LifeSpan Fitness TR 2000-HRC Treadmill Review

I purchased this treadmill based on the awards and TV shows that I saw this unit featured for its small footprint. I have limited space in my townhome and have been looking for a folding treadmill that I could jog on. This has been a great unit and I LOVE the ability to walk uphill or downhill!

Anyone looking for a folding treadmill that takes up little space and has a great warranty and bells/whistles...this is your unit.

Product Description
A recommended treadmill by a leading consumer magazine, the easy-to-use and durable TR 2000-HRC from LifeSpan is loaded with features designed to meet the needs of walkers and joggers. Featuring a compact footprint and 20- by 56-inch running surface, this folding treadmill offers speed and incline buttons on the handlebars, which let you adjust the speed and incline without removing your hands; EZ-Drop fold system that provides assistance in the folding and un-folding process; and several preset programs that make it easy to vary the incline and distance as you walk.

Equipped with a 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor that supports speeds from 0.5 to 10 miles per hour, an 650-pound thrust, 2.5-inch precision ground rollers in the front that provide a smooth walking surface, and a 20- by 56-inch walking/running surface. Finally, the treadmill's console offers a heart-rate-controlled (HRC) program for more efficient workouts.
The TR 2000 folds to 32 inches wide by 59 inches tall.Once you set your target heart rate, the console automatically maintains the heart rate using the grip pulse or your own heart rate chest strap. The advanced console also allows you to track you speed, incline, distance, heart rate, and body mass calculation.

Key Features:

• Powerful 2.5 continuous duty motor
• Two-ply belt
• 20- by 56-inch running belt
• Speed range of .5 to 10 miles per hour
• 10 incline levels
• 650-pound thrust
• Folding design isolates the treadmill platform from the handlebar posts and console stability
• EZ-Drop folding mechanism
• 2.5-inch precision ground rollers in front, 2-inch rollers in the back
• 1-inch deck with aluminum side rails
• Advanced console motivational programming for speed, incline, distance, user setup, heart rate control, and body mass calculation
• Quick buttons and handlebar control buttons for speed and incline
• Two-color backlit display
• Contact heart rate and chest strap receiver (chest strap not included)
• Water bottle holder and storage compartments
• Heavy gauge steel welded frame
• 350-pound maximum user weight
• Footprint: 63.5 inches long by 32 inches wide by 53 inches tall
• Folded Dimensions: 32 inches long by 32 inches wide by 59 inches tall
• Product Weight: 220 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, motor - lifetime, parts - 5 years, labor - 1 year

The console displays incline, speed, time, distance, calories, heart rate, and step count.

The treadmill's motor is tucked underneath the frame for a space-saving design. Console Features:

• Readouts: Large blue backlit display shows calories burned, workout time, current speed, current incline, heart rate, distance travelled, and step count.
• Programs: Six Incline, five Speed, two Custom User, two My Zone Heart Rate Control and Body Mass Analysis. The Incline and Speed programs have five different intensity levels you can choose.
• Matrix: Shows your workout progress.
• Ease of Use: Speed and Incline can be controlled using the four preset quick speed and quick incline buttons, or the up and down arrows on the console or the toggle buttons mounted on the handlebars.
• Step Count: View the number of steps you're taking as you workout with the Intelli-Step feature that senses when your foot strikes the running belt and counts the number of steps during your workout.

Other Features:

• Up and Downhill Walking: Ten levels of incline and five levels of decline give you the ability to walk up and downhill during your workout.
• EZ-Drop Folding System: The TR2000 quickly and easily folds for compact storage. EZ-Drop also offers a quiet and safe way to unfold your treadmill.
• Open-Deck Design with Automatic Safety Pause: The motor is tucked underneath the frame which saves you floor space and lets you get close to the console without stepping on the front hood as you exercise. LifeSpan's Intelli-Guard technology senses when your foot no longer strikes the treadmill surface and will automatically pause for your safety.
• Wraparound Handlebars with Front Safety Bar: Provide extra protection on each side and include buttons to control speed and incline without removing your hands from the handlebars. The front safety bar is a quick grab away to give you extra stability and security.

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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