Utah-based LifeSpan Fitness offers two categories of home treadmills, both of which are manufactured by PCE Health and Fitness. The first category contains treadmills designed for users who weigh under 210 pounds and walk for 45 minutes or less per use. The second group is for exercisers who weigh more and/or use treadmills for running or for several hours per day. Both categories contain good quality parts, and the company’s top-of-the-line TR4000i was named Health magazine’s Best Treadmill. LifeSpan is especially known for targeting an older audience and designing treadmills with extra safety features.
Where Can I Buy This?
These treadmills can be purchased direct through the manufacturer from Amazon.com
What We Like
Compact: LifeSpan’s home treadmills take up little space and easily fold for storage under a bed, in a closet, or against a wall. The TR200 is just 11 inches thick.
Console: LifeSpan consoles have soft-touch buttons and feature logical, user-friendly programs. Workout data can even be saved and transferred online through a USB port; many users maintain free online LifeSpan Fitness Club accounts to track their progress. Also, several models have excellent sound systems.
Customer service: LifeSpan tends to receive positive reviews for customer support.
Price: LifeSpan offers a nice range of price options. Simpler models start at about $700 and advanced home treadmills top out around $2300.
Safety features: LifeSpan treadmills have more safety features than most home treadmills. For instance, the belts include automatic safety stop devices.
Warranties: LifeSpan shows confidence in its products by offering lifetime warranties for the motor and frame, a five year warranty on other parts, and free labor during the first year of ownership.
What We Don’t Like
Capacity: LifeSpan’s lighter-weight models are not designed for heavier users.
Motor: The TR200, a compact model, has just a 1.5 HP motor. However, LifeSpan’s top-of-the-line home treadmill, the TR4000i, is powered by an impressive 3.25 HP motor.
Track length: Taller users (those above 5’7” or so) might not be able to reach a comfortable stride on the brand’s smaller models.
Our Verdict
LifeSpan is not a well-known treadmill company, but it offers good values. LifeSpan home treadmills are well-made and incorporate safety features that may be especially important to elderly people and those who have children in the home. Taller and heavier users will probably be limited to the brand’s more expensive options.
Where Can I Buy This?
The LifeSpan Treadmills can be purchased directly from the manufacturer at Amazon.com
