The Runner's World editors
evaluated what they consider to be the 10 best treadmills.
We were very pleased to have our exclusive Smooth Treadmill
rated among the top brands. The conclusion was,
"Today's treadmills are better than ever. In
particular, most brands have improved their stability and
controls. Meanwhile, they continue to offer a dazzling
variety of features."
They went on to say, "We're not
surprised that treadmills are getting better. With surveys
consistently placing treadmills at the top of
home-exercise-equipment sales, the major manufacturers have
to keep improving their products to stay competitive."
"Whatever your reasons for running,
today's treadmills can duplicate almost anything you might
do on the track, road or trail. And you can run at any time
of the day or night, with no concern for weather, traffic or
other hazards. Convenience plays a big role in the growing
popularity of treadmill running."
The review focused on higher-end
"home" or "residential" treadmills
priced between $1,400 to $4,500. This is the range of
machines that can withstand the rigors of a regular workout
from a dedicated runner. The article goes on to say that you
may find cheaper models with similar features, but they will
not hold up over time.
The Runner's World staff evaluated each
treadmill by the following criteria (which is what you
should consider when buying a new treadmill):
Cushioning - How well the
treadmill's belt and deck absorb the shock of your foot
strikes? This does not necessarily mean you want a
treadmill that has the softest feel.
Stability - The smoothness of
the ride is probably the most important quality of a
good treadmill. Is it solid and secure? Or does it flex,
jiggle and hesitate as you run?
Actual Pace - This is the pace
accuracy based on actual distance in comparison to the
display reading. The rating below is based on an 08:00
minute display. The closer to that time the better the
accuracy.
Decibels - This tests how loud
the treadmill is at an 08:00 pace. The lower the number
the quieter.
We're very pleased to have our Smooth brand included in this
elite club of the "10 Best Treadmills." Smooth
Treadmills are sold exclusively and direct from the
manufacturer. We are only one of two models that is sold
direct. This allows our prices to be considerably lower then
the other models that were evaluated. In addition, our price
was the only one that included shipping.
The special features listed in the article were: Stores
information on up to 4 different users, touch-hand-grip
heart-rate monitor picks up signal in 5 to 7 seconds and
shows instantaneous heart rate on display.
According to Runner's World, "the
Smooth receives high marks for stability, which we
consider the most important treadmill attribute."
In addition it had one of the highest
ratings for cushioning.
Our rating for "Actual Pace" was one of the most
accurate. And the Smooth had the
lowest decibels rating for noise level. One final
note, we offered the best overall warranty of all the
brands listed.
Selling direct from the factory gives us the opportunity
to offer you the best deal for a treadmill that can
accommodate the serious and not so serious runner. Our price
was one of the lowest of all the models reviewed. We
encourage you to check out our full range of Smooth
treadmills.
