Refurbished Fitness Equipment: Smooth Fitness 5.45 Folding Treadmill Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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Product Description:
Looking for a cost-effective, space-saving treadmill for the home? Look no further than the Smooth Fitness 5.45 folding treadmill, which despite its moderate price tag offers a ton of high-end features. The centerpiece of the Smooth 5.45 treadmill is the dual-stage, soft-drop folding system, which includes a gas shock-assist lift that lets you gently tilt the deck into position and wheel it away for storage. Then, when it's time for your next workout, you can use the convenient foot-operated lever to lower it softly back into place. The treadmill also boasts a 20-by-55-inch Whisper Weave treadbelt. Running treadmills are often extremely noisy, but the Smooth 5.45's Whisper Weave technology helps make this treadmill as quiet as any on the market today. Plus, the treadmill's running surface is as wide as the company's most expensive models. And despite its small size, the Smooth 5.45's stable frame delivers the same smooth, shake-free performance normally found on health club treadmills.
Built for long life and complete silence, the Smooth 5.45's powerful 2.5-horsepower motor is engineered with an advanced Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuit board. In conjunction with the optical speed sensors, the PWM virtually eliminates noise and helps the treadmill change speeds smoothly. Perhaps the best feature for frequent runners, however, is the patented suspension running deck, which is proven to lessen the impact of walking and running. The entire running deck and frame is suspended on two pivots, increasing the cushioning and reducing the harmful impact on your ankles, knees, hips, and back.
The Smooth 5.45 also offers a variety of workout programs to keep your body and mind refreshed. The workouts--which are customizable to meet your personal fitness level--include manual, interval incline, interval speed, weight loss, 5K self-learning/competition, and heart rate control. Finally, the treadmill offers nine storable user profiles, which is particularly handy for households with multiple users. Just select your profile and you're set--no need to key in your personal settings before every treadmill workout. The treadmill lets up to nine people save their age, weight, and target heart rate info for instant access. Other features include an intuitive LCD console that tracks your speed, incline, distance, calories, time, and pulse; built-in water bottle holders; and bottom transport wheels.

The Smooth 5.45 treadmill includes a dual-stage folding system for easy storage.Specifications: