ProForm 7.5 Distance Trainer Treadmill Reviewed

The ProForm 7.5 Distance Trainer Treadmill has the standard ProForm features found on it.  It has its own fitness journal, quick speed and quick incline controls, a design that is beneficial for saving space, a dual grip heart monitor and 28 different workout programs.  In addition, it also has customized race programs and a specific type of cushioning designed by ProForm called ProResponse.  All of this is quite impressive for the price tag attached to the ProForm 7.5 Distance Trainer Treadmill, which is usually under $800.  This raises eyebrows -- how can something with so many features be priced so cheaply?

Well the bottom line is that this is an economy treadmill, and is not constructed with the strength that you will find in more expensive treadmills.  In fact, if you are going to use this for running I'd suggest you utilize another treadmill.  The construction simply will not hold up over time very well.  While you get a lot of cool features, they do you no good if the treadmill falls apart.

For example, one of the features is its quick speed controls.  It works like this.  There are a row of numbers -- 1 through 12 -- on the console.  Each one stands for miles per hour.  If you push six, the treadmill will instantly assume the speed of 6 mph.  A great feature on its own, but when you put it together with poor design, you probably don't want to push anything higher than a five.

One of the things I really liked about the ProForm 7.5 Distance Trainer Treadmill is that it has a two user fitness journal.  This is perfect for a husband and wife who both will share the treadmill.  Within this fitness journal you can track your progress and a variety other fitness stats.  It will show you how far you've gone on it so you can compare it to your fitness goals.

Another great feature is the fact that you can customize your workouts from the preprogrammed workouts included with the treadmill.  Of course, you probably only will want to use workouts that do not require distance running.  Which is a bit ironic considering this treadmill is a "distance trainer".

In the end, this is an excellent buy for the person who will use the treadmill for walking.  It is a poor buy for someone who wants to get a bit more of a work out. 

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