LifeSpan TR200 Fold n Stor Compact Treadmill

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The LifeSpan TR200 Fold n Stor Compact treadmill is just the sort of treadmill that works for people with limited space. When folded, it’s just 13.5 inches in height, so you can store it under your bed. At around $699, it’s also suited to a smaller budget than many of the larger treadmills.

Any time you buy a compact treadmill, you can expect it to be designed for walkers, not for serious runners, and such is the case with the LifeSpan TR200. It’s just not built to handle the abuse that running would give it. However, for walkers and joggers, a compact treadmill can give a great workout.

The motor on the LifeSpan TR 200 is a 1.5 continuous duty motor, which is slightly smaller than some other treadmills, but is still perfectly powerful enough for walkers. Users report that the motor on this treadmill is also very quiet.

One advantage that the LifeSpan TR200 has over many other compact treadmills is that it has an incline feature. You can adjust the incline on the TR200 with a power adjust button from 0%-10% incline. This allows you to increase the intensity of your cardiovascular workout or do some intense lower body training.

The walking deck on the TR200 is 17”x48”. You definitely give up walking space on compact treadmills to help save the space the unit takes up in the room. This small walking deck makes this treadmill not very well suited to very tall people and people who are unstable on their feet. The smaller deck is also another reason that this treadmill is not designed for runners. However, users do report that this deck has good cushioning and shock absorption.

One of the chief complaints that users have with treadmills is assembly. One of the things we like best about this treadmill is that it comes already assembled. You simply unfold it, plug it in and start walking. You simply can’t get that convenience with a full sized treadmill. The treadmill weighs just 137 pounds.

The features on this treadmill are similar to others in this size category. There are six pre-set programs. The speed goes up to 8 miles per hour. The display shows time, distance, calories burned, speed, heart rate, incline, and steps, so that you can easily see the progress of your workout. There are also contact heart rate grips and speakers for your MP3 player. The maximum weight capacity is 250 pounds, so this treadmill is not made for the seriously overweight person.

The LifeSpan TR200 has a 5 year warranty on the motor, a lifetime warranty on the frame and a one year warranty on parts and labor.

The LifeSpan TR200 is made by PCE Health and Fitness in Park City, Utah. PCE started their LifeSpan line of products in 2001, aimed at the older consumer looking for a high value product. Their products are designed to be user friendly, with simple and easy to read displays, along with the features most requested by this market. The LifeSpan line has won many awards; including Consumer Reports “Best Buy and Recommended Buy” ratings. PCE has expanded this line to include a “pro-series”, which is marketed to higher end consumer users and to institutional customers.

Overall, this is a very good product for the user who wants a fairly simple treadmill for walking that’s portable and easy to store. It compares very favorably to other treadmills in this category, particularly since it has a power incline function and a 5 year warranty on the motor. Users have reported it to be an easy to use, quiet and reliable treadmill.

There are few treadmills that truly qualify as portable and easy to store. So, if portability is one of your “must haves”, this treadmill is probably the best choice you can make.

As with any major purchase, identifying the most important features in a treadmill helps you to narrow down your choices before you purchase. In addition to portability, you want to consider the following attributes of any treadmill you’re considering:

* Features – once you’ve worked out on a treadmill a few times, you know which features appeal to you. You may love the pre-set programs or you may feel you simply must have a track on the display to show your progress. Most people don’t really use all the features on a treadmill, so knowing which you really want is important.
* Budget – you can buy treadmills for as little as $400 or as much as $3000. And, you get what you pay for in terms of features, performance and durability. Determine how much you can afford to spend and then look for the best treadmill in this price category.
* Warranty – Warranty is important, regardless of how much money you’re spending. Look for at least a one year warranty on the motor of your treadmill.
* Use – Walkers don’t need a particularly heavy duty treadmill, but runners certainly do. Consider how the treadmill will be used both now and in the future to help you determine how durable a unit you need.

Regardless of the treadmill you choose, you’re almost certain to be happy to add a treadmill to your home gym. A treadmill lets you get a good cardiovascular workout, regardless of the weather. The treadmill is the perfect piece of workout equipment for everyone because it’s easy to use and can be used by anyone, of any fitness level. There’s no better piece of equipment to help you ensure that you get the workout you need every day.