LifeSpan TR4000i Treadmill Review

A multi-color LCD display engages you in permanent tracking of your workouts. Readouts include incline, speed, heart rate, step count distance, calories, workout time, date and time and program name.

The cool thing about the console is that it incorporates a feature that guides you through console operations by using lights on the buttons that need to be pressed in order to continue operations.

For easy use, the console offers the buttons you need to surf quickly among all the options. There’s the Pause button, Reset, Enter, Arrows and Handlebar Control Buttons, Program Buttons and Quick Select Buttons.

For proper saving of your workout information, the display also gives you date, time, name, sex, height, weight, age. And you can save your workout information on the USB that comes with the machine, or use the optional Bluetooth receiver.

You can either check your heart rate by grasping the contact heart rate sensors for about 10 seconds or you can use a wireless chest strap, which is not included with the TR4000i.

The LifeSpan TR4000i offers 5 categories of workouts to choose from, with an impressive 21 in all, including:

– Sports Training, with 7 workouts

– Healthy Living, with 5 workouts that you can choose from: Uphill Climb, Pyramid Climb, Plateau Climb, Ladder, Uphill Interval

– Weight Management, with 5 programs: Steady Pace, Long Slow Distance, Cardio Run, Short Interval, Uphill Walk

– Heart Rate Control, with 2 workouts: My Zone Constant and My Zone Interval

– User Defined Programs, with 2 User Setup programs

The workout selection that the TR4000i offers is quite motivational. But if you feel you want to create your own workouts, then all you have to do is access the User Setup programs. First, set the time, then the weight, speed and incline for each segment. Press enter and continue with your setups.

My Zone Heart Rate Control Programs provide intense heart rate workout. The Constant program allows the user to maintain a certain heart rate throughout the workout while the Interval program increases your aerobic endurance and improves heart rate recovery.

One of the attractions of this treadmill is the USB option. This model, as well as the TR3000i, comes with a USB device compatible with the Interactive Health Partner online health management system.

Intense workouts sometimes need a boost. For those who are into music as motivation during tough programs, this treadmill will come in handy. The speakers are of high quality and it’s really easy to make volume adjustments.

The LifeSpan TR4000i is definitely model that we recommend. It has received high rankings and very good reviews.

Here high quality meets diversity, sturdiness and aesthetics and gives the user a complex, powerful machine.

For starters, this is a stable and powerful machine. And on top of that, very durable. The powerful motor and a generous running surface engage the user in consistent and impact reducing workouts.

Moreover, users weighing up to 350 lbs. can benefit from the advantages of this sturdy machine. Plus, great running traction and proper cushioning are provided by the 2.8 mm thick orthopedic belt.

The spotlight falls on the blue backlit LCD console. Not only it has fine, aesthetic lines, but it also gives a large variety of workouts and features. You’ll have permanent feedback during your workouts.

And speaking of workouts, the program selection on the TR4000i meets all requirements. You can easily access the desired workout due to a user-friendly workout structure. Also, you can create your own workout to fit your specific fitness needs.

And the feedback you’ll receive is very accurate. Prior to starting the workout, you can insert age, sex, weight and height. Personal values will ensure personal feedback.

There are many users that find the USB feature quite helpful. And we agree. The TR4000i, as well as the TR3000i, incorporates a USB port compatible with the Interactive Health Partner online health management system.

This is a great way to manage health and fitness outcome. Most of all, you’ll receive accurate calorie loss values, which is a key aspect for most of the users. The optional Bluetooth adapter makes this whole process even easier.

This treadmill has proved its quality and is worth the cost. At just under $1500 on sale, you get a lot for the price.

The TR4000i offers quality, high standards, workout diversity, accurate feedback, safety and also entertainment. You can listen to motivational music with the topnotch speakers. The sound is great and it definitely gives you an energy boost.

Warranty is also satisfactory. Lifetime for frame and motor, 5 years for parts and 2 years for labor confirms the high quality of this machine.

In summary, the LifeSpan TR4000i is a real winner. Also take a look at the top of the line TR5500i, which adds more workouts as well as decline training to the mix for only a couple hundred dollars more.