Merit 710T Treadmill
Summary (from manufacturer):
Make it easy and affordable to get into shape in your own home with the Merit 710T treadmill, which folds easily for storage. A great choice for both walkers and recreational runners, the 710T has a 1.25 continuous horsepower motor that provides a speed range of 1.5 to 10 miles per hour. It also offers up to 1.75 percent of elevation for added resistance. The computer console displays time, speed, and level, and it features two cup holders, handles, and a thumb contact heart rate monitor. It features four preset programs, including manual, intervals, rolling, and weight loss.
Specs:
- Motor: 1.25 continuous horsepower, 2.25 total horsepower
- Speed range: 1.5 to 10 miles per hour
- Elevation range: 0 to 1.75 percent
- Running area: 16 by 45 inches
- Running deck: 0.6 inch
- Cushion system
- Belt thickness: 1.3 millimeters
- Roller size: 1.6 inches
- Weight capacity: 250 pounds
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – 5 years; motor – 1 year; parts and labor – 90 days
Price:
Don’t pay more than $400.
Justin’s Comments:
This treadmill is ideal for:
(Grandma that weighs less than 250 pounds)
This treadmill sucks, even for the price-point it is at. It’s underpowered, has a narrow and short running belt, can’t even support the people that need a treadmill most (250 pound limit), doesn’t have a powered incline, and has undersized rollers. It is made by Horizon Fitness, which have a decent reputation, but this model gets a big thumbs down.
This treadmill, like most in its class, would be an ok choice for an infrequent walker. That said, there are still better choices out there for a similar priced treadmill. Deal killers are listed above, but to elaborate: modern treadmills have a powered incline, yes, even cheap treadmills. Not this one, to increase the incline you must manually adjust the rear wheels – which Grandma could have a difficult time doing. The belt is short and narrow, so watch your step – in this class look for a minimum of 50 inches length. The warranty is subpar as well, which shows you the confidence Horizon has in this product.