Pros and Cons of Proform 400 GL Treadmill
Proform is a subsidiary company of Icon Fitness Health Inc., the largest and leading manufacturer of top of the line exercise equipments for many decades in health fitness industry. Other well-known subsidiaries include Weslo, HealthRider and Bowflex.
Cons:
• Proform 400 GL comes with 17" x 50" tread belt. The limited running surface is not convenient for between average and tall person but is acceptable for someone with five feet height. The short length gives you a feeling that you're walking off the edge.
• It is not convenient for serious joggers or runners and for those with heavy weight since the weight capacity is only limited at 300 pounds. Even though the motor can handle weight, still it cannot bear the amount of weight for constant use.
• In addition, 400 GL uses an older version of technology where you need to plug it in an external source before it will works
Pros:
• Proform 400 GL treadmill has 2.75 horsepower motor can able to sustain heavy duty.
• It uses iFit compatibility where you can regulate your speed and incline level depending on your preference and mood.
• Various program workouts will help you towards losing weight at the same time strengthening you cardiovascular system such as the heart. Thus, you can achieve faster result for having a healthy and fit body.
• For additional motivation, the exercise equipment provides audio coaching where each workout program has a personal trainer to help you along the course of your exercise training.
• Lastly, it also offers exceptional hand weights which you can also buy the same set at any sporting goods store for approximately 25 dollars.
Verdict:
After weighing the pros over the cons of Proform 400 GL treadmill, it is not really a good investment after all because of several reasons. First, it provides thin and frail tread deck also has limited running surface with only 17" wide tread belt. Last but not the least, the Proform Company only offers 90 days warranty for the parts and labor but the warranty on the motor is much longer.
If you want a more durable and reliable treadmill depending on your budget, you can actually do some researches on the different treadmills. Compare and contrast each treadmill brand or model in terms of the prices and main features before making a decision on what to buy. You might want to browse on some relevant product or customer reviews on the internet for more precise information regarding the topic.
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