This is part 2 of Smooth 7.6HR PRO Treadmill Review.

Smooth 7.6HR PRO Special Features

8. Fitness Test
This is a great program that allows the user test their physical condition during a workout, prior to starting a certain workout routine.

9. 3 User-Defined Custom Exercise Programs
Up to 9 users can set and save settings for repeated workouts.

10. Metric/English
Values can be displayed in both measurements types.

11. Safety key included

Conclusions

This was the 1st time we played with the ‘Fold button’ on a treadmill and this is why we became very interested in how this feature works. Smooth 7.6 HR PRO has an Easy-Up folding System. You use the ‘reset’ button on the console to ensure the treadmill is in the position to be folded. Then you turn the Spring Loaded Knob clockwise until you hear a click. And last step you push the Power Fold Switch located on the front of the Left Upright and the deck will start to fold. Keep holding this switch until the deck has fully folded. Isn’t it great?

We think it is great indeed because this is a pretty heavy machine so to fold it manually it may be risky to your back. By the way, if you do choose to buy this machine, know in advance that you need the help of another person to assembly it. Or you can take Smooth offer to have them install it the place you want it.

Another thing we noticed is that custom program is limited to 60 minutes per workout session. For heavy runners, this is too little.
But, we have good things to say about Smooth 7.6 HR PRO treadmill too. First of all it’s a really silent machine. From what we’ve tested so far, this is among 1st 3 treadmills when it comes to list them after ‘most silent motor’ category.
Plus the belt allows tall persons to train and the cushion is indeed very comfortable to knees and joints.

But what it doesn’t have is an entertainment feature. Not even an iPOD dock..this is a little sad for a $2,000 machine.
Still, the panel is great. Information is clearly explained and easy to follow.

There are so many things we can say about this treadmill, but we will just summaries our thoughts in a few words:
Pros: it’s easy too fold, has a silent motor, long belt and a decent shock absorption system, the number of workouts is decent but most important is that it allows to train yourself for a marathon (with the 5k program). Plus you have a chance to work with a very cool heart rate control program.

Cons: it’s heavy, no entertainment features, limited custom workout programs time, small warranty for parts, and a little overpriced for its features in comparison with today’s treadmill market.

But, a definitely a good acquisition for who decides to spoil himself with a good and reliable training machine.