Is LifeSpan TR 1200i the Best Folding Treadmill?

Regardless of the fact that LifeSpan TR 200i folding treadmill is the first model in the line of LifeSpan treadmills, it is still one of the most popular fitness machines, going at an affordable price but still highly functional. It was released back in 2010, loaded with a myriad of fitness features that will thrill even the most uninformed fitness enthusiast. It is particularly perfect for use at home, allowing users to run, jog and walk with ease and confidence.

An exclusive feature comes with the company that produces these treadmills. With each interactive treadmill that you purchase, you have automatic membership to the LifeSpan fitness club where you will be equipped with meaningful fitness information. The account that you will receive is connected to the treadmill’s internal USB to collect your fitness data and keep you updated regarding the number of calories that you burn.

What you’ll get from this review:

  1. A complete features sheet of the LifeSpan TR 1200i treadmill
  2. A detailed view on the special features
  3. What customers say about it
  4. My conclusion of this review
  5. A list of PROs and CONs of this treadmill model
  6. A short video review
LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill
LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill

What features should you expect?

An excellent belt quality and length The treadmill comes with a two-ply belt which is set to move along wide rollers, making it stronger than most of the ordinary belts that you will get in starter treadmills. The belt measures 20” ×56”, which is an ideal length for most of the jogging and walking strides. One cannot forget to mention the fact that it is supported by a cushioned deck and shock absorbers to ensure that users undertake their fitness activities in a safe and healthy environment.
Excellent programming The treadmill will also come inclusive of 17 preset workouts, which have been designed by renowned exercise physiologists to offer optimal effectiveness and safety. Right from general health to sports training and weight loss, these workouts will help you reach the ultimate goal without straining too much. Inclusive are two programs identified as MyZone heart rate control programs, which are supposed to keep your heart rate at a certain level so that you maintain uniformity when exercising. The treadmill will therefore adjust its speed and incline automatically to ensure that uniformity of your heart rate is maintained. If you have a LifeSpan Club membership on the other hand, you will benefit from customized workouts which you will be downloading for free.

Treadmill console
Treadmill Console
Powerful motor and high speed The LifeSpan TR 1200i folding motor is endowed with a 2.5 CHP motor, which too carries a lifetime warranty, indicating that the manufacturer has full confidence in its performance and durability. This power is good enough even for long jogs and besides; it prevents the track from usual stutters especially when changing speeds. Its highest speed hits 11mph whereas most of the other treadmills only hit a speed of 10 mph.
Motorized incline The exercise ramp on this motor carries more power than a treadmill would actually need. However, this is particularly important because there are certain brands which come with weak motors to the extent that they cannot endure the strain. This brand has fifteen incline levels, which too contribute to its effectiveness.

inclined belt treadmill
inclined belt treadmill
Compact size and large capacity This treadmill holds a maximum weight of 300 pounds, of which very few people can exceed. Due to its foldable nature, it can as well be folded vertically to save space especially when you don’t have such a big room for exercising. Once it is carefully folded, the treadmill will only require 39”×33” of your total space.

Vertical Folding Treadmill
Vertical Folding Treadmill
Silicon console buttons with this machine you will get oversize silicon buttons which enable you to switch programs when moving. Due to their large size, you will not have the trouble of struggling to press the right button. The buttons are conveniently located on the handlebars to ensure that you can activate the heart rate monitor or even switch the intensity with ease.
Data storage The machine is endowed with an internal USB, capable of recording all the workout data including the heart rate as well as the calories that you burn. With these details, you can visit the club and find out what this data means. Similarly, the data can be used to obtain a customized workout program which works to your advantage
Warranty the manufacturer has full confidence in this fitness powerhouse, offering a lifetime warranty on the motor and the frame. With three years assigned to different parts of the treadmill, you can be sure that this will extend the shelf life of your machine.

How different is it from other treadmills?

While some people take it as an ordinary treadmill, there are several features which make this appliance different from the rest. They include:

Audio entertainment feature

It is fitted with high-fidelity speakers, an iPod port and a headphone jack to ensure that you remain entertained all through the workout exercise. It is well understood that workouts could be demanding at times, a reason why this machine comes with some sort of entertainment to take your brain off the strain which could be associated with the workouts.

Display info

The machine has a multi-color LCD display, which enables you to read all the necessary information relating to your workout. The display will also give you details of the data that has been saved in the USB, which is very useful to those who have a LifeSpan online account.

What do others say about it?

LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill award
LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill – Award Winner

Most of the users who have bought this machine simply love it.

Terry Racings

  • First, the delivery was swift and excellent. Having used it for some months now, I can recommend it to anyone who wishes to establish a gym back at home.

Eve Caneiro

  • Friends keep telling me that I am growing younger by the day, yet am headed to my bonus years. Thanks to this machine, I can as well feel young now. It is a quiet, stable and highly effective treadmill.

Wendy 103

  • I have used this treadmill for one year now, and can comfortably confirm that your footsteps will be noisier than this machine. It rarely breaks down regardless of the fact that it needs little to no maintenance.

What should you love about it?

  • Consumers have free access to 17 free preloaded workout programs
  • Assembling the treadmill is easy as long as you follow the instructions. It can actually be done in less than one hour
  • The advanced LCD display captures every data that the user can imagine

What are the downsides?

  • It does not come with a USB drive as is the case with most of the big treadmills
  • It lacks a belt lubricant, which is essential in keeping the treadmill maintained

Rock Review Model Score

LifeSpan TR 1200i - rock review model socre
LifeSpan TR 1200i – RRM socre

 

What message should you take home?

treadmill runner

 

This is a feature-intensive treadmill, which is capable of handling any form of workout. It can support as much as 300 pounds, and when added to the amount of space that you save due to the folding system, it certainly qualifies as one of the best treadmills in the market today.

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