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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed specifically for those looking for solid, commercial-quality operation at an exceptional value, the 2.5 HP Star Trac Pro S treadmill is a great choice for the serious home user. This model has been refurbished to factory standards. Featuring a stylishly curved body, the Pro S sports an easy-to-use console with Intellitrac display--a self guiding display that prevents information overload by only showing the user appropriate keys for that specific instant during the fitness workout--and a dedicated iPulse heart rate window, interactive heart chart and constant pulse detection via pulse grips and Polar telemetry. It also includes the proprietary SoftTrac running system that's augmented with three cells of cushioning instead of two, allowing for more comfort and durability during fitness workouts. Other features include built-in holders for water bottles, Personal Trainer Studio for creating and saving custom programs, and a safety lockout control. Specifications
- Power: 2.5 HP
- Maximum speed: 10 mph
- Maximum incline: 15 percent
- Running area: 20 x 62 inches
- Programs: 9 including fitness test and dynamic heart rate control
- Display: Speed, incline, time, calories, distance, heart rate, time remaining, vertical distance traveled, laps, pace, calories/hour
- Heart rate monitoring: Yes, pulse grip and Polar telemetry
- Roller size: 3 inches
- Deck thickness: 1 inch
- Dimensions: 85.5 x 34 inches (LxW)
- Weight: 310 pounds
- Maximum weight capacity: 350 pounds
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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