Smooth 7.1 Power Folding Treadmill

Pros: power fold-up, heavy weight, great features, quality machine
Cons: high demand meant back order and a wait for delivery, but well-worth it!

I’ve never been too keen on treadmills. I’ve always preferred running outdoors! However, when I began training to run marathons, the use of treadmills became practical and convenient during those nighttime workouts and during the extreme cold...

Pros: Sturdy, foldable, provides a smooth workout, great features, nice warranties!
Cons: Still new...haven't found any, yet!

For years, I dreamed of owning my own treadmill. But, most of the treadmills that I liked cost way more than I could afford to spend on one! Then, right before the holidays, I came across a real bargain! Just browsing online stores, I went to...

Pros: Power folding, free wireless heart rate control, comfortable, heavy-duty construction
Cons: indoor delivery costs extra; delivery was a bit late; some assembly required

Shopping For A Treadmill There are lots of treadmills on the market today. It can be overwhelming shopping for one, unless you know exactly what you're looking for, how much you want to spend, and where to find what you want. I went through the ...

Pros: great motor, great electronics, great programs, great structural stability, totally gym quality.
Cons: Bad anything related to comfort or control.

I've never felt the need to write a review before. However, I remember how much of a pain it was to decide which treadmill to buy, so I hope this helps you out. I especially have a hard time figuring out which reviews are written by the manufacterer ...

Pros: Pretty quiet. Very sturdy. Touch pad is responsive.
Cons: Shorter usable belt than expected. Heavy, awkward design compromises user safety when moving unit.

Think again. We will. We will NEVER again buy sight unseen and without a trial run unless fully spec'd mechanical drawings are readily available for review. The Smooth 7.1 HR Pro is an overbuilt and quite heavy marvel of e-sales and overseas ...

Pros: Sturdy, great running platform, power lift works up & down, service tries hard to please
Cons: Noisy, service slow requiring too many calls

Bought 7.1 pro in February. Choose this model over other fold ups because of power fold and customer reviews. While most work well going up, this really works without help going down. I paid extra for installation. Given the weight and my bad back, it ...

Pros: good alternative to outdoor running; variety of user programs; sturdy unit; comfortable
Cons: Too heavy to move it around a lot...Delivery of unit was late.

I'm a runner. When I can, I run outdoors. But, there are times when running outdoors just isn't feasible....such as during bad weather or after dark. I invested in a Smooth 7.1 treadmill about a year ago, because I wanted an alternative way to train, ...

Pros: power fold-up, heavy construction, stable, comfortable, durable, good investment!
Cons: too soon to tell...but, don't foresee any!

Little by little, one piece at a time, I have been putting together my own personal workout room! The room isn’t overly large. However, so far, I’ve managed to set up a corner home gym unit, an exercise bicycle, and my newest addition…a...

Pros: Stable, quiet at first.
Cons: Replaced motor within two weeks, display contrast.

Unlike many people who purchased this treadmill, I was fortunate enough to try out at the local fitness store. It was impressive, very quiet and stable, especially in comparison to the Smooth 5.0P (Loud, not to stable, many service issues) and the ...

Pros: Power fold-up, free heart rate control, heavy-weight and sturdy construction, comfortable
Cons: requires some assembly, a bit heavy to unload and carry into home alone

Summer is here, and in a few short weeks, I’ll be heading to Hawaii with my family for a long-awaite ...

Pros: Heavy weight, sturdy, good quality, and power fold-up
Cons: A bit expensive

I’m an overweight female who has tried every diet plan I could get my hands on. I’ve also tried trendy exercise programs. But, I never stuck with any of them. My doctor told me that I have to lose weight, or I won’t live to be very old....

Pros: SOOO Quiet
Cons: Large-needs space to use

My husband and I bought this treadmill shortly after the birth of our son. I was extremely active before he was born and thought I'd do lots of walking after. He had other ideas. He hated being in a stroller, screamed-so that ruined walking. We rese ...

Pros: Power folding, powerful motor, smooth running, heavy duty construction, heart rate control, excellent warranty.
Cons: None. This must be the best mid priced treadmill on the market.

I purchased my Smooth 7.1HR treadmill 6 months ago. At the time, I thought that I might be paying a little too much for it. But, after having used this 'mill, daily since then I have come to realize that the 7.1 is worth every dollar I paid for it. I've ...

Pros: quiet (when running), handles higher weights, service department is responsive (calls and shipping).
Cons: down couple of weeks when breaks down, manual doesn't match settings, only couple preset courses.

First of all I'm a big person - 6'4 250 lbs. I bought this treadmill because it's rated for 350 lbs. I run for about 3 miles, 3 - 4 times a week. Well, I've had this treadmill almost 2 years now. I bought the treadmill because of the long ...

Pros: Great machine, stable, reliable, not too noisy, good price.
Cons: Built-in heart rate monitor sensors are useless.

I've purchased my Smooth 7.1GP Treadmill in May 2006 and used it intensively for the past 11 month. I'm very happy with the purchase; it works every bit as advertised. I will not have to say more because other reviews already did justice to this machine ...