LiveStrong Fitness LS10.0T Treadmill Review

  About Fred Waters

A Solid Buy at $999

The LiveStrong Fitness LS10.0T treadmill competes at the very competitive $999 price, probably the most competitive price in the treadmill industry.  You have brands like Horizon, NordicTrack, ProForm, Sole and Smooth all competing for sales at that psychologically appealing price. I never understood why $1,000 sounds so much more than $999!

So how does the LiveStrong LS10.0T compare? It is a solid built treadmill that feels very stable and runs quietly, and has a good service record.

Note: The LiveStrong Fitness LS10.0T treadmill typically sells for $999 with free inside shipping ($99 value). Go to www.LiveStrong.com for the latest deal.*

LiveStrong is built by Johnson Fitness, who also builds Horizon and Vision Fitness.  In fact, LiveStrong has replaced Horizon treadmills in all Dick's Sporting Goods. I feel the LiveStrong brand is substantially better in both engineering and the design.

More Than an Horizon with Yellow Stripes

When I was talking to a fitness equipment store manager and mentioned I was going to look at the new LiveStrong Treadmills, he said, "Oh, Horizon with yellow stripes."  Actually, they are not a remake of Horizon with a different name and color. 

The LiveStrong treadmills are a hybrid of Horizon and Vision Fitness.  They took some of the best components with the highest success rates and incorporated them into the LiveStrong machines.  However, in the process they kept the prices very competitive. 

Another factor about the LiveStrong treadmills is tha,t with each purchase, the company donates money to Lance Armstrong's charitable foundation that fights cancer.  And this may or may not mean anything, but Lance endorses these treadmills.  Celebrity endorsements do nothing for me, but for many, they can impact a purchasing decision.

LiveStrong Fitness LS10.0T Features...

2.75 Continuous Duty HP Motor — Usually at this price you find treadmills with 2.5 HP motors. So you are getting a slight boost in power.  The motor is good for walkers and joggers.

20" x 55" Running Area —  Typically, companies define the length in terms of the treadbelt.  What they don't tell you is that often the treadbelt is covered with several inches of shroud.  So that would mean this treadmill offers a slightly longer running area over the typical $999 treadmill.

Livetrack Interactive™ Technology — With the use of a USB you can record you workouts on your elliptical and download them on your own personal account on LiveStrong.com. You can track your progress online, manage your diet and calorie input and get free workout programs that can be downloaded on your treadmill. They are designed by Lance's personal trainer and come out quarterly. In addtion, there is a massive amount of information regarding health and fitness.

Built-in Fitness Journal — You have the ability to store and monitor your progress on your treadmill over a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

Speakers with iPod/MP3 Input — This feature is becoming standard on most new models.  The sound isn't great, but it is preferable to exercising with headphones.  There is also a fan built into the console, which is also a nice add-on.

Warranty — The LiveStrong LS10.0T comes with lifetime motor, 3-year parts and 1-year labor coverage.  Brands like NordicTrack and ProForm only have 1-year parts.  The Sole F63 is similar to the LS10.0T.  The Smooth 5.65 has the same coverage for the motor and parts, but has a 2-year labor warranty.

Heavy Unit Weight — I feel one of the features that is a standout is the weight of the LS10.0T.  It weighs 240 lbs.  With the combination of the frame design and the overall weight, you have a very stable and solid machine.   However, the extra weight does make it a bit difficult to move around.  This is a treadmill you want to leave in place.

Our Review - LiveStrong Fitness LS10.0T Treadmill

The LiveStrong LS10.0T treadmill is a contender at $999. When I tested it, it felt very sturdy and stable. It ran very quietly, even at higher speed. And most importantly, the feedback I got is that it is a low-maintenance machine.

I would say it is very comparable to the Smooth and Sole $999 treadmill. The difference is you contribute to a charity when you buy a LiveStrong treadmill.

One last note: When talking to a salesperson at Dick's he mentioned they had less service issues with the LiveStrong treadmill than other brands in the store.

Go to www.LiveStrong.com to learn more.*

Also see the NordicTrack C 900 Treadmill Review. Similar in price with some interesting features like ifit Live.