The Lifespan Pro3 Treadmill is the strongest model in this year's lineup - with a commercial grade of construction and health club feel.
From the strong 3.0 HP motor with 1000 lbs central mount incline motor to the 3" tapered rollers to the 1" reversible deck to the aluminum side rails, the Pro3 is built to be more durable and take more of a beating than many other residential models.
It also carries other popular Lifespan treadmill features like speed and incline controls on the side handrails, and the smart button key lighting that leads you through the proper sequence to get started your workout.
Is it the right treadmill for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide:
Quick Stats:
Price: $2499 + Free Shipping
Motor: 3.0 HP
Speed: 0.5 - 12 MPH
Incline: 0-15%
Treadbelt: 22 x 60"
Folding: No
Heart Rate Control: Yes, Side Hand Grip
User Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Residential Warranty: Lifetime Frame, Lifetime Motor, 5 Years on Parts, 2 Years labor
Commercial Warranty: Lifestime on Frame, 5 years on Motor, 2 years on parts and 1 year on labor (maximum 3 hours of use per day)
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Strengths:
1) Light Commercial Grade Construction
The Lifespan Pro3 treadmill is built to a higher grade of construction than lower-end Lifespan models. This includes a 1" reversible commercial grade deck and aluminum side rails, 3" machine ground tapered rollers and on-board cooling fan with ventilated hood to keep the motor running cooler.
You also get an extra long 60" belt to give you more room to move, backed by a strong 3.0 HP motor with 1000 lb. central mount incline motor.
All of this means the Pro 3 was built to take much more of a beating and still hold up well over the long term than lower end units.
You can change your speed or incline with the touch of a button on the side arm rests instead of reaching up to the console.
This is handy, especially when you pick up your pace and don't want to reach up to the console which can throw off your stride.
Also note that the EKG pulse grips are also on the side handrails so you don't have to reach up to the front console to get a heart rate reading - another very convenient touch.
3) 22" Wide Belt
The Pro3 treadmill has the widest belt that Lifespan makes - 22". Most belts run from 18 - 20" so this extra room feels much more spacious and is especially appreciated by runners.
4) Automatic Safety Pause
There is an extra layer of protection with this treadmill due to the built-in safety sensor in the belt. It senses when you're no longer stepping on the belt and will pause the treadmill after several seconds.
This is a great safety feature to give you some added protection.
6) Backlit Console with Flashing Keys
We really like the console on this treadmill. It has a combo of LED and LCD displays. It shows your speed, incline, time, distance, calories and heart rate. There's also a
body mass analysis function that displays your basal metabolic rate and body fat percentage.
Finally the keys light up and flash to lead you in the proper sequence to get your workout started.
7) Commercial and Residential Warranty
The residential use warranty on this treadmill is quite good and gives you great protection on your investment. This treadmill also comes with a decent light commercial-use warranty (based on maximum 3 hours of use per day). So this would make it a good fit for light commercial settings like a condo or apartment gym.
Weaknesses:
This treadmill is fairly new to the market and there aren't a lot of user reviews on it just yet. If you don't really care about having a stronger motor or the light commercial grade construction, you may want to consider the Lifespan TR4000 which is similar but has more feedback behind it, including several "Best Buy" ratings.
Overall Conclusion: Recommended
The Lifespan Pro3 treadmills is a sleek, well-constructed machine - suitable for light commercial settings or the high end home gym. From the strong 3.0 HP motor to the 3" tapered rollers to the reversible 1" thick deck, it's built to take more of a beating than you average home treadmill.
While it is not as well known as other treadmills on the market, overall it's is a strong treadmill - and a great choice for runners or light commercial gym settings.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
You can buy the Lifespan Pro3 direct from the Manufacturer here. You'll skip the middleman and they're also throwing in Free Shipping as of this writing.
