The ProForm home treadmill brand is produced by ICON Health and Fitness, a world leader in fitness equipment manufacturing. ICON manufactures a number of treadmill brands such as NordicTrack and Epic, and often these brands share components. ProForm machines were once reputed to be low-quality, but the newer models have received positive reviews.
Where Can I Buy This?
All of the Proform treadmills can be purchased directly from their website at ProForm.comWhat We Like
Price: ProForm home treadmills cost about $600 – $1600 when purchased new.
Compact design: Some ProForm models, including the Power 995, fold to save space.
Motors: ProForm takes power seriously. The ProForm Power 995, for instance, boasts a 3.5 HP commercial-quality motor. Even the 590T, an entry-level model, has a better-than-average 2.25 continuous horsepower motor.
Workout programs: ProForm’s newest treadmills have especially entertaining and motivational workout programs. One special feature is their iFit card readers. Each iFit card contains eight weeks of exceptional personal training: users listen to an actual personal trainer, and the treadmill automatically adjusts its incline and decline to support the individual user’s workout goals. Basic treadmill workout programs are also provided.
Audio capability: iPod-compatible audio ports and built-in Intermix Acoustics 2.0 sound systems help to keep exercisers entertained.
Cushioning: ProForm’s newer tread belts are specially cushioned to reduce the impact on runners’ joints by up to 15%.
Warranties: Considering the brand’s relatively low cost, ProForm treadmills come with acceptable warranties. Newer models are sold with lifetime motor warranties, at least 2-year warranties on other parts, and 1-year labor warranties.
What We Don’t Like
Track length: Some ProForm track lengths are best suited to walkers and shorter runners. The 590T’s track is just 55” long. The 1050T, however, has a roomier 60” track.
Older treadmill models: Customers are advised against purchasing late-model ProForm treadmills. Many of these were sold with only 90-day warranties and are not expected to last for many years. These models are also not suited for serious runners.
Our Verdict
ProForm was once considered a substandard budget brand, but it has earned a better reputation over the past several years. People interested in light to moderate exercise tend to be pleased with their iFit workout options, and the machines’ superior audio capability provides extra motivation to exercise. More serious athletes might only be interested in ProForm’s top-of-the-line models in order to get sufficient motor power.
The newer ProForm models are sold with adequate warranties and can be expected to work well for many years. Customers are advised against investing in older ProForm home treadmills.
Where Can I Buy This?
The ProForm Treadmills can be purchased directly from their website at ProForm.com
