Image 17.5S Treadmill Review

Don't trust the inflated list price here on Amazon, it actually retails for $ 450. This is a closeout model on w a l m a r t.com, search for the model IMTL49606 and you'll see a bevy of true reviews there AND a lower price ($ 374)! It's averaging 3.5/5 stars there so I rated it that as well here on Amazon so other users can have an idea of the quality of this product.

Product Description
Get in tiptop shape even when it's pouring outside with the Image 17.5S treadmill. Powered by a 2.75-horsepower motor, the treadmill offers such features as one-step incline and speed controls, a ClearView backlit LCD display, and an AirSoft Plus Cushioning system, all of which team up to create a comfortable, satisfying home workout experience. The treadmill's most user-friendly features are the Digital Quick Speed Control, which lets you instantly adjust the speed up to 10 miles per hour, and the Quick Incline control, which lets you vary the incline from 0 to 10 percent. Using the one-touch buttons, you can create a custom training regimen whether you want to boost your cardio fitness or challenge your quads and calves. The 17.5S's ClearView display, meanwhile, tracks your speed, time, distance, calories burned, pulse, heart rate, incline, and pace, making it easy to monitor your workout progress. And frequent runners will love the AirSoft Plus Cushioning system, which protects your joints from wear and tear over the long haul.

The 17.5S also offers several preset workout programs to keep you challenged, including two 30-minute workouts designed to help you burn 300 or 400 calories respectively, a pair of 40-minute workouts that help you burn 500 or 600 calories, a 5-kilometer distance program, and a 10-kilometer distance program. Other features include a durable, nonslip 18-by-52-inch tread belt; a step counter that keeps track of your total steps; an EKG pulse grip sensor; a sturdy frame that folds up for easy storage; and a CoolAire workout fan built into the console. The Image 17.5S treadmill, which offers a capacity of 275 pounds, measures 32 by 53.7 by 69.4 inches (W x H x D). The product offers the following warranties: three years on the motor and 90 days on parts and labor.

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 Epic 1200 Pro Elliptical Review

Epic is just yet another brand name created by Icon Health & Fitness which also includes Nordictrack, ProForm, Weider, and Healthrider to name a few.Essentially the Epic EL 1200 is the top-of-the line ProForm.They gave it a new brand because they realize the ProForm brand represents the lower end of the elliptical trainer market.Having previously had a 7-yo top of the line Nordictrack Elliptical, I can vouch (so far) that this machine is indeed pseudo-commercial quality and I would say is on par with the construction quality of ellipticals costing nearly twice as much.The question is, will it last, which is yet to be seen.

It's really beefy and HUGE.This is in part because it has a motorized adjustable ramp to adjust the incline to turn from an elliptical trainer into almost a stair climber.Note that the motorized ramp is patented technology licensed from none other than Precor.Precor is widely acknowledged as the king of the commercial/health club quality elliptical machines and the Precor cost upwards of $3K or more!

We did have a problem with the machine initialy in that during assembly at the factory a hole that was drilled hit some wiring causing the resitance function to not work.Being a brand new model from a huge company like Icon that builds all their stuff in China, this is not entirely surprising to me given that I got the very first production run, Version A, model from Costco (last one,floor model - Costco no longer carries it - got a STEAL of a deal).I'm ICON has worked out any assembly glitches since then.

The machine is extremely smooth and as I said, BEEFY.WAY better engineered than our old Nordictrack.Huge bolts, lots of bearings, etc. It does truly feel like a commercial quality machine.Because of the adjustable ramp, the flywheel has to go in back which makes this machine have a very long footprint, much longer than machines with the flywheel in front (like Sole) so if you have space issues, this probably wouldn't be a good choice.The length is 7-1/2 feet long!

It has all the basic functions on the control panel and they all work well.You can even program your own custom workouts.The only feature missing you see on some higher end models is the ability for the machine to alter the resistance automatically based on your heart rate.However from what I understand the Healthrider Accurate wireless health monitor is compatible with this machine so you can at least get wireless heart rate readings.

As with all these machines, it is the long term performance that is important.It only comes with a 90-day warranty which makes no sense considering they created the Epic brand just for the machine apparently to reflect its higher quality but they give it the same warranty as their lower end machines?This may refelect their uncertainty how this brand new machine will perform over the long-term.The 4-year extended warranty though was only like $130 if I recall, so it baffled me why this higher end, 'commercial quality' machine doesn't come with at least a one year warranty.The 90-day is going to scare a lot of people off looking for a high-quality machine I think.

In using it a while and looking it over, it definitely is the most commercial-like quality machine I've seen come from Icon (ProForm, Nordictrack) so far, but it isn't a Precor.There's alot of cheap flimsy plastic parts covering the components.They look fine though and are common on most machines. It does have a decent 18" stride length and oversized foot rests with this grippy gelmaterial.

I researched these machines a lot.Bottom line, if you want an adjustable incline and don't have $3K to spend for a Precor, this is the ticket.If you don't need the adjustable incline, go with the Sole E25 or E35 for $200-$500 more and get an even higher quality machine with a smaller footprint.I think Sole is the best overall value consider their quality, but this is a close second and a first for value if you want adjustable incline.Be sure to get the 4-year warranty extention if you do by one, then you can rest assured you are covered.




