ProForm 4.5 Trainer 2008
Overview
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ProForm 4.5 trainer comes with a powerful 2.75 HP motor that can please most walkers, joggers and casual runners. The belt is pretty spacious, but it would have been nicer if they had chosen a longer belt.
This treadmill comes also with a decent sound system and an iPod dock. It includes 8 built-in workouts and a very nice Weight Loss Center program.
It would be nice if they extended the warranty for parts and if the incline system and maximum speed values were higher. But in the end this is an economy treadmill so it’s worth the money spent.
Specifications
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Speed : 0-10 mph
Inclination : 0-10%
Motor : Mach Z 2.75 HP drive
Belt : 20 x 55 inches
Warranty : life warranty for the treadmill's frame and motor and 1 year for parts and labor coverage.
Features
Custom Weight Loss Center
This is a nice fitness feature. You enter your weight, workout time and “calories to burn” goal in order to create a customized weight loss workout.
Personal Trainer Workouts
Universal iPod Dock with Speakers
The following functions and features are also included: Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor, AirTech Cushioning and Grafixx Display.
Conclusions
The ProForm 4.5 Trainer treadmill has a very nice console and overall a beautiful design. It comes with a good & powerful motor and with a very solid frame.
We especially like the Custom Weight Loss center control. This feature lets you create a custom training program based on your personal details and goals.
We also appreciate the Interplay Universal iPod Dock system and the 2 speakers.
The lifetime warranty for the motor is a plus, but at the same time we wish we had a better warranty for parts.
We have one complaint about the belt: it’s too short for our taste. A 60 inch belt would add more value to this treadmill.
Overall, the ProForm 4.5 Trainer Treadmill is a good and solid machine that will fit perfectly in your home gym. But this is still an economy treadmill and we don’t think it will please a serious runner.