FreeMotion X3 Treadmill Incline Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is 99.999% identical to the same incline trainer you will see advertised on infomercials at night. Whats the .001% difference? Its the name on the product sticker. Thats it. Also you will not get the iFit cards that the other one comes with $30 value. It will use those cards if you go buy them. If you have Amazon Prime the shipping is free.

So about this trainer. I have had it for 2 weeks now and use it every day. The deck is very forgiving to my obese frame. I use cross-trainer shoes and the impact on my knees is barely noticeable compared to running on the road. Honestly the most incline I have been able to pull off is roughly 20%. After that it feels as though I am going to slide off the deck, probably wont but it feels that way and this thing goes another 20% incline over that... can you say billy goat?

The hand grips do not register my pulse correctly. It was so off I went to my doctors for an EKG because I thought I had an arrhythmia. Turns out I didnt, so I ended up buying Polar A4 Pulse Heart Rate Monitor Watch which now has me squarely in my peak zone when I am exercising.

When you get it the assembly is pretty straightforward. Keep an eye on the 5foot coated wires, you will need to use them to pull the hand sensors and other cables through the arms.

My biggest gripe is with the shipper. The delivery person wanted to leave it in my driveway or put it in my garage. I needed it in my house because it was going to rain. My back is in pretty bad shape and it took some convincing to get him to at least put it in the doorway for me. They SHOULD have had 2 people to deliver this. I did not expect it to be set up, just put in the room I was going to assemble it in. The crate is massive and I guess it weighs in excess of 300 lbs. DO yourself a favor and disassemble it completely somewhere and carry in the lighter pieces. I was not sure of the amount of effort to do this, and that is why I wanted it brought in my house. Realistically, I could have taken off 50% of the parts and brought them in and saved my back a little. So, just take it apart where they drop it and carry it all in.

Pros:
>> Very comfortable deck
>> Varied and interesting workouts without the iFit cards.
>> Can use iFit cards
>> Fantastic fan that blows directly on your face/neck while exercising

Cons:
<< Because of the degree of incline ability the deck is about 8" off the floor, while flat, and 3 feet off the floor at 40deg, so taller people may need to duck in an 8' ceiling room (dont put this in a finished basement). You naturally compensate for steep angles by leaning forward, but it might be uncomfortable for very tall people.
<< Speakers are pathetic and can barely be heard over the running motors and fan. Have my iPod Touch cranked to max and its just weak sound.
<< Heavy to move. (put it where it will stay because once assembled its massive)

Overall the cons do not outweigh the pros which are substantial in my opinion.

This is a fantastic exercise machine to use at home, or even in a professional setting (pros may scoff at it though as being gimmicky). Buy this from Amazon you will save a few hundred in shipping alone. If you dont have Amazon Prime, get it for the money you save not paying for shipping elsewhere.

I love it. Thanks for reading my review.

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Product Description:
Take your treadmill workout to the next level with the FreeMotion X3 interactive treadmill, which offers an incline of up to 30 percent. When set at its maximum incline, the X3 treadmill burns up to three times the calories as compared to walking on a flat surface. This means you can burn a ton of calories without having to run, reducing the impact on your joints with every workout. The X3 is powered by a DurX 2.8-horsepower motor, which employs an axial fan to reduce noise as it cools the treadmill's internal components. The fan not only extends the motor's life, but it also enhances your workout environment, letting you watch TV or listen to music without upping the volume. The DuraSoft cushioning system, meanwhile, reduces joint impact by 15 percent compared to road running, delivering the perfect balance of comfort and safety. And with easy-to-use one-touch controls for both speed (0 to 10 miles per hour) and incline (0 to 30 percent), you can increase or decrease the intensity of your workout at a moment's notice.
The X3 also offers a number of interactive features to amplify your workout experience. The Graffix Hi-Altitude 3D display, for instance, lets you view your workout like never before. Now you can view your progress as you climb a virtual mountainside, change angles to a different perspective, or zoom in close enough to view an animated figure running up the trail with you. At the same time, the display still tracks all the standard workout metrics, such as speed, time, distance, vertical feet, and calories burned. In addition, the treadmill includes a Random Trail Generator, which takes parts of the nine built-in workouts and rearranges them into a totally new workout experience. And if that's not enough customization, the treadmill is compatible with iFit workout cards. Each card is designed by a certified personal trainer and plugs directly into the treadmill's console, automatically adjusting your resistance. All told, iFit workouts can help you lose weight, feel great, and improve your overall performance in just eight weeks.
Other features include a roomy, non-slip climbing deck with 20-by-51-inch treadbelt; an iPod-compatible music port; a built-in sound system that produces a broad range of frequencies; a CardioGrip heart rate monitor with sensors built into the handlebars; a CoolAire workout fan that helps you work out longer and more comfortably; and a 250-pound weight capacity. The X3 treadmill measures 36 by 58 by 67 inches (W x H x D), weighs 215 pounds, and carries a lifetime warranty on the motor and a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
About FreeMotion Fitness
FreeMotion Fitness was founded in 1999 based on a simple yet bold observation: One-dimensional training doesn't carry over to a three-dimensional world, a place where twisting, turning, and moving in all planes is a daily fact of life. Acquired in December 2000 by Icon Health & Fitness, FreeMotion enjoys all the benefits of a globally connected company yet stands independent with respect to operations, research, development, sales, and marketing.