Product Description
ProForm Epic 1200 Pro EllipticalStop trouble spots with Quick Target Toning. With the touch of a button select the trouble spot, buns, thighs, back of legs, hips etc, and let the elliptical do the rest. The Power Incline Ramp automatically configures to the right position and the sophisticated resistance mech controls your resistance throughout your entire workout to focus on your selected trouble spot.

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Impulse Sport 9 Heart Rate Monitor Review

This is the 2nd heart rate monitor I've owned.The first one was a Polar which worked great but I lost the watch.So I got this one fir $69 and it works great.I wish I had bought it here for cheaper.Anyhow, the thing works, the straps aren't too bad, it's pretty standard and light.And in fact, the Impulse watch is also compatible with my Polar strap, so in case one breaks, I've got a backup I guess.I'm happy with it.

Product Description
Stylish heart rate monitor featuring dot-matrix type display. Ideal for general fitness training.

Heart rate
Time of day
Calendar
Daily alarm
Single heart zone setting
Hi & lo heart zone alarm
10 hour stopwatch
10 hour single and repeat countdown timer
Scan showing maximum, average and minimum heart rate
LIGHTWEIGHT TRANSMITTER BELT INCLUDED
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 1 Lb

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Pure Fitness Inversion Therapy Table Review

I've been having severe lower back pain for years and have been going to a chiropracter for about 8 months now with no improvment. I purchased this item 3 weeks ago and for the first time in about 3 years, I'm finally getting some relief. I am very encouraged that if I keep using this, my back pain will at the very least be greatly reduced. Although it still hurts, I can tell it's improving. The product itself is very sturdy, and as far as inversion tables go, you can't beat the price I got on Amazon. It was also easy to put together. VERY happy with my purchase!!

Product Description
Inversion table is a great way to keep the body and back in healthy shape, 3 position bench, folds for easy storage, relieves back pressure, increases blood circulation, promotes stretching & improves posture, adjustable leg height, includes water bottle, weight limit 220lb.

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Smooth Fitness 5.45 Folding Treadmill Review

Consider buying it from the manufacturer web site (smoothfitness.com).Why?This thing is massive!Read on...

GOOD POINTS:My wife and I use it every day.It is solid as a rock and quiet.We absolutely got our money's worth and I'd buy it again, hands-down.

BAD POINTS: It is MASSIVE!Because we bought this from Amazon, it came shipped to us just like you'd think.But at 200+ lbs, it remained in our garage until five guys from church came and carried it to our basement.Once there, I had to assemble it.

Mind you, assembly is mostly-done for you.But there's work for you to do, and don't make any mistake about it.Setting this thing up takes time and effort, but it's worth it.

ADVICE: buy this from the manufacturer's web site and pay for their White Glove service.If you do, once it arrives someone will lug it to any room in your home and *then* assemble it for you.Trust me on this, just spend the money and let someone else deal with it!Learn from my mistake.If you opt to save money like I did, you will be sorry you did when this thing arrives at the end of your driveway.At least I was.

One last thing: make sure where you put it has an AC outlet nearby.You will need it (this thing needs power).If you do like me and put it in your basement, go out and buy a power-strip (with a 10-foot or more cord) and have it handy, so the installation people can plug it in once it's all assembled.In our case, I even taped-down the power-strip cable to the floor, so you don't trip over it.

Again, once assembled and where it's suppose to be in your home, this is money well spent.I can't tell you enough how solid and reliable it is.Just pay someone else to deal with the set-up hassle and you'll be all set.

Product Description
When designing the 5.45 folding treadmill we took one of our all-time best selling units, the Smooth 5.25, and made it better but kept the same low price. The 5.45 folding treadmill continues our tradition of manufacturing quality treadmills at an affordable price. At 210 pounds this "budget" treadmill is as solid a machine, as sturdy as any you've used at the health club. Smooth's legendary Swing Arm Shock Absorption provides unrivaled comfort. The 5.25 offers a variety of training programs and a generous 20" x 55" deck this treadmill will be an outstanding exercise partner for years to come.

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Six Mode Multi-function Cross Training Safety Light Review

great light, different blinking modes.Could be better to mount on the body, but second use for bike mount is awesome!

Product Description
A light combo that does it all it will clip on your waist or you can use it with the included armband. and also Will mount on your bike with the included bike mount. will work for Bikes or people walking or jogging. Has six diffrent modes of lighting from steady on to slow and fast flashing. this is a real eye catcher which is ideal for anyone wanting to be seen. Requires 2 AAA Batteries (not included) 2500 foot Visibility ***Item is on backorder and may not be in untill 12/22 and is not Gaurenteed for Christmas Delivery, Sorry***

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Weighted Balls by WellnessGear 1-Pair 2 LB WW-6055 2 LB. Review

These weighted balls are very easy to hold and didn't slip out of my hands.I'd highly recommend them.

Product Description
Our Weighted Balls are big improvements on dumbbells in that they are easier to hold more versatile and safer. Available in three weights they are perfect for aerobics pilates yoga walking and general upper body exercises. Grab the easy-to-grip soft balls and you will be able to conduct dozens of exercises that will tone and strengthen your triceps biceps chest and shoulders. Highly durable they will not burst if dropped and will never deflate. Filled with a precision weighted material for perfect balance. (1-pair) Choose between 1 lbs 2 lbs and 3 lbs.

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