ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill Review

  About Fred Waters

The 2012 ProForm Pro 2000 is almost an exact duplicate of the NordicTrack Commercial 1500, which has been a very successful model with a good service record.  Both treadmills are built by Icon Fitness -  the largest fitness equipment company in the world.  The company excels in giving you the best value for your money.

The ProForm Pro 2000 is designed for walkers, joggers and runners, although I would suggest that serious/fanatic  runners considering upgrading.  You will find that when selling for $1,299, the Pro 2000 generally will out spec the competition in regards to the major components.  It also is iFit Live compatible, which offers some very innovative features designed to motivate you to achieve your fitness goals.  

Note: The ProForm Pro 2000 treadmill typically sells for $1,299 with shipping. A good value. Go to ProFormTreadmills.com for the latest deal.*

I particularly like the fact that you can incline and decline the ProForm Pro 2000 deck, giving you the sense that you are running up and down hills.  It also lets you work additional lower body muscles.

ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill Features

3.25 Continuous Duty HP Motor —  This is a slightly larger motor than you will find on other treadmills at this price range.  It will run effortlessly during your workouts, even at higher speeds or with heavier individuals.  ProForm designs their motors to run cooler and to use less energy than the competition.

20" x 60" Running Surface — When I was out to visit the company they made it a point to tell me the 60" is the actual running surface. They mentioned that other companies advertising a 60" treadbelt may have a running surface as much as 4" shorter because part of the belt is covered by shrouds. This is an excellent length for speed and interval training.

iFit Live Compatible — iFit Live allows for 2-way communication between your ProForm Pro 2000 treadmill and the Internet. This is how it works: You create a profile and define your fitness goals at iFit.com. Through your Wi-Fi connection, iFit will download personalized workouts programs that cover an eight week duration. They are designed by fitness trainers like Jillian Michaels of Biggest Loser fame and include audio coaching.  Your stats are recorded  in real time and are downloaded to your iFit.com account, allowing you to track your progress.  There are also a series of training routines for 5K, 10K, and marathon races.

In addition, through Google Maps, you can simulate exercising on trails and roadways throughout the world. With the use of a laptop or Smart Phone that you can place on the console, you can define a route on Google Maps, and your treadmill will simulate the terrain by adjusting the incline or decline. In addition, you can get a street, satellite, or earth view as you run the route. There is also a library of existing routes through famous cityscapes or national parks. I tried it when I was at their corporate headquarters and was able to virtually run down my local streets 2000 miles away.

With iFit Live you can also compete in sponsored races. There are a series of scheduled races through predetermined routes. As you race you can view your progress in relation to the leader and the pack.  One of their recent race had 2,000 competitors. (Note: There is an additional cost for this feature, and you need a wireless internet connection.)

24 Installed Workout Programs — If you don't want to spend the money for iFit Live the ProForm Pro 2000 treadmill has a generous selection of workout programs that let you choose from high intensity, speed, incline or calorie-burn workout routines.  The programs control the speed and incline of the treadmill.

Service Coverage — The ProForm Pro 2000 comes with a lifetime motor, five year parts and one year labor warranty.  Comparable to a few other models in this price range, including the NordicTrack Commercial 1500.

Speaker System with iPod/MP3 Player — You get two 3" high-excursion drivers (speakers) that have impressive sound clarity considering they are built into a treadmill console. You can plug in your iPod or MP3 player and rock out as you burn off those calories.

Our Review — ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill

If you have read some of my other ProForm and NordicTrack treadmill reviews, you will find them repetitious because many of the components and features are similar.  However, the overriding theme on most of these reviews is that fact that both brands offer you some of the best value for your money.  The ProForm Pro 2000 is no exception when it is for sale at $1,299.   For the price you are getting some impressive components, in addition,  you get a decent sound system, iFit Live compatibility and the ability to decline the deck.  And it is all covered with a generous warranty.

My only comments are if you are a fanatical runner you will probably want to upgrade to a treadmill in the $2,000+ range.  In addition, I feel the 350 lbs. user weight limit is excessive.  I would put it around 280 lbs.  I tend to be more conservative than most manufacturers.  That said for your more typical treadmill user the ProForm Pro 2000 is an excellent choice.

Go to ProFormTreadmills.com to learn more.*