HealthRider Treadmills
The reputation of HealthRider comes from its introduction of the innovative Health Rider back in the 1990s. Thanks to this company, millions of people became interested in health equipment. Today, the company also makes HealthRider treadmills.
HealthRider treadmills are actually made by Icon Health and Fitness, which is the world's largest manufacturer of exercise equipment. It makes many well known treadmills like Weider, Reebok, Weslo and Nordic Track treadmills.
Many
of the Icon Fitness brands are good on features; Grip Pulse sensors and
iFit™ technology, using cds, videos and the internet, the iFit™ technology
automatically controls the speed, incline, or resistance of your machine.
HealthRider fitness treadmills also have the SoftTrack™ Cushioning system that ensure softer landing making the treadmill safer on ankles, knees and hips.
If you've looked at HealthRider treadmills before, you'll have noticed the new sleeker, cleaner lines of the new models.
HealthRider treadmills fall into the low to mid price range category. Prices range from around $400 to $1500. Don't be put off by this. For the price, a HealthRider treadmill is well built, you get lots of features and using one of these machines will be more than adequate for most.
Many of the treadmills from HealthRider come with patent-pending iFIT.com technology to interactively control your fitness equipment. It works by sending digital cues from the iFIT.com web site, compact discs, and videos to vary resistance, speed, and incline functions according to workouts developed by iFIT.com personal trainers.
However, you do not need internet access to use from iFIT as the CDs and videos provide excellent goal specific workouts without requiring a computer or the Internet. The iFIT can connect to a variety of media including your CD player, VCR, or computer.
iFIT provides the motivation you need by providing you with a certified personal trainer to guide you through a complete workout, providing encouragement and instruction while upbeat workout music keeps you moving.
All the iFIT media has been designed by Certified personal trainers who have developed the iFIT fitness workouts to provide you with the latest, most effective workouts in the fitness industry.
A quick review of HealthRider treadmills
HealthRider T600i Treadmill
You can change settings instantly with One Touch™ and Power Incline™ controls. The 1.5 CHP Continuous Duty Motor gives you all the power you need, while SoftTrack™ cushioning protects your joints. 6 workout programs and iFIT® compatibility will keep you motivated, and SpaceSaver® design lets you fold away your treadmill when not in use.
Features:
- SoftTrack™ Cushioning
- 4 Window LED Biologic™ Consoles
- BiolLogic™ Grip Pulse Sensors - your heart is monitor when grip the handle
- 2 CoolAire™ Fans
- 6 One Touch™ Workout Options
- FIT® Personal Training
HealthRider H550i Treadmill
You get the same features as that of the T600i by this treadmill comes with a more powerful 2.50 CHP motor. It comes with a 20" x 60" treadbelt which is a large as many other, more expensive brands.
Features:
- 0-10 MPH Speed Control that can be instantly changed
- 0-10% Incline you can instantly change the incline of the treadmill to work specific muscle groups
- 10 One Touch™ Workout Options that automatically adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill based upon your program selection
- BiolLogic™ Grip Pulse Sensors - your heart is monitor when grip the handle
- 2 CoolAire™ Fans
HealthRider R60 SoftStrider Treadmill
This piece of equipment features One Touch™ and Power Incline™ controls, SoftTrac™ cushioning, iFIT® compatibility and ten built-in workouts.
Features:
- 0-12 MPH Speed Control that can be instantly changed
- 0-10% Incline you can instantly change the incline of the treadmill to work specific muscle groups
- 10 One Touch™ Workout Options that automatically adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill based upon your program selection
- BiolLogic™ Grip Pulse Sensors - your heart is monitor when grip the handle
- 2 CoolAire™ Fans
- SoftTrac™ Cushioning - this shock-absorbing cushioned treadbelt that helps reduce the jolting and jarring of the knees, ankles, and joints.
Healthrider treadmills aren't for the serious athlete. But, for the majority, this is a good piece of kit. The features that are included make it fantastic value for money. The iFIT is a particular nice feature. Many consumer reviews give Healthrider treadmills a very good rating.
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