True Fitness Treadmill Reviews

True Fitness is known for producing hassle-free ergonomic fitness equipment. The company launched in 1981 and grew into a leading international supplier of treadmills, exercise bikes, and other cardio trainers for both residential and commercial use. It maintains a headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri and has distributors in more than 70 countries.

True Fitness home treadmills are priced from about $2,000 to $6,000. Each has the feel of a club-quality cardio trainer, but there are still advantages to choosing the high-end models like extra-long warranties, large data monitors, and advanced cushioning.

The most popular moderately-priced True treadmills are the PS100 and PS300. The most popular high-end True home treadmill is the ES900.

True Home Treadmills

True Fitness makes four series of home treadmills. From the most affordable to the most exclusive, the series are called M, PS, Z and ES. Even True’s lowest standards are higher than those of many other brands. The lowest-priced treadmill (the True M30) has a welded steel frame, a long track with automated incline, heart rate control, and five years of parts protection. Impressive specs for a budget-friendly machine to be sure. Still, stepping up to the PS collection remains most popular choice amongst True’s customers.

Below are summaries of each collection. We begin with the PS and ES lineups, which feature standard-sized treadmills. Next up are the M and Z lineups, which feature compact treadmills for runners and walkers.

True Fitness PS Series

True home treadmills in the PS collection are priced from $2,899 to $4,799 and carry up to 10-year parts warranties. The four impressive choices are the PS100, PS300, PS800 and PS825. Each has a 60-inch track and a maximum 15% power incline. The models vary in terms of horsepower, cushioning, and other specs.

Of all the True home treadmills, the PS100 and PS300 are the best sellers. Each is built from commercial-quality parts and carries a solid warranty for home use. With 3.0 HP motors and long tracks, these machines are more than adequate for most walkers and runners. The True PS300 is distinguished by a orthopedic belt.

For those who require heavy training, the top two models in this series offer the wisest investment. The True PS800 and PS825 each feature an orthopedic belt powered by a 4.0 HP motor. Additionally, the PS825 is available with a choice of two smartphone-compatible consoles. One even has a high-definition video display.

True Fitness ES Series

“ES” is True Fitness’ elite class of cardio trainers. The class is comprised of a single treadmill, the ES900, which is sold at a base price of $5,999 with a choice of four consoles. Highlights of this luxury treadmill are automated incline and decline (-3% to 15%), a quiet 4.0 HP drive, and the option to use Bluetooth or a USB port to transfer workout data.

Each console has a minimum of 22 preset workouts and can save additional routines designed by users. All of the consoles are smartphone-compatible as well. The top True Fitness treadmill console has a 16” touchscreen. Customer protections include a ten-year parts warranty, a three-year electronics warranty, and free labor for repairs during the first two years of ownership.

True Fitness M Series

True’s “M” stands for motivation. The two treadmills in the M Series are the M30 and M50. They cost $1,999 and $2,229, respectively. These are the most affordable home treadmills from True Fitness. Both are relatively compact treadmills (74″ long) yet have 58″ long workout surfaces. Each is backed by a five-year parts warranty and other buyer protections

These two compact treadmills are very similar to each other except for the True M50’s orthopedic cushioning. Both the M30 and M50 have 3.0 HP motors, 15% inclines, and speed ranges of 0.5 to 12 mph. Each also offers HRC Cruise Control. HRC Cruise Control uses wireless heart rate data to control the treadmill’s speed and incline, helping users exercise within a specified heart rate zone. The M Series console provides 12 preset workouts and two customizable routines.

True Fitness Z Series

The True Fitness Z Series has two home treadmills: the True Z5.0 and Z5.4. They’re priced at $3,799 and $4,599, respectively. These luxury treadmills are compact like those in the cheaper M Series, but are more robust and carry 10-year parts warranties instead of five-year parts warranties.

Each treadmill in the Z Series has a 60” track with a maximum 12% power incline. Compared with the Z5.0, the Z5.4 has more advanced cushioning. The Z Series console features a 7″ LCD for 10 preloaded workout programs and two user-designed programs.

What We Like:

True Fitness manufactures ergonomic home treadmills that are built to last. The many options include compact treadmills and traditional treadmills for most shoppers with $1,999-and-up budgets. Make no mistake, these are expensive machines. Even True Fitness’ cheapest models aren’t exactly discount shopping items. However, the quality and consistency of these treadmills is undeniable. The high price tags are certainly justified, but these machines still aren’t attainable for all shoppers.