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ProForm 400 GL Treadmill Review

ProForm 400 GL Treadmill
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I bought a treadmill from proform and a month later it broke down. I sent them an e-mail and told them about it. They keep telling me to try this and to try that and one day the E-mails stopped. I called them and said non of this is working could you send somebody out. They said sure for $140. I said no this is covered in the warranty. Turns out since I never actually "asked" them to come out and fix it that it was not included in the warranty and since the 90 days was up they were no longer obligated to fix it. A dirty little trick since I complained of the malfunction while the warranty was still active. Turns out that the e-mails stopped right at the 90 day mark when the warranty expired.
I paid the $140 to have somebody come out. The money was withdrawn from my account withing minutes of the phone call. However, a technician was not sent out until 8 weeks later after I called them several times. One time they tried to charge me again for the repair call. To fix the machine would have cost me more than I paid so it ended up going to salvation army. Even the technician said that proform was a shady company. Not only do they pull this type of thing all the time but they lie about the treadmills. This treadmill advertised that it could handle people up to 250 pounds, yet the repair man told me he would not suggest that any one over 160 pounds use it.
Proform is a terrible company who makes a terrible product and I will never do business with them again. Don't waste you time or your money on this piece of garbage. I cannot stress enough that you should stay clear from these scam artists.

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Get a complete cardio workout with the ProForm 400 GL Treadmill. It features a powerful 2.75 total horsepower Mach drive system which is strong enough for any fitness enthusiast while the treadmill's ProTech impact absorption will protect your joints during your workout. This treadmill also features QuickSpeed and Power Incline controls to allow you to easily change your speed and incline quickly and without interupting your workout. A ClearView display gives you easy access to your workout feedback while six pre-programmed workouts, Carb Counter, and iFIT compatibility will ensure your workouts stay exciting and varied. The 400 GL also includes a pair of two- and three-pound hand weights that will give you an upper-body workout and will always be within your reach.
Key Features:
0-10 miles per hour
0-10% incline
ClearView backlit display
2.75 horsepower moto
17 x 50 inch non-slip Treadbelt
Dimensions: 66.2 inches long by 30.5 inches wide by 57.5 inches tall
300-pound user weight capacity
QuickSpeed Control allows you to easily increase or decrease your speed
Power Incline Control electronically changes your slope up or down
EKG Grip Pulse Sensors accurately monitors your heart rate while you exercise
Pro Tech Impact Absorption reduces the impact on your joints
Six Personal Training Workouts
Carb Counter accurately counts the grams of carbs you're burning
Hand Weights: a pair of two- and three-pound weights are included
iFIT Interactive Personal Training
Space Saver Design folds vertically for easy storage
CoolAire Fan built into the console

Manufacturer's Warranty Motor - three years; parts and labor - 90 days
About Treadmills Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.


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ProForm 980 CS Treadmill Review

ProForm 980 CS Treadmill
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I purchased this item through Amazon on 2011-Dec-06. It arrived on December 18 through prior arrangement with the local freight carrier (Pilot Freight).
The day it arrived there was only one driver; he and I had to bull this thing up two flights of steps and along a 40-feet long sidewalk. Its shipping weight is 235 pounds.
We deposited it in the room where it was to be set up and used - fortunately, because it wasn't going anywhere else.
The room it is in has an 18-inch poured-concrete slab beneath it.
I started opening the shipping box and realized the front end was not pointing to the front. Asking my cockatiels to help swing it 180 degrees did not endear them to me.
About an hour later I had all the parts extracted and stored in neatish stacks around the room.
The manual - you *do* read the manual? - states that you should have at least two people for the assembly.
One can do it, it just takes a little more time, thought, and improvisation.
The manual is well written, laid-out well, and printed well. I recall no spelling, grammar, or typographical errors.
As with most products of this type you'll probably end up with a few extra bolts, nuts, or washers.
At two points during assembly you are required to tip the unit on its side and position and attach one of two support columns. With two people it's easy.
With one you need something to support the far end of the column as positioning and alignment is important.
A 32-gallon Rubbermaid trash barrel without the cover (that's what I had) is exactly the correct height for positioning.
When the far end is correctly supported the bolts line up perfectly with their threaded bushings.
I must note, also, that this product is one of the best-machined items I've seen or assembled.
Nothing was loose. Nothing was out of alignment. Parts Just Fit.
If any readers are familiar with the old Heathkit Electronics kits, the attention to detail in this product is every bit as high in my opinion.
If you have access to a ratchet set with sockets and Torx drivers, I'd suggest you use it.
Although the wrenches supplied work well, you won't get the torque that, in my opinion, you need to make this really solid.
Assembly took me about 5 hours all told; take your time and double-check things.
I enjoyed the assembly; I enjoy using the machine even more.
The treadmill has adjustable incline and variable speed.
The incline is adjustable in .5% or 1% increments from 0 to 12%.
Speed is adjustable in .1 mph or 1mph increments from 0 to 12mph.
The full-stop settings (0,1,2,3, etc) are available from dedicated buttons on the control panel.
Increments are selected by using one of the control arrow buttons below the columns of dedicated buttons.
Selected settings are clearly shown on a large backlighted LCD display with several display modes offered through a button on the control panel.
A pulse monitor is part of the system. By placing your right hand on the monitor "handle" below the control panel the system will switch on the monitor.
Grasping the other monitor "handle" with your left hand will allow the unit to read your pulse. It takes about 15 to 20 seconds to acquire a stable reading.
A wireless option with a chest-strap unit is available, but as of this review I've not tried it.
Built into the the console are 8 workouts selectable from a button on the console.
So far, I manually change settings as I feel the desire or need to go faster, slow down, or raise the incline.
Currently I use the machine one to two hours per day.
An intriguing feature I've not yet tried is called "iFit".
iFit workouts can be purchased on pre-programmed SD memory cards.
The cards are plugged into the SD slot on the console and the system reads the data from the card, automatically changing incline and speed as programmed.
Poking around Google reveals there are methods to create your own iFit-compatible recordings.
One more feature is a built-in audio system that can control most, if not all, members of the iPod family.
Lacking an iPod, a portable music player can also be used through the input connector at the back of the control panel.
Personally, I watch an episode of "Farscape" for each session.
I'll likely come back to this review for updates. For now I'll just note that I'm extremely happy with the machine, the quality of engineering, and smooth operation.

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Up the ante on your workout routine with this treadmill that features 24 workouts in 3 categories. Rock out while you work out with the built-in iPod compatible speakers.

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Proform 560 Crosstrainer Treadmill Review

Proform 560 Crosstrainer Treadmill
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I just put my Proform 560 together and so far it is a very good treadmill.
It is definitely quiet and runs smoothly. You can walk and run on it and it does not make a lot of rambling as much as other cheaper treadmills. My workout was for 30 mins with no problems. The programs to operate are really self-explanatory and manageable. I was very nervous about damages and missing parts, but all of the equipment was in the box and functioning appropriately. As for assembling the treadmill, everything was very easy. It took me and my father a little over 1hr to get everything completed. Actually the belt and the monitor was already together when we pulled it out of the box; the treadmill folds up which is how it came out of the box. I'm glad I can fold it to take up less space. So the only thing we had to do was place the handles on and the smaller accessories that were to be attached to the treadmill. Overall, I made a very good choice on this machine, plus I did get it for a very reasonable price at Academy for only 499.00. This so far is a definite keeper.


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