People who don’t want to spend over $1000 for a treadmill may want to check out the Smooth 5.45 from Smooth Fitness. This is an excellent machine that is an upgrade from the “best buy” Smooth 5.25 treadmill. The changes that were made to create this new model were based on consumer reviews and the result is a superb folding treadmill for the home.
After shopping around for treadmills, many people are curious how Smooth Fitness can offer a machine like the 5.45 at such an economical price. The answer really isn’t difficult. Smooth Fitness only sells their machines online. By cutting out the middlemen and retailers, they can bring these savings to consumers and offer high-end machines at affordable prices.
You probably know that a treadmill is really only as good as the motor that is in it. The motor on the Smooth 5.45 is exactly like the Smooth 5.25. It is a 2.5 continuous duty motor that is very quiet and smooth. Users rave about the motor and claim they can workout anytime they want because it is so quiet.
I do want to mention, however, that if you are into intense running, this machine may not be for you. You may want to take a look at machines that have more powerful motors. The Smooth 6.45 would be an excellent upgrade. It has a powerful motor and is built with runners in mind.
Another area that Smooth Fitness really goes the extra mile on is their decks. The shock absorption deck on the Smooth 5.45 treadmill is really high-tech. Users are reporting that there is a great deal of difference between the deck on this machine and other treadmills. People with back, knee, or joint problems really gravitate to this machine because of its absorption deck because they can workout longer on this machine without stressing out their bodies.
Another change that was made to the Smooth 5.45 treadmill was the extension of the deck. Smooth Fitness heard what tall users had to say about the deck on the 5.25 and worked to make its replacement more accommodating for long-limbed users. The weight of the Smooth 5.45 was also increased for added stability. It weighs 210 pounds-20 pounds heavier than the old model. This machine isn’t going anywhere, no matter how much of a pounding you give it. Yet, please note that this machine should be set up wherever it will be permanently because it’s not easy to move!
Smooth Fitness is known to have the best warranties in the business. The Smooth 5.45 treadmill comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor, a 3 year parts warranty, and a one year warranty on labor/service. This low-maintenance folding treadmill ranks well above its peers-and for good reason. Smooth Fitness has truly outdone itself when they created the Smooth 5.45 and it certainly is a “best buy.