Schwinn Treadmills

Schwinn Fitness Brand

Schwinn Fitness is a brand under Nautilus, Inc. who also owns Bowflex Treadclimbers and Nautilus Treadmills.

The history of Schwinn started in 1895, when they launched their first bikes. In time the company expanded and now they have 2 main divisions: Schwinn Bikes and Schwinn Fitness. The Schwinn Fitness treadmills appeared around 1998, when they bought Hebb Industries, a well known treadmills manufacturer.

For home users, Schwinn Fitness sells not only treadmills, but also recumbent bikes and upright bikes. And they are also known for the commercial bikes range.

There are only 2 Schwinn treadmills sold for the last couple of years, and they are exceptionally well received by home users. These are the Schwinn Treadmill 860 and the Schwinn 840 version. We know they used to sell also Schwinn 820 which is still on the market, but we recommend choosing only the latest 2 models as these were tested by us and they both performed remarkably well.

Our Reviews

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What we like about the Schwinn treadmill is that it has the basic features needed in a cardio machine for a home user. It is easy to fold so you solve the storage problem. Plus it comes with a complete workout selection. These are the basic exercises, but they are extremely effective. Another detail we rarely have a chance to see when testing other brands is that Schwinn Fitness includes the user profile tool for both treadmills.

What they do not have is a strong warranty. From our point of view, this is because they have an unusually small treadmill selection, and therefor they do not aim their business to this market. If you overcome this obstacle, your experience will be truly pleasant. What we can assure you is that the warranty compensates with exceptional quality components and durability.

Our favorite model is the Schwinn 860 Treadmill ($1200), and that is why we selected it as one of the Best Buys in the $1000 - $1500 price range 2 years in a row. There are many reasons for which we like this model. First of all, the motor performs remarkably well even after running for 3-4 hours continuously. The cardio preset workouts are smart and well built. Anyone can start a weight loss program just by using these exercises, and the system tracks your target heart rate based on your personal age and weight (wireless heart rate reading system included). From a secure source, the treadmill still works smoothly after 2 years of intensive usage.

If you do not have $1200, you can take a look at the Schwinn 840 Treadmill ($900). This model has a smaller belt, and the motor is less powerful, but the main components are the same. You still get the user profile, the folding system, the reliable cushion system and the various workouts selection. For your daily 30 minutes - 1 hour daily run, you do not need anything more.

There are details you will not find on Schwinn treadmills, such as entertainment feature, touch screen display or voice trainer to guide you through the workouts. These are not decisive in comparison with the value you receive for the price paid.