Smooth 5.15 Treadmill - Smooth's Opening Hand

The Smooth 5.15 Treadmill is a lower-priced model made by Smooth Fitness, a twenty-year veteran in the fitness industry and, according to the company, the longest-selling supplier on the internet after seven years.

Smooth 5.15 treadmills sell for less than $900 and, highly rated for putting money into quality parts, are considered Best Buys in review after review.

Those looking for a few more extras, more weight capacity, and heart rate control might consider the Smooth 7.1HR at $1500 or the 9.25HR at $2800, both sturdy models capable of supporting high intensity workouts.

The 9.25HR has a weight capacity of 400 lbs. Both models are highly recommended in treadmill ratings.

The Base Model? You've Got To Be Kidding

The 5.15 has a 2.5 CHP motor for speeds of 10 MPH and a cushioned 18 x 53" running surface with power incline up to 15% and a deck that supports up to 275 lbs.

Hand grip pulse sensors are mounted on the handle bars for heart rate monitoring, and the 5.15 features seven pre-set programs and displays calories, time, pulse and distance simultaneously.

Though the 5.15 does not have power fold-away as the 7.1HR does, it does come equipped with shock-assisted manual fold and is fitted with four castors to facilitate storage.

Warranties on Smooth Fitness treadmills, including the 5.15, are 10 years on the motor; 5 years on the belt, deck and rollers; 3 years on electronics and parts, 1 year on service, and lifetime on the frame.

For a company whose treadmills usually hang around the middle price range, the Smooth Fitness 5.15 is great value, especially when you compare the warranty with that of the economy class leader, Proform-a few years on the motor and only 90 days on parts and labor.

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