One of the most popular innovations on the market today is the treadmill with TV.
The treadmill features a 7" flat screen TV with built in premium speakers. When you're not watching the TV you can also plug in your iPod or Mp3 player for your favorite music.
So is it a good fit for your workout needs? Here's a review of the Proform Perspective treadmill to help you decide:
Treadmill Stats:
Price: $1249 (Online Only)
Motor: 3.0 Mach Z™ Commercial-Drive Motor
Speed: 0 -12 MPH
Incline: 0 -12%
Treadbelt: 20 x 60"
Folding: Yes
Warranty: 20 years on motor, 1 year on parts and labor
Strengths:
7" Flat Screen TV with Speakers - The cable ready, interactive TV is built into the treadmill console. You can track your workout even while watching TV or just choose to clear the screen of workout data and only watch TV.
The sound system is integrated into the console and offers high-end speaker and subwoofer components.
Interplay™ Music Port for iPod or Mp3 player - You can plug your iPod or MP3 player into the built-in audio jack and listen to your favorite music or audiobooks while you workout. This is another great feature to have that can make your workouts more enjoyable.
Extra Long 60" Belt - This is one of the longest belts you can get on a treadmill - and at this price point you won't find anything bigger.
The extra long belt is a huge plus for taller users or even runners. You can pick up the pace without feeling like you'll fall off the treadmill.
20 year motor warranty - This is a great motor warranty - a huge improvement over older Proform models. However be aware that there is only a 1 year warranty on all other parts and labor.
28 Personal Trainer Workouts - 28 personal trainer workouts automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill, each focusing on an aerobic, weight-loss or performance goals. If you get bored easily, you'll definitely appreciate having workout programs built-in to the console (even if you are watching TV).
Weaknesses:
While the 20 year motor warranty is quite good, we would have liked to see a longer parts/electronics warranty, especially considering the built in TV.
You can however buy added warranty coverage upon checkout which might give you some extra peace of mind.
Overall Conclusion:
The Proform Perspective Treadmill is one of the most affordable TV treadmills on the market right now. It also gives you a strong 3.0 HP motor, long 60" walking belt and 28 different workouts.
The treadmill itself is more stable than many other Proforms (350 lb User Weight Capacity) and the motor warranty is quite good at 20 years. However we'd recommend you get extra warranty coverage on parts, just to cover the TV.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
You can buy the Proform Perspective treadmill direct from the Proform Manufacturer. You can often get free shipping and save on sales tax as well.
