Spirit Esprit ET-8 Folding Treadmill | 
| Brand: Spirit Fitness
List Price: $1,899.00
Buy New: $1,199.00
as of 7/30/2010 14:38 UTC details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  3 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 254
Dimensions (in): 80 x 33 x 60
MPN: ET-8
Model: ET-8
UPC: 795447800886
EAN: 0795447800886
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
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| Features:
| | Folding treadmill for the home with 2.75 HP motor; measures 80 x 33 x 60 inches (LxWxH) | | | 0 to 12 MPH speed range (0.1 increments); 1 to 15 percent degree elevation | | | 8 total programs, including 2 heart rate control via contact sensors or optional telemetry belt | | | Cushioned, 1-inch phenolic deck with 20 by 58-inch running surface | | | Exercise console with tri-color dot matrix LED with heart rate zone graph and separate message center; 350-pound weight capacity |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
For over 20 years, Spirit Fitness has been a premiere developer and manufacturer or the highest quality cardiovascular equipment. With a focused commitment to in-home cardio equipment, their equipment reflects their dedication to unique engineering and great value to the consumer. The Esprit by Spirit ET-8 Folding Treadmill reflects their expertise in the design and quality of home-use and light commercial fitness equipment in the world.
Amazon.com Product Description
A great choice for walking and jogging workouts in your own home, the Spirit ET-8 Folding Treadmill features a folding design that makes it easy to store and a "soft drop" design for easy access when you're ready to work out. It has a 2.75 HP motor with a speed range of 0.5 to 12 MPH, which can be adjusted in 0.1 MPH increments, and a choice of 0 to 15 percent elevation (with 1 percent incremental changes). The sturdy cushioned, phenolic deck has a 20 by 58-inch running surface and has 2.75-inch rollers. You'll be challenged by 8 total programs--including 2 heart rate-controlled programs (operated via contact sensors or optional telemetry belt). Other features include an exercise console offering tri-color dot matrix LED with heart rate zone graph and separate message center, controls for speed and incline built into the handrails, speed and elevation quick keys on the console, a frame made of institutional grade structural steel, and a 350-pound weight capacity. Specifications: - Platform: Folding
- Motor: 2.75 HP, continuous duty
- Incline motor: 1000-pound thrust rated
- Speed range: 0.5 to 12 MPH, 0.1 MPH increments
- Elevation range: 0 to 15 degrees, 1-degree increments
- Running surface: 20 x 58 inches
- Deck: 1-inch pre-waxed phenolic with variable durometer elastomer cushioning
- Belt: 2 ply textured duraweave
- Rear roller: 2.75 inches
- Heart rate monitoring: Yes
- Programs: 8 total (including 2 heart rate control)
- Maximum weight capacity: 350 pounds
- Dimensions: 80 x 33 x 60 inches (LxWxH)
- Weight: 254 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime on frame and deck; 30 years on motor; 5 years on parts; 1 year on 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. While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them 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 simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
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| Customer Reviews:
 This Treadmill is great. We love it! July 28, 2009
B. Cook (Los Angeles)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
One day I found out that my husband had inadvertently broken my old Weslo treadmill. Great. He actually "ran" on it. Now what was I supposed to hang my clothes on? After decided to replace it, we visited three local stores: Sports Chalet, Sports Authority and Sears. It's important to physically try out a treadmill before you buy it, and this Esprit ET-8 treadmill was the ONLY one that stood out to me in our price range. It's super quiet, has great cushioning, and can handle my intense strolling as I sip cocktails while watching horror movies. My husband uses it more vigorously, as nature intended. It has fit programs, nice incline, large deck, heart rate monitor, red LCD, magazine rack, and a fancy way of lowering itself (not unlike an electric convertible top). Did I mention how quiet it is? And how cushiony? I honestly think that it's nicer than the bulkier treadmills at the gym, which can tend to be occupied or out of service. By going through Sports Chalet, we were able to pick it up for under $1000 (including tax) on sale. (I recommend getting as much extended warranty as you can afford). It was delivered and set up the next day in half an hour. Note: You'll need the space to accommodate it. It's no space saver, by any means. Folded, it sticks out from the wall about 34". This is a heavy duty treadmill that won't need to be upgraded. We're really happy with it.
 Product OK, Company Isn't January 6, 2010
RozaFlow (Somewhere in southcentral Washington State)
I have put together numerous pieces of furniture and other products, plus have even built a computer, but this treadmill was the highest priced. That is why I am still shocked that the manual included with this piece of equipment was so sub par. All the other manuals I have used to assemble the other items were so much better detailed. For instance, to fold the machine the manual doesn't even inform you there is a small plastic lever you must depress. If you follow their instructions, you will be left holding the treadmill - quite literally, and it's heavy - and nothing will happen.
I was quite annoyed at this and emailed the company with several questions. They didn't even respond! It has been three weeks and I'm still waiting! I cannot believe any company would just ignore a customer who has bought a big ticket item like this! I almost returned it, but that would of been a huge hassle. I guess they know that. Eventually, I was able to figure out the assembly and operation with little help from the manual.
It seems to be working well, save for the pulse monitor which often shuts off for no reason. I only hope their machine works far better than their customer service!
 Look before you leap into the delivery! December 10, 2009
Treadster Wannabe
5 out of 12 found this review helpful
Based on the other review, I eagerly jumped into ordering this treadmill. It hasn't yet arrived, so my 2-star rating only reflects the delivery issues and not the quality of the actual product (sorry). I did want to give other customers a heads up on the delivery process, as the other customer review is a bit misleading in stating that it took only about "30 minutes" to get the treadmill set up. That may well be true for that customer because she may have had a crew of people available on the spot to help her set it up. This treadmill weighs close to 300 pounds and after calling Amazon's Customer Service just now to inquire about the details and whether it really is that easy to assemble, I learned that the only delivery service they provide is "threshold delivery". This means that, through Amazon, the treadmill will be delivered to your door and that's it. Amazon apparently does not offer additional delivery and set-up services to get the treadmill off of your front porch and set up where you want it inside, even for an additional charge. Again, remember it weighs close to 300 pounds. What Amazon did do was to offer me the name of the shipper who will probably be delivering, and advise me to contact the shipper to ask them to carry the treadmill inside the house and set it up for me. I don't know how much additional money this will cost, but it's something I wish I'd considered before I went ahead to purchase this treadmill through Amazon.
Threshold delivery may well be very standard practice for treadmills and other heavy objects ordered through Amazon, but the one customer review that led me to quickly order this glossed over this fact and so I wanted to share this additional information to help other customers think and plan ahead.
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