Precor Treadmills Are Built to Last

Precor Treadmills have always been known for their great durability and reliability among physical fitness enthusiasts, gym owners, and amateur health buffs. They are regarded as among those rare high-end quality equipments built to really last.

For the past quarter century, Precor had been making quality treadmills for homes and gyms, all designed to withstand extensive and long-time professional use. The prices may have been premium but the owners were assured they were getting well-built machines backed by generous warranty.

Superior Features

More so, Precor treadmills have been accepted as some of the best there are on the market. With a starting price at around $2,800, customers are assured that they are getting a really superior running machine with a powerful motor, big running deck and superior electronics as well.

For one, Precor treadmills require very low maintenance. The deck itself is self-lubricating which needs very little or no service at all. And since the deck is reversible, its life is doubled.

To date, these are the models of Precor treadmills on the market: the Precor 9.23 treadmill, the Precor 9.35i, Precor 9.33i, the Precor 9.31, the Precor 9.27 and the AFG 13.0 Platform treadmill.

Integrated Footplant Technology

This feature actually preserves the user's natural gait by incorporating speed changes every time a step is made. The end result is that it creates a more natural walking or running motion to help the user stay in control of his stride and stay balanced as well.

As the foot hits the deck, the energy is read and is used to make instantaneous belt speed adjustments while the user is still in motion. In effect, it synchronizes the treadmill movements to that of the user.

The end-result is that it reduces joint stress to make your strides smoother. It also maximizes the aerobic intensity of the exercise to benefit your heart and lungs.

Energy Absorption and Push-Off

Precor treadmill decks use the Ground Effect Technology where it absorbs more handling in the front of the belt where the foot hits the deck while adding rigidity in the back for a firm push-off.

The deck then absorbs the energy of high-frequency impacts at the front resulting in the reduction of stress on the user's joints. In turn, this enables the user to have a solid push-off from the back.

Warranties

Although the average Precor treadmills are literally heavy, quite a number of the several models are commercial grade heavy. Some professionals regard these machines solid as rocks.

They contend that the generous warranties (lifetime on frames and welds, 10 years on parts and 1 year on labor) are solid proof of the quality of the machine's components.

Rave Reviews  

Runner's World had selected Precor treadmills as one of their top three best buys in 2002, while Treadmill Doctor had listed Precor 9.35i as a best buy and the Precor 9.33i as runner-up in the $2,500 to 3,000 category. At Epinions.com, Precor received many 5 stars from readers.

After being in the industry for more than 25 years, Precor Treadmills seemed destined for another lengthy stay.