Horizon Fitness Treadmills
If you're considering a Horizon treadmill, you have a lot of options to choose from. They actually offer 23 models for retail customers. Horizon Fitness is a subsidiary of the Johnson Health Tech Company. Johnson Health Tech is the fourth largest exercise equipment manufacturer in the world. These treadmills are built well and offer high value at affordable pricing for those who are looking for a budget to mid-priced range treadmill. They are priced from $600 - $2,100. Horizon Fitness treadmills priced under $1000 are comparable to Proform, Reeboc and Nordic Track. The Horizon brand will generally have less 'bells and whistles' than other brands do, but if you're looking for a bargain or moderately priced treadmill that still offers good value concerning construction, these treadmills are a great option.
Every Horizon Fitness treadmill has the same kind of motors that are used in commercial treadmills. These are continuous duty horsepower (CHP) motors that are perfectly powered for all speeds of operation in every model. No matter if you are walking on a Horizon Fitness treadmill or running on it, it will consistently deliver the power that you need at any speed. Quiet operation is important if you want to listen to music or watch television when you are doing your workouts and Horizon Fitness treadmills are among the quiets treadmills on the market today. Another good feature on these treadmills is the fact that they offer variable cushioning. This is excellent shock absorption that will help cushion your foot as you walk on the belt and still give you firm support for your next stride. Almost every console on a Horizon Fitness treadmill is easy to read and has an iPod dock and speakers. This is great for those who want to plug in their iPod or Mp3 and listen to your favorite music while they workout.
The Horizon Fitness treadmills that sell for less than $1,000 are not as durable as the more expensive models. The parts on them are less expensive and may breakdown faster with extensive use. All of the models have a good warranty however. If you are looking for a good treadmill for walking only, the budget models are still a good choice. If you are a beginner, the Horizon CT5.1 model is an excellent choice. It is moderately priced and has a 2.0 CHP motor. It has heart rate and pulse grips make it easier to monitor your heart rate at any time. The warranty on this model is a lifetime warranty for the frame and motor. It also has a 1 year parts and labor warranty. This treadmill can easily handle a user that weighs up to 300 lbs. The only drawback is that this model is sold exclusively in Canada at Canadian Tire.
The more expensive models are more durable and have better parts. The more expensive models tend to have carry a better warranty as well. For example, the Horizon T6, which sells for around $2100, has a 30 year warranty that covers the motor and a 2 year warranty that covers parts as well as a 1 year labor warranty. It also has a powerful 3.0 CHP motor and an orthopedic deck, wireless heart rate monitor and has the ability to adjust and expand the elevation range. This is a great treadmill that competes well with other well known brands for professional use. The frame is rugged and remains stable during intense exercise even for a 400 lb user. The Horizon T6 is recommended by Runner's World.
A very affordably priced and an all purpose Horizon Fitness treadmill for a beginner is the T90. It has a 1.75 CHP motor with a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor as well as a 1 year parts and labor warranty. This is a lightweight treadmill with heart rate grips for heart rate monitoring during exercise. This model can easily handle up to a 275 lb user. You can find this model for sale at a bargain price from many retailers for around $500.
