Horizon Fitness T83 Treadmill
Product Description:
Enjoy a vigorous workout in the comfort of your own home with the Horizon Fitness T83 treadmill. The T83 is built around a robust 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor, similar to the type found in premium health clubs. The result is a smooth and powerful performance at all speeds, with the ability to run quieter and longer while generating plenty of power for a long workout. The T83 is no slouch from a feature perspective, either, with 16 workout programs to help you focus on your goals, including Manual, Intervals 1, Intervals 2, Intervals 3, Weight Loss 1, Weight Loss 2, Mountain Climb, Rolling Hills, Foothills, Golf 9-Hole, Golf 18-Hole, Pacer, 5K, 10K, Custom 1, and Custom 2. Add in a speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour, an elevation range of 0 to 12 percent, and ComfortZone air cell cushioning and you have a powerful, comfortable treadmill that excels in any environment.
The Horizon control console, meanwhile, emphasizes simplicity, with logical control locations and three blue backlit LCD screens that offer key feedback on your workout. The T83 is also easy to store thanks to Horizon’s exclusive FeatherLight lift, which incorporates two hydraulic shocks to assist you when raising and lowering the deck. Other details include contact heart rate grips, built-in Vortex cooling fans, an MP3 port with speakers and audio in/out jacks, and a 20-by-55-inch running area.
Specs:
- Motor: 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor
- Speed range: 0.5 to 12 miles per hour
- Elevation range: 0 to 12 percent
- Running area: 20 x 55 inches
- Belt: 2.2 mm orthopedic tread
- Cushion system: ComfortZone air cell
- Folding system: FeatherLight hydraulic assist
- Screen: 3 blue backlit LCD displays, 1 large (2.4 x 4.9 inches) and 2 small
- Programs: 16
- Program type: Manual, Intervals 1, Intervals 2, Intervals 3, Weight Loss 1, Weight Loss 2, Mountain Climb, Rolling Hills, Foothills, Golf 9-Hole, Golf 18-Hole, Pacer, 5K, 10K, Custom 1, and Custom 2
- Weight capacity: 325 pounds
- Dimensions: 72 x 68 x 35 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 216 pounds
- Warranties: Lifetime on frame and motor; 1 year on parts and labor
Real World Price: $999 - $1300
Justin’s Comments:
The treadmill from the Starship Enterprise, this thing is ready to make even the most obese look cool while running. Includes some worthless speakers and a fairly worthless fan. Has an orthopedic belt, which is thicker than a standard belt and supposedly better on your joints. The trouble is that they also force the motor to work harder to move the belt - this is a fairly new trend in treadmills so only time will tell if this affects the reliability. This would be fine for all but the most hardcore runners, but I think better deals can be found on similar models without all the do-dads that jack the price up.