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★★☆☆☆

The Reebok 8000 C is a 2009 treadmill model. It has a high weight capacity, but its small track size makes it best for short to average-height people who don’t have a lot of heft.

This unit provides some better-than-average preset workouts for a budget treadmill. It combines weight loss and beginning strength training in six built-in programs. Additionally, it has nine weight-loss workouts that help melt away stubborn fat. Some trainees especially like the carb counter. This feature displays the grams of carbohydrates burned per workout session.

What are some drawbacks? This isn’t the budget treadmill for those who want iFit or an MP3 player — both options that are common on newer treadmill designs. A short 90 day parts warranty also drags down this treadmill’s rating.

What We Like:

  • Workout programs: The 15 built-in programs let people combine cardiovascular training and strength training for a highly efficient workout. The Interactive CrossTrainer programming can adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill while also prompting trainees to perform a variety of exercises with light handweights (included). There’s also a “1 Pound per Week” workout option and workouts that burn 300, 400, 500, and 600 calories.
  • Power incline: The treadmill track can tilt up to 10% and is easily adjustable with a QuickStep console button. Incline training helps stimulate different muscle fibers and increases the rate of calorie burn.
  • Track cushioning: Compared with outdoor surfaces, AirShock cushioning on the Reebok 8000 C can reduce impact by up to 28%. This helps protect joints and promotes endurance.
  • Motor:The 2.8 HP motor is strong enough for most beginning to moderate exercisers. It has a 12-year warranty.
  • Display: The ClearView Prizm display can be set to different colors to match personal style. Still, this is a simple readout. One data field can be shown at a time. Options include speed, distance, time, pace, pulse, grams of carbohydrates burned, and calories burned.
  • Fan: A CoolAire workout fan is built into the console.
  • Stability/Capacity: This sturdy unit has a user weight capacity of 300 pounds.

What We Don’t Like:

  • Track size: The full exercise area of the 8000 C treadmill measures 19”W x 55”L. That’s a bit narrower than most treadmill tracks. It’s also not long enough for tall users; their strides typically require 58” or 60” tracks.
  • Short warranty: This model has the shortest warranty of any current Reebok treadmill: 90 days on parts and labor. Customers also get 12 years of protection on the motor.

Our Verdict:

This treadmill is best for beginners who are more interested in basic exercise than in extras like an iPod port or iFit personal training. The 8000 C has better built-in programming than your average budget treadmill, but it also has an exceptionally short parts warranty. Gotta have it? Look for a sale and treat yourself to an extended warranty.

Tip: When Smooth Fitness has sales, its highly-ranked treadmills cost about the same as budget Reeboks – yet they have larger tracks, longer warranties, and music systems.