Smooth Fitness 5.65 Folding Treadmill

Product Description

Smooth Fitness 565 Folding Treadmill , Spirit Esprit El 455 20 Inch Stride Elliptical , C Fidence Fitness 2 In 1 Elliptical Trainer , Nautilus E514 Elliptical Trainer , Stamina 1350 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike , Compact but solid, this feature-rich treadmill includes a dual-stage, soft-drop folding mechanism, deluxe sound system, and quick speed and incline buttons. The Smooth 5.65 treadmill has a gas shock-assist lift so you can gently tilt the 60-inch treadmill deck into position and wheel it away for storage. Then softly drop fold the treadmill back into place when you're ready to use it.
The 5.65 folds up and is put away easily on smooth-rolling transport wheels. The 5.65 folds up and is put away easily on smooth-rolling transport wheels. The compact yet strong frame of the treadmill is built to handle walking and light running, while the soft-drop, easy-lever folding system makes it easier to store. The 5.65 comes complete with a deluxe music system with speakers and an auxiliary input jack for your iPod/MP3 player, CD player or other audio device, a 3 Window LED w/ LCD Dot Matrix that screens time, distance, heart rate, calories, speed, and include console with easy-to-read buttons displaying speed, time, distance, incline, calories burned, and heart rate, plus a wireless heart rate monitor for convenience. Also included is a water bottle holder.
The 5.65 features 14 challenging fitness programs to challenge your workout, including a manual program that lets you determine the pace and intensity, and 13 speed/incline combo programs. This treadmill also incorporates Smooth's Impression Shock Absorption Technology that responds to your footfalls and reduces impact on your joints and back so you can work out safely and for a longer time.
Soft-Drop Folding Design A compact treadmill shouldn't require hoisting and heaving to fold. With the Smooth 5.65 treadmill gas shock-assist lift you can gently tilt the treadmill deck into position and wheel it away on the smooth-rolling transport wheels for storage. Then softly drop fold the Smooth 5.65 back into place and it's ready for use.
2.75 HP Continuous Duty Treadmill Motor Built for long life and complete silence, the 2.75 horsepower continuous duty motor is engineered with an advanced Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuit board more typically found on commercial treadmills. Speed sensors working in conjunction with the PWM ensure smooth speed changes and noise-free operation.
Deluxe Sound System Attach your iPod/MP3 player, CD player or other audio device to the auxiliary input jack and be energized as your own soundtrack blazes out of the Smooth 5.65 console.
3 Window LED w/ LCD Dot Matrix The 3 Window LED w/ LCD Dot Matrix livens up your 5.65 treadmill screen displaying time, distance, heart rate, calories, speed and incline.
Quick Speed and Incline Adjust the Smooth 5.65 treadmill incline and speed easily. The buttons are accessible on the handrails of the Smooth 5.65 and will not distract your workout.
The LED Dot Matrix displays monitors time, distance, heart rate, calories, speed, and incline.. 14 Challenging Programs 14 challenging treadmill programs including a manual program that allows you to alter speed or incline at any time during your work and 13 speed/incline programs that automatically modify both.
Im-Pression Shock Absorption Cushioning System This exclusive technology provides a soft landing for the front foot and firm push-off for the rear foot, reducing harmful impact on the joints and back. Exercise on the Smooth 5.65 treadmill safely, comfortably and for longer periods of time with less fatigue.
Heart Rate Control with Wireless Heart Rate Strap Using the pulse reading from the ergonomically-positioned hand grip pulse monitors, the computer will automatically adjust the intensity of your treadmill workout to reach your optimal fat burning or endurance training zone. Add a chest strap for hands-free heart rate monitoring that helps you get results faster.
Water Bottle Holder The Smooth 5.65 treadmill offers a convenient water bottle holder for your most intense treadmill workouts.
Features:

• Soft-drop folding treadmill
• Deluxe sound system with auxiliary input jack for iPod/MP3 player
• 3 Window LED w/ LCD Dot Matrix displaying time, distance, heart rate, calories, speed and incline.
• Quick-control speed and incline
• Shock-absorbing cushioning system lessens impact on joints
• 2.75 HP continuous-duty treadmill motor
• 20 by 55 inch walking surface
• Footprint: 31 by 73 inches (W x L)
• Lifetime warranty on the frame and motor, 4-year warranty on parts and electronics, 2-year labor warranty
• Treadmill weighs 195 pounds; 300-pound maximum user weight

Product Specifications:

• Footprint: 31 by 73 inches (W x L)
• Walking Surface: 20 by 55 inches
• Unit Weight: 195 pounds
• Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds
• Speed Range: 0.5 - 10
• Incline Levels: 0 - 15
• Programs: 14
• Motor Horsepower: 2.75 CHP
• Roller Size: 2 inches
• Frame Type: Folding

This review is from: Smooth Fitness 5.65 Folding Treadmill (Sports)
I needed a treadmill for walking and for my wife to do some jogging on. So after I stated looking one the net I came across the Smooth 5.65 and liked its price point and warranty but was worried about the low incline that a previous reviewed talked about. So I called one of the people at smooth fitness and they told me on the current "2011" model the unit did indeed have a 15% incline. He also assured me that the unit would be able to take my walking and my wife jogging but if I was going to start running i should upgrade to the next model. At 58 , with bad knees, I don't plan on doing any more running so I placed my order for the 5.65 and the sales person was nice enough to give me a $50 discount.

It took about two week to get, the box was heavier then I was expecting and had to call my son over to help me get it in the room. After that set up wasn't to hard. Once i set it up I busted out my protractor to measure the incline, which turned out to be about 14 1/2%, not quite 15% but much closer then the 8% one of the reviews had stated.

The unit runs quietly & smoothly (as one would guess from a company called smooth fitness). over all I'm very pleased with the machine and would recommend it to a friend.