A Review Of The Smooth 5.45 Treadmill: Rated A Best Buy

Before you spend money on a folding treadmill for the home, be sure to take a look at the Smooth 5.45 treadmill by Smooth Fitness. It is an excellent treadmill with an excellent price of just under $1000. This machine is a remake, or an upgrade, of the Smooth 5.25 treadmill. The upgrades on this machine were made primarily due to customer response. The 5.25 always stayed on top of the "best buy" list because of user reviews, but Smooth Fitness truly wanted to make a machine that met all of their customers' needs.

A lot of people ask me why a treadmill like the Smooth 5.45 can be offered for such an affordable price. The answer is in the bottom line. Smooth Fitness doesn't deal with middlemen or retail stores. They only offer their machines online. Cutting out the overhead that is involved with brick and mortar businesses gives Smooth Fitness an advantage and customers love it. Smooth Fitness brings upscale machines to the marketplace at affordable prices.

Smooth Fitness knows that a machine is only as good as the motor that is inside of it. The Smooth 5.45 has a quiet, smooth, 2.5 continuous duty motor that is ideal for people who walk or lightly jog. People who have this machine report that the motor is so quiet they can use it anytime of the night or day without disturbing everyone around them. This is great for moms of small children who may be napping or going to be early.

The only thing I would like to point out is the Smooth 5.45's motor is best for people who will be walking or lightly jogging. Intense runners may find the motor on the Smooth 5.45 treadmill isn't powerful enough for them. If you are a runner, you may want to opt for the Smooth 6.45. It has a more powerful motor and can handle the pounding of intense running.

Most everyone who has used the Smooth 5.45 treadmill comments on its high tech shock absorption deck. They report that there is a very noticeable difference between the deck on the 5.45 and other machines-or outside walking surfaces. Users love this machine. People with knee, joint, or back problems are reporting that it is an ideal machine for them and they are able to walk longer on it.

A welcome upgrade from the 5.25 to the Smooth 5.45 was the deck. It was extended to make it more accommodating and comfortable for long-limbed individuals. Also, the durability and the stability of this machine was improved. The Smooth 5.45 treadmill weighs in at 210 pounds, which is 20 pounds heavier than the previous model. No matter how much of a pounding you give this machine, she isn't going anywhere. Please keep in mind that this machine is rather difficult to move around so make sure you set it up where you think you'll want it permanently!

With all of the changes that have been made to create the Smooth 5.45 treadmill, one thing that stayed the same is the dependable warranty that comes with all Smooth Fitness machines. This machine comes with a 3 year parts warranty, a one year labor/service warranty and a lifetime warranty on the motor. With everything taken into consideration, the Smooth 5.45 is on my "best buy" list. It is an excellent folding treadmill for the home for under $1000.