Johnson Treadmill - Overseas And Overwhelming

Johnson treadmill models are produced by Johnson Health Technology, the largest treadmill producer in Asia and fifth in the world.

Johnson Health Tech also produces Matrix Fitness Systems for commercial use, as well as Vision Fitness and Horizon Fitness treadmills for middle to upper level home and light commercial use.

Johnson treadmills, themselves, are currently offered in two models, the t8000 and t8000 pro, very similar models suitable for trainers in club use or intense home sports training and general fitness.

Those looking for high-quality treadmills designed specifically for home use should consider the Horizon and Vision Fitness brands.

Highly Regarded

Both the t8000 and t8000pro support up to 400 lbs on 20"x63" running surfaces over prewaxed decks with variable cushioning that rise to 12%.

The t8000pro has a 3.0CHP motor while the t8000 is equipped with a 3.2CHP motor, and the t8000 has club-rated motor control.

Both have 3" rollers; neither are folding designs which would likely increase their stability.

The t8000 features 7 workout programs including manual, interval, weight loss, fat burn, target heart rate, 5K run, and fit test.

The t8000pro leaves out the fit test but has the same 7" blue backlight LCD display that shows quick start time, distance, calories, pace, speed, elevation and heart rate.

Johnson Health Tech is one of the few companies that centers its production and engineering overseas with few adverse effects on its market image.

Those who review treadmills have high regard for Johnson products, on the whole, and have awarded Best Buy designations to home-use models from Horizon and Vision Fitness. Johnson products are sold at specialty sports retailers and at online supply houses.

Warranties on Johnson products are quite strong, but they differ from product to product.

The warranty on the Horizon Elite Series, for example, is lifetime on the frame, 25 years on the motor, 2 years on parts, and 1 year on labor.