is backed by the AirTech cushioning system.

5. Warranty
The 5.5 Crosstrainer treadmill has a 12 years warranty for motor and 1 year for parts and labor.

Special Features

24 Interactive Cross Trainer Workouts
These workouts focus on the lower-body, upper body or total body while the interactive cross training coach changes automatically incline and speed of the treadmill.

iFit Challenge Training Center
The iFit Challenge Training Center assigns you a monthly training program and it includes 3 healthy eating guides (1400, 1800 and 2200 calorie meal plans)

AirTech Cushioning
This is an advanced cushioning system designed to provide maximum comfort and joint protection.

ProForm 5.5 Crosstrainer can sustain a maximum user weight of 300lbs.

The following features and functions are also included: a Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor, CoolAire Workout Fan and Grafixx Display.

Conclusions

The ProForm 5.5 Crosstrainer treadmill is a nicely designed machine driven by a good 2.25CHP motor with a lot of stimulating training programs. For the price offered it includes enough distinctive features and it seems to be a good buy for a beginner or a walker.

The 5.5 Crosstrainer doesn’t have any entertainment features like mp3 dock or speakers but we think this is still the best you can get for 600$. This treadmill is not a folding version and has a maximum incline of 10% but it comes with a lot of other features that compensate and give value to this machine.

We also noticed that ProForm 5.5 Crosstrainer has a longer belt that other models in economy class and its mid sized motor can handle the job in a decent way. Occasionally you may engage in running sessions at 10 mph but if this becomes a habit you will probably have to replace this treadmill with a better one.