Which Horizon Fitness Treadmill Is The Best For You
One of the best brands of fitness equipment is the Horizon fitness treadmill manufactured by Johnson Health Tech. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we have great expectations of their treadmills and we can confidently say that these expectations have been satisfied for the most part.
Like other manufacturers of treadmills, the Horizon line offers plenty of models, features and benefits. What sets apart the Horizon treadmills are the availability of colors. Yes, you need not get stuck with the usual black color of fitness equipment as choices include electronic black, copper, salsa and slate – all the better for the décor in your home gym.
So, let’s discuss the merits of a few of the many Horizon treadmills. First on the list is the T1201 treadmill, which is considered to be the most popular and for good reasons, too. If you have problems with your spine or your hips, you will appreciate the excellent shock absorption capabilities of this Horizon fitness treadmill. Add in the large, heavy and stable frame coupled with the wide and long tread belt and you will have a safe exercise machine to work on.
We must emphasize, however, that many reviewers deem the T1201 as fit for light runners and average exercisers only because of its 2.5 horsepower motor. Although it is backed by a lifetime warranty, you might not want to push its limits.
Other convenience features include the large LED feedback windows, the easy-to-follow built-in workout programs and the iPod console for entertainment purposes. We suggest looking at the other Horizon treadmills if its price is a little too high for your budget. You should be able to find a lower-priced Horizon fitness treadmill with similar features, of which the T901 is one.
The T901 offers the same incline capacity of 1 to 12%, similar LED windows and similar speeds of up to 10 miles per hour as the T1201. Also, both are suited for light runners only,
The similarities can be said to stop there. For one thing, the running surface is shorter by about 5 inches, which makes a world of difference in stride length allowable. For another thing, the overall performance just appears to be better.
The T1201 also provides for an iPOd docking station and a heart rate monitor. If you live in an apartment, the fact that it can be folded can be your deciding factor.
And then there is the Horizon fitness treadmill simply dubbed as the T92. Supposedly, it has a weight limit of 300 pounds although many consumers have advised against actually testing it for that weight. We suggest deducting at least 50 pounds from the stated weight limit to arrive at the real weight limit – that is, if you still want to enjoy the benefits of the T92 for as long as possible.
Other features on the T92 include a 2.25HP motor, a relatively spacious running surface, 13 workout programs, contact heart rate grips and MP3 input speakers. You have a basic treadmill in your hands, so to speak.
So, which Horizon fitness treadmill is the best for you? Well, it depends on your allowable budget, on your exercise goals, on your stride length and on your available space in the house. Take these factors into consideration and you are bound to choose the best Horizon treadmill where you are concerned.