Price: $999
Motor: 2.5 HP Continuous Motor
Belt: 20" x 53"
Folding: Yes
Incline: 0-15%
Speed: 0.5-10 MPH
Warranty: Lifetime Frame, Lifetime Motor, 3 yr parts, 1 yr in-home labor
The Smooth 5.25 was rated #1 on About.com's Best Budget Treadmill list.
"Best Economy Treadmill" - TreadmillReview.net
Cassandra B:
"You may let whomever is responsible for the engineering design know that this is definitely a high quality home treadmill!
We have purchased other treadmills in the past and the stability of the 5.15 exceeds them tremendously. Thank you for making a stable, quality treadmill that is affordable for home gyms!"
Maureen R.
"Just wanted to let you know that I love my treadmill that I purchased last February and I have recommended your treadmill to two friends who also purchased treadmills from you within the last 6 months -- Jill and Howard H. and Karen and Rob C..
Each friend is very satisfied with their treadmill. I read your add in Runner's World magazine and found your product to be superior to treadmills found in stores..."
Abby:
"I love my treadmill and it is helping me in getting better! I was involved in a motorcycle wreck in Dec 2003 and was broken up pretty bad. I was flown to the Medical College of Georgia and in a coma and on life support for 5 weeks.
Now, a little over a year later I am walking on my own and really enjoying my treadmill, Santa was real good to me this past Christmas!! Thank you for all of your help."
The Smooth 5.25 is a welcome upgrade on the highly popular Smoth 5.15. You get much more treadmill for the price.
The new Smooth 5.25 offers:
- a larger size (added treadmill weight helps to improve stability)
- a longer warranty (lifetime on motor vs 10 years on the motor and 3 years on parts vs 2 years on parts)
The Smooth 5.25 also comes with new Patented Swing Arm™ Deck Suspension Technology which helps to absorb impact and reduce injury. It also burns 14 - 23% MORE calories per workout:
"Swing Arm™ technology suspends the entire running deck and frame on two pivots, to increase cushioning and reduce harmful impact on your ankles, knees, hips and back. The results of university testing showed Smooth treadmills protected runners by absorbing more impact force than traditional folding treadmills... Muscles contract at a lower peak intensity for a longer period of time, so they burn 14%-23% more calories. " - Smooth Website
Bottom Line:
While the Smooth 5.25 would not be suitable for the heavy runner or taller person (because of the belt size), it is still an amazing value for the frequent walker and occasional jogger.
