Phoenix Denise Austin 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill
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List Price: $199.99 Our Price: $139.00 You Save: $60.99 (30.5%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours (as of 6:27 PM CT - detail)
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- Manual treadmill with heavy-duty weighted flywheel and 41-by-13-inch belt
- Single-button electronics display tracks speed, distance, time, and calories
- Lets you achieve maximum walking/jogging speed via self-powered workout
- Folds and locks in upright position for storage; includes water bottle and video
- Measures 46.5 x 50 x 21.1 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty
Product Description
Most treadmills are frightfully expensive, with bulky electric motors that power the treadmill while jacking up the price. No so the Denise Austin Easy-Up manual treadmill, which asks the user to power the belt instead. The treadmill is outfitted with a heavy-duty weighted flywheel and a sturdy running belt that respond to your walking/jogging speed. The faster you run, the faster the belt spins, letting you reach whatever speed is comfortable. At the same time, the treadmill isn't completely low tech, as it offers a single-button electronics display that tracks your speed, distance, time, and calories (includes two AA batteries). And users with small homes or apartments will love the spring-loaded pull pin, which lets you fold up the treadmill, lock it in place, and store it in a closet or garage. The Easy-Up treadmill--which is endorsed by Denise Austin, one of America's premier fitness authorities--comes with a water bottle and a Denise Austin indoor walking video and measures 46.5 by 50 by 21.1 inches (W x H x D). It also carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame. Specifications: - Heavy duty weighted flywheel offers a smooth, quiet operation
- Spring loaded pull pin securely locks the unit in the upright (storage) position and makes it easy to release for operation
- Single button electronics displays speed, distance, time, calories and scan (two AA batteries included)
- Water bottle included
- Walking surface: 41" x 13"
- Dimensions: 46.5" x 21.1" x 50" (open); 21.7" x 21.1" x 50.2" (folded)
About Phoenix Health & Fitness
Established in 1998 as a wholesale distributor of fitness equipment, Phoenix Health & Fitness offers a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. Working with a state-of-the-art computer system, the company can offer "just in time" delivery and other critical services while living up to its standards of reliability, consistency, honesty, and urgency. Phoenix Health & Fitness develops many of its new concepts and products in conjunction with its sister company, Reflex Design, and enjoys a reputation for delivering quality products in a timely manner. 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.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Manual Treadmill
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This treadmill was a little hard to assemble, getting all of the holes to line up was a little bit difficult. I like the lower handles as I'm shorter and my husband likes the higher bar as he is much taller. This machine works for us both even though I like to walk and my husband likes to run.
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There's really not much I can add to the other positive reviews for this machine, I think it's all that they say. I like the fact it's maneuverable, and it wasn't at all difficult to put together. I'm a 56 year old female, not fit (anymore) but I was able to put it together with a little thought. You want to use a normal phillips-head screwdriver... something with a decent handle to give you leverage and a better grip. And a normal wrench for the larger bolts at the base. The problem areas were the first step in assembly: putting the screws holding the handles to the console bar--use a regular-handled screwdriver and moderate force; they'll go in fine. The front bottom piece (front support) that goes to the base of the handles...it is a very tight fit, and I had to get on the floor, put one end inside the opening, and push (muscle) the other side over to its opening. This was hard...you may need another person to hold one end or do the pulling/pushing.
I read somewhere there was a 'sticking' issue. I found that this was due to my finding my balance....any motion that causes hesitation or a stop will feel like the tread sticks. I bought the silicone spray that was recommended as well, and had sprayed the backside of the tread before I did very much. It will still stop or feel jerky if your motion isn't complete...walk like you normally walk, and hang onto the handles! It's a balance issue.
I was worried about the 13" width for the walking surface, but it's fine! I can see where I might be able to jog eventually...but I'm doing well to finish 15-20 minutes just walking. My heart rate is up within a few minutes....the workout is really better than I expected. Lots of glutes, quads, hamstrings...all get a terrific workout. I'm very happy with this machine :)
Oh, an added perk: the console is large enough to maybe put a book holder onto it. One of the drawbacks I saw with other manual machines that had only the little computer box, no console. (Computer also works fine....make sure all your wires are connected).
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Excellent workout; quality product
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The item arrived safely and was well packaged. All the parts were included and easy to unpack. It took me about 20 minutes to assemble by myself (a second person is definitely not required). I jumped on and was amazed at 1) how quiet the machine is; I can actually hear my music or the TV while working out, and 2) what a fabulous workout this provides; my legs were burning within minutes! Having to push the belt with my legs provides a much better workout than a non-manual treadmill, and I could immediately feel the difference in my hamstrings and glutes - my biggest trouble spots. I was even able to jog on it; it feels very sturdy. It did take a few minutes to get a good groove going because the belt was slightly jerky, but as soon as I did it was smooth sailing. As everyone else has said, you will need to hold onto the handrails while using to keep from flying across the room and crashing into the dining room table, but it really isn't a big deal for me and doesn't seem to cause any problems. I am 5'4" and my inseam is about 30", and the length and width of the belt are plenty spacious; I never feel as though I might take a wrong step on accident. The machine is fairly lightweight and very easy to move around from room to room. And you can't beat the price! I was sad at first that I could only afford a manual treadmill, but now I realize that it was a much better purchase for me. It is smaller and takes up very little space; it folds up and can be stored in an out-of-the-way corner; it is lightweight; it is very sturdy; it has fewer electronic parts that can break and cost money to fix; and in my humble opinion, it simply provides a more efficient workout than one where there belt is moving for you. I would definitely purchase this product again.
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Outstanding Product
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I am person that the package is always missing some parts, the directions are not clear, and I can never get the darn thing assembled in a reasonable amount of time, not so with this product and assembly was a snap! Great product and needed no belt adjustments right out of the box. The slight elevation gives a good workout for someone my age of 66 years old. I am more than completely satisfied with this product. I don't recommend this product for running but for slow to medium to a brisk walk this is excellent. Good job Amazon for offering this treadmill.
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Love this treadmill!
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I am sooo glad I got this inexpensive manual treadmill instead of an expensive motorized one. I put it together in about half and hour. Its a little more of a workout than walking on a level surface (you're walking slightly uphill all the time) so be prepared to stretch your calf muscles after using it. I also like how light and portable it is. I can push it out of the way easily when I'm not using it (though folding it up IS a little harder than they claim it is). I can also shift it easily to watch t.v. while I'm working out, or shift it in another direction and look out my picture window instead (you can jog on it, too). It also takes up a lot less floor space than the huge motorized ones. The metal and rubber surface area that you walk on is less stressful to your joints than walking on concrete or asphalt-there's a little bit of 'give' to it. I didn't think I'd use the little computer console, but its kind of fun to see how fast you're walking and how many calories you've burned when your done. I also don't have to keep checking my pedometer to see how far I've gone. The clock is 'off' though, it'll tell you you've walked for five minutes when you've walked only about three minutes. Also, when putting it together, they forgot to include the screws that hold the computer console onto the handlebars. However, when I called them about it, I immediately was on-line with a courteous REAL person, and they mailed the missing screws to me promptly (in about three days). My treadmill came pre-lubricated, but after a couple of weeks of use I noticed it was 'sticking' a little. I lifted up the belt in a few places and just sprayed on some WD-40, and I was gliding along again just fine.
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