If you want to lose weight and maintain it easily, you may want to check out the Daytona Treadmill from Yowza Fitness.
It comes with the Intelligent Weight Management System (IWM) which uses a precision wireless scale to monitor daily changes to your weight and body mass index.
It can detect subtle changes and then sends information to your treadmill to alter your daily workout program. So you burn off any extra calories you may have indulged in the day before.
You also get Yowza's patented Swing Arm Cushioning system for better joint protection, extra long 60" running deck, iPod dock with speakers and a 3 speed fan for extra comfort.
Is it the right treadmill for you? Here's what to know about the Daytona before you buy:
Quick Stats:
Price: $1999 + Free Shipping
Motor: 3.0 HP Continuous Duty
Speed: 0.5 -11 MPH
Incline: 0 - 12%
Treadbelt: 20 x 60"
Folding: No
Heart Rate: Yes - Hand Grip
350 lb Weight Capacity Deck
iPod dock with Speaker System
16 Built-in Workouts
Lifetime Frame and Motor, 5 Years on Parts and Electronics, 2 Years on in-home Labor
Strengths:
1) Intelligent Weight Management System
Lose weight and maintain it easily with the IWM system on the Daytona.
How does it work? With your treadmill, you also get a free precise integrated wireless scale. This calculates your optimal workout program based on your age, weight and fitness level.
It then monitors your weight on a daily basis and can detect subtle increases (0.1 kg) in weight. It then communicates with your treadmill and alters your workout program to burn off any extra calories you may have eaten the day before. So when you go a little overboard on sweets one day - there's no worries. Your treadmill will help you burn it off the next day.
It's kind of like having your own personal trainer, watching your weight and managing your daily exercise program for you. Very cool.
2) Swing Arm Cushioning
This is a specialized shock absorption that reduces the impact on your joints. As your foot hits the deck, the treadmill gives and springs back with the force of your foot - instead of holding static and hitting your foot with full impact.
According to Yowza this system absorbs 63% more impact than ordinary treadmills. This is a great way - especially for runners - to protect your joints, back, knees and hips. It's also great protection for those prone to shin splints.
3) 9 Different Memory Slots
This is a great options for families with multiple users. The Daytona treadmill records and saves the user information for up to 9 different users. It remembers your age, weight and fitness level so when you go to exercise, you don't have to input all the information all over again.
4) iPod Dock with Speakers
You can plug your iPod or MP3 player into the built-in audio jack and listen to your favorite music while you workout. While this is becoming a fairly standard feature in many treadmills, it's still nice to have and can make your workouts a lot more enjoyable.
5) 16 Built In Workouts
You get 16 built-in workouts including 3 target programs (speed, time and distance), speed interval, weight loss, heart rate control, 5K, fitness test and 3 create-and-save your own workouts.
6) Maintenance Free Deck
The deck and belt on the Daytona is maintenance free (no treadmill lubrication required - ever). It's also reversible, so if you where it out you can just flip it over and keep going.
Weaknesses:
This treadmill is non-folding - which does help to make it a lot more stable. However if you want to be able to fold up your treadmill and move it out of the way, you may want to look at a folding Yowza treadmill like the Sebring.
Quick Summary:
The Daytona treadmill is one of our favorite new treadmills this year - especially with the intelligent weight management system. It makes it easy to lose weight - and actually maintain it (which is sometimes the real challenge for people). You don't have to mess with calorie counting or points systems or even spend hundreds of dollars on diet food.
Plus it's a great runners treadmills with strong construction, long belt, top-notch cushioning protection and an extra long warranty. Two thumbs up.
Where To Buy:
You can only get the Daytona direct from the Manufacturer. You can also currently get Free Shipping to your home which can save you about $150
