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Merit Fitness 715T Treadmill | 
| Brand: Horizon Fitness
Category: Sports
Department: Sports and Fitness
List Price: $499.00
Buy New: $379.00
as of 3/12/2010 00:27 CST details
You Save: $120.00 (24%)
New (4) Used (2) from $348.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 11650
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 93.8
Dimensions (in): 29 x 61 x 52
MPN: 715T
Model: HTM0610-00
UPC: 763165404501
EAN: 0763165404501
ASIN: B001DEWMXU
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Folding treadmill with 1.25-horsepower continuous-duty motor | | • | Speed range of 0.5 to 10 miles per hour; 0 to 5 percent incline | | • | 4 preset programs, 2 cup holders, and thumb pulse heart rate monitor | | • | 250-pound weight capacity; running area measures 16 x 45 inches | | • | Lifetime warranty on frame, 1-year warranty on motor |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Get in shape without breaking the bank with the Merit 715T treadmill. A great choice for both walkers and recreational runners, the 715T offers a 1.25-horsepower continuous-duty motor, with a speed range of 0.5 to 10 miles per hour and an elevation range of 0 to 5 percent. The computer console, meanwhile, includes three LED windows that track your resistance level, speed, time, and distance, along with four quick keys for instant adjustments. Other details include two cup holders, a thumb pulse heart rate monitor, a fold-up frame, and four preset programs: manual, intervals, rolling hills, and weight loss. Treadmill Features: - Motor: 1.25 continuous horsepower, 2.25 total horsepower
- Speed range: 0.5 to 10 miles per hour
- Elevation range: 0 to 5 percent
- Running area: 16 x 45 inches
- Running deck: 15 mm
- Cushion system: AeroSoft
- Belt thickness: 1.3 mm
- Roller size: 42 mm
- Weight capacity: 250 pounds
- Warranties: Lifetime on the frame, 1 year on the motor, 90 days on parts and labor
About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home. From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface. Many treadmills offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting cardiovascular benefits without requiring a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain. About Merit Fitness
Merit Fitness is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. The company is committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Johnson's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing undergoes a testing phase, and 10 percent of Merit's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.
Product Description
L EADING O NLINE S ELLER Of the M ERIT F ITNESS 715T T READMILL ! FREE Performance Monitor! FREE 2 Water Bottle Holders! FREE Lifetime Warranty! FAST FedEx Shipping! 715T Treadmill with Performance Monitor and 2 Water Bottle Holders! Now with FAST FedEx Shipping! Quiet Powerful Motor! The 2.25hp Treadmill duty motor on the Merit Fitness 715T provides smooth power at all speeds, so even heavy walkers can enjoy steady belt motion underfoot. Motor is backed by a one-year warranty. Speed is adjustable from 1 to 10 mph, for slow walking to running. Convenient Controls! The four interval programs on the Merit Fitness 715T offer pre-set workouts to fit every fitness level. Pulse monitor contacts are conveniently built into the hand grips. Quick Speed/Incline Keys can be used to select one of ten pre-set workout intensities. The three-window LCD console display is easy to read during workout and displays speed, time, pulse, distance, incline, calories burned and program profiles. Workout Area! An expanded 16 in x 45 in workout area on the Merit Fitness 715T allows for more walking or running room. The AeroSoft cushion system below the treadmill belt isolates feet and legs from shock. The motorized incline adjustment can go instantly from 0 to 5 percent grade at the touch of a button. Lifetime Warranty - Included FREE!! Buy with confidence! The Merit Fitness 715T Treadmill includes a Lifetime Manufacturer\'s Warranty on the frame. The motor is covered for 2 yearsagainst defects in material and workmanship! All electronics, parts and labor are covered for 90 days! 2 Water Bottle Holders - FREE! Conveniently located on either side of the performance monitor the 2 water bottle holders let you stay hydrated during your workout. Put your water or sports drink in one s
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 21
 High Quality, Basic Model December 27, 2008
V. Canfield (San Antonio)
55 out of 55 found this review helpful
I have had this treadmill for about a month. Setting it up was fairly easy and only one of the pre-drilled holes was not aligned perfectly. It was off just a tad so I had to work the screw a little more to make it go in. The treadmill is the most basic model this company carries, but they are very well known for high quality.
Pros
-VERY quiet
-excellent, smooth walking experience
-light weight (about 100 lbs) compared to others
-solid, quality product
-4 preset programs
-incline
-foldable
-the front handles are ideal for placing a board across so I can surf the net (2 mph) or watch a dvd (3 mph) while I walk.
Cons
-probably best for walking instead of running.
-The on button is in the front of the unit, low, where the motor is. It's a pain to have to turn it off and on everytime I want to use my treadmill. When I leave the on switch "on" it beeps at me every 5 min. to remind you to turn it off. I have never tried to keep it off for a long period of time to see if it will go into sleep mode or somthing like that. So it has to be powered down every time you use it.
-incline is manual (you have to get of the treadmill to adjust it by hand)
-the mph is in .5 increments. I prefer to be able to go up .1 or .2 at a time.
-no hydraulics when folding it up. If you drop the platform while trying to fold it, watch out, it will come crashing down and can cause harm. This is one area they should not have cut back on. Too much liability. I keep the platform down at all times so it is not an issue. However this can be a serious issue for an older person or someone who has children.
Overall I am very pleased with the product. I had to give up some of the extras to afford a quality machine. You could spend the same amount of money for something with a lot of bells and whistles, but you might end up with a loud, clunky machine with a belt that always goes off center all the time. That is a description of my last machine.
Update: It has been almost a year and I am still very pleased with my treadmill. I have not had to adjust the belt, it is not making any weird sounds or losing parts. It is still as reliable as the first day I got it. I actually have run for short periods of time and it works well with that, but I'm small (5'0 woman, healthy weight) so it may shake, rattle and roll with a large 6'0 man.
Good machine at a great price December 15, 2008
Tim
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This machine is exactly what I was looking for. It is low cost, yet high quality. Having a treadmill comes in very handy this time of the year when it is just too cold to go outside. I walk/jog for about 30 minutes per day on my 715T and have not had any problems. The features aren't overwhelming, and it has the prefect amount of programs for me.
Good equipment for the price February 16, 2009
R. Kauffman (Missouri)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a good piece of equipment for the price. I have had it for about 3 or 4 days but I find that it is easy to use, easy to fold up and easy to move out of the way even on carpet. It was very easy to assemble and the instructions were clear and easy to understand. Would recomend for anyone who wants to put together a home gym without spending an arm and leg.
Low cost, but high quality February 24, 2009
Kyle Taylor
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the best treadmill you can buy for the cost. I wasn't sure what to expect from a lower cost treadmill but this thing has exceeded my expectations. It is sturdy and well built, the motor is relatively quiet and has a very comfortable surface. You have to adjust the incline manually and there is only 4 training programs but for the price of this thing the extra features aren't missed. If you are looking for a great treadmill for a good price without all the bells and whistles , this is the one you are looking for.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good for the price April 17, 2009
JM (CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The speed increases are in 1/2 mile intervals. It's easy to keep count of calories burned, miles and time elapsed. The space itself is good enough for running, I've done as much as 8mph but any further it seems that I would need more space. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product.
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