LifeSpan Treadmill Review

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LifeSpan treadmills have been getting some impressive reviews and ratings. And that appears to be driving their sales, as it should. LifeSpan is an up and coming player that is carving out a niche for itself among established brands. Their machines seem to find a nice balance between quality construction, appealing design and attractive features. And their market share will probably expand at the expense of manufacturers that are resting on past laurels.

Now I haven't tried all their models, there are 9, but the ones I did test seem to have a solid feel and ran very smoothly and quietly. In addition, the feedback I've gotten is they hold up well.

LifeSpan Treadmill Line-up

Their models start with a small compact treadmill and progress to commercial grade models for the home. Prices range from $800 - $3,500. Few companies have such a wide selection. Within their line-up are some gems and some rough cut stones. In particular, the LifeSpan TR3000i and TR4000i are the models that seem to be getting most of the press. They both come with the Fitness Club download feature (See Below). And they have some interesting pre-installed workout programs that are geared for specific fitness goals like weight loss, healthy living and sports training.

LifeSpan Fitness Club

One of the benefits of owning one of several LifeSpan treadmills (1200i, 3000i, 4000i) is a free membership to their Fitness Club. There is an interactive USB port that allows you to transfers information from your treadmill to your computer to track progress. For example, when you purchase the TR4000i you get a free membership to the Fitness Club, which is like an online personal trainer. Not only can you track your progress, the software will set goals, create a customized exercise plan, and compare progress to their goals. This concept is intriguing and may be a direction other manufacturers need to follow.

According to their president, Peter Schenk, "We are dedicated to being a leader in this behavioral shift driving the integration of fitness equipment with the internet and developing features that make our equipment more effective, engaging and entertaining."

Best Buy Ratings

Regarding the various best buy ratings LifeSpan boasts. A couple come from some credible sources, including one from Health Magazine. Health Magazine rated the LifeSpan TR4000i treadmill a "Best Buy". What they appear to like the most was the Interactive Fitness Club Feature. Although they were also impressed with the quality of the machine.

Another "Best Buy" comes from Consumer Guide. This rating is questionable since they often do not test the products. Also the LifeSpan TR1000 and TR2000 received some very average ratings from a leading consumer magazine, whose name I cannot mention.

It should be noted that the customer ratings on Amazon are between 4.5 and 5 stars, which is impressive.

Our Review - LifeSpan Treadmills

LifeSpan has the potential to be a serious player in the $1,000 - $2,000 price range. Their equipment appears to be durable, there's some thought behind the designs, and features like the Fitness Club could be very appealing. Personally, I am not sure I would use the Fitness Club membership, but the motivational concept behind it has merit.

I like the compact design of the TR2000, it has good cushioning and was fairly quiet. The TR3000i is intriguing with the ability to interact with a online web site. The "commercial grade" residential models seem to be a bit pricey for what you get.

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