Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill
Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill could be one of the best choices for the people who want to have a treadmill under $2500. This is also known as F1 Smart and the machine can be said as a customized one, which can be managed according to the work out of the person. The treadmill is having some of the excellent in built features which can be programmed with the help of online apps.
The user can program it through LFConnect website which lets you create your personal workout online and transfer them via USB to the treadmill. The website also comes with a “buddy program” which is a support system to enhance your probabilities of reaching fitness goals.
Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill Review
Why to buy Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill
Size:
The size of the track of this treadmill measures 55″ x 20″ which could be great for walking but not so well for running. The entire unit measures a 77″ x 34″ footprint when it is stretched out and folds vertically to take up floor space. The F1 Smart Treadmill weighs about 260 pounds and carries up to300-pound capacity.
Overall quality:
The F1 Smart is perfect for home use, and it is a folding treadmill. But, the best part of this machine is that despite being a home using treadmill the mechanical parts of this machine makes it a brand name in the commercial treadmill industry. This treadmill has an incline with interchangeable non-foldable options. The 5-year parts warranty and 10-year motor warranty is another plus point for this machine as; most brands provide shorter warranties on foldable treadmills.
Incline:
Tone muscles and rev up your metabolism with a 15% incline! Power buttons can adjust the incline in increments of .5%. This unit also saves your three favorite incline positions. They can be accessed with the Quick Start button.
Console:
The F1 Smart Life Fitness treadmill also has an accessory tray and cup holders that are dishwasher-friendly. The basic selection workouts i.e. Hill, Manual, Random, Fat Burn, and Cardio are inbuilt in this machine and there’s also a fitness test. It is compatible with iPod Nano (5th generation and below); iPod Classic; iPod with Video; and iPod Touch (2nd and 1st generations).
Heart rate monitor:
A wireless chest strap is included which can monitor your heart rate in the most efficient way.
Deck cushioning:
The F1 Smart Life Fitness treadmill can reduce shock on your body by up to 30% which is far better that its rival treadmills and the Flex Deck cushioning provides more endurance and prevents the risk of injury. This is the same kind of cushioning that is provided with the brand’sother expensive products.
Motor:
Life Fitness F1 treadmills are powered by Magna Drive motors. These are very comfortable for home use machines. The 2.5 horsepower is enough for the majority of the users, and the warranty of the motor is for 10 years.
Child safety lock:
This treadmill can be set to only operate with a key so the parents who are using it at their home can feel safe as the treadmill do not get activated by children or pets.
Energy saver:
The F1 is designed to automatically can lower the power consumption the user takes a break. The motor is also made to save more power with its smart motor technology. The motor will utilize the power according to the weight of the user. So, the lighter you are the more you save.
Warranty:
The F1 is sold with a lifetime warranty on the frame and cushioning system, a 10-year warranty on motor, a 5-year warranty on the electrical and mechanical components, and 1 year of labor for US customers. (Warranty may vary from country to country)
Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill Specifications
- Star Rating – 4-stars
- Motor – 2.5 HP
- Incline – 0 – 12%
- Running Area – 55" x 20"
- Folding – No
- Top Speed – 10 MPH
- Weight Capacity – 300 LBS
- Dimensions – 77" L x 34" W x 59" H
- Built-In Programs – 8
Disadvantage of Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill
Short track:
The track of F1 Smart is 55″ long which is suitable for a typical for a walker’s, but it’s not very comfortable for all users and they use a steep incline. So, the users who are tall enough should not invest in it.
Overall size:
The machine is foldable but if it’s not folded up then it may capture a large floor area, as the foot print of 78″ x 34″ is too large for small homes. So, for small homes, this F1 Smart is used only once vertically folded.
The Verdict about the Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill
The Life Fitness F1 Smart Treadmill is a great option for most walkers and joggers who want a folding treadmill. For this price, you probably won’t find a better folding treadmill with wireless monitoring, power incline, extensive programming potential, and durability. The cushioning is fantastic too! If you’re taller though and want to run, you might prefer a treadmill with a longer 60″ track. Or one can upgrade to F3 that was best in 2014 with more weight capacity of 350 pounds.