Proform treadmills are excellent for people who love to walk or jog. These treadmills are economical and are designed for low intensity excercises. So if you want an economical beginner treadmill, this one may be for you.
But for a serious runner, it is not the best treadmill. These treadmills aren’t meant to face heavy workouts.
Company Background…
Proform transformed the treadmill industry by bringing in the now world-known SpaceSaver(R) fold-away design treadmills. It made their Proform brand famous and associated with treadmills.
Proform treadmills are designed by the biggest producer and seller of exercise item in the world, viz. Icon Health and Fitness. It employees over 4,800 people and has 10 manufacturing locations in the United Stated, Canada and China.
Proform has the biggest range of treadmills in the market today. Most of them, belong to the entry level(less than $500) to the mid-class(about $1,000-$2,000) price range.
Drawback
The major drawback of Proform treadmills is that most of them carry short 90 day warranties. Also, there were few complaints about the sturdiness of their machines.
Summary…
Don’t forget the quality of the purchase is directly related to its price. Even for a treadmill. For a serious runner looking for a quality treadmill with extensive warranties, then buy treadmills priced at $1,500 minimum.