The Proform 5.5 CrossTrainer Treadmill is a great little economy buy from Proform. It's got the basics plus some fun fitness tools that can help push you to the next level.
For example, the iFit® Challenge Training Center, runs you through a built-in fitness assessment. It then creates customized workout plans based on your results. You also get 3 Healthy Eating Guides, including a 1400, 1800 and 2200 calorie meal plan.
Is it the right buy for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide:
Quick Stats:
Price: $549 (Sale)
Motor: 2.25 HP Mach Z Motor
Speed: 0-10 MPH
Incline: 0-10%
Treadbelt: 20 x 55"
Folding: Yes
300 lb Weight Capacity
Warranty: 12 Years on Motor, 1 year parts and service
Strengths:
iFit® Challenge Training Center - This is a very cool concept that you won't find on other treadmills.
The iFit® Challenge Training Center does a built-in fitness assessment and then gives you a monthly exercise program to help reach your goals.
It also comes with 3 Healthy Eating Guides, including a 1400, 1800 and 2200 calorie meal plan. So if you're looking to lose weight as well as get fit, the 5.5 can help you do it.
Decent Warranty - Although it's not the best, the 12 year motor warranty (with 1 year on parts and labor) is still a definite improvement over older Proform models. And compared to other treadmills at this price point, it's pretty good.
24 Interactive Built-In Workouts - It's hard to get bored with this many built in programs. You can choose upper body, lower body and full body crosstraining workouts. The interactive cross-training coach controls the speed and incline of your treadmill, and occasionally prompts you to do some strength training exercises to optimize your workout results.
Attractive Console with Grafixx™ Display - The display console is easy to read and actually quite advanced for an economy treadmill. It can visually show your heart beat or an animated figure walking, jogging or running through your workout.
Weaknesses:
We would have liked to see a higher speed and incline limits (10 MPH and 10% respectively), but for at this price you really can't complain.
And while the Proform 5.5 CrossTrainer treadmill has some great things going for it, it's still an economy treadmill. We would not recommended it for runners or heavier users.
Overall Conclusion: Recommended As A Budget Buy Only
The Proform 5.5 CrossTrainer Treadmill offers several specialized fitness tools that can help you reach your workout goals faster.
The iFit® Challenge Training Center with built-in fitness assessment is very cool and not found on other treadmills. It goes beyond a regular workout program to customize your routine.
Plus you really can't beat the price. Although the 5.5 is not a commercial machine, it does give you more than other treadmills at this price point with a larger belt (20 x 55") and a higher powered 2.25 HP motor. Overall, one of the best values under $700.
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