Horizon Fitness T101-3 Treadmill (2012 Model)

by Horizon Fitness

Product Features

• Folding treadmill with 2.25 HP continuous duty motor for quiet operation
• Speed up to 10 MPH, incline to 10 percent, 20 x 55-Inch belt size
• Nine programs with time, distance, calories and workouts manual, intervals, weight loss
• Sonic surround speakers with MP3 compatibility, pulse grip heart rate monitoring
• 300-pound maximum user weight, lifetime warranty on frame and motor, 1 year on parts and labor

Product Description

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Rated by the Treadmill Doctor as one of the "Best Buys" in its category, the Horizon Fitness T101 treadmill combines a powerful, quiet motor and stable, comfortable platform with comprehensive console and Sonic Surround speakers with MP3 input so you play music through the console speakers.

The large, heavy frame is stable during the most intense exercise sessions, and the PerfectFLEX deck cushioning provides the right mix of shock absorption and support. And the COOLfit fitness fan keeps you cool as you walk, jog or run. It's easily storable, thanks to Horizon's exclusive FeatherLIGHT lift, which incorporates two hydraulic shocks to assist you when raising and lowering the deck.

The computer console has three orange LED windows, LED brickyard, and target/workout LED indicators. You'll be able to challenge yourself with nine programming options that include three targets (time, distance, calories) and three workouts (manual, intervals, weight loss).

Specifications

• 2.25 continuous horsepower motor
• 20 x 55-inch two-ply belt
• 0 to 10 MPH, 0-10 percent incline
• Nine program options including three targets (Time, Distance, Calories) and three workouts (Manual, Interval, Weight Loss)
• Heart rate grips
• 300-pound weight capacity
• Warranties: lifetime frame and motor; 1-year parts and labor

About Horizon Fitness

Horizon is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. They are committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Horizon's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing has a testing phase and 10 percent of Horizon's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.

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.

Product Description

Horizon treadmills are all about one thing – quality. Quality suspension and deck systems to help protect your body; best-in-class motors that keep going strong for years to come; and meaningful, motivating programming to help you meet your goals. At Horizon, we carefully design each treadmill to give you the comfort, control and convenience you need to succeed. Horizon treadmills use large, heavy frames, making them more solid and stable than competitors'. The Horizon T101 offers a comfortable beginning - durability and value rolled into an attractive design featuring 9 programming options.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 70 x 33 x 55 inches
• Shipping Weight: 180 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B005AC1H6Y
• Item model number: 410618
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,146 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #4 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Treadmills

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brief Review of Horizon T101-3, January 12, 2012

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BH (Oshkosh, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great treadmill for the money!, December 23, 2011

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B. Boye (Iowa) - See all my reviews

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The FREE amazon delivery of the treadmill came faster than usual; the shipping company called me to schedule a time for delivery to my house. They sent two guys and they brought it in all the way downstairs to my basement. This "free" service is outstanding. I read other reviews and people suggested you to open the box WHERE you intend to assemble it, so I followed through. I assemble it myself so it took longer than I could if I had an assistant. After lubricating the tread belt with the supplied silicone, I started running on the machine right away. I have been running about 12 miles on it so far (4 sessions of about 30 minutes each) and I cannot find any fault with the machine. It's quiet, stable and functional. I think the central bar chart LEDs are not as useful to people like me who find the two built-in programs too slow and need to set our own speed manually. Because this machine does not (seem to) allow users to program their own exercise programs, my console LEDs stay unchanged throughout the 30 minutes but that's not a problem. I think this machine is a good buy! I hope it last long!

A few summary notes for people who wishes to get theirs:
1. Open the box and assemble it where you intend to install it;
2. Have an assistant will speed up the installation process;
3. When loosening the tread belt to lube, make sure you remember how many times you turned the Hex Screws on BOTH ends so you can return the machine to factory settings.
4. Do NOT tighten screws until you have the whole thing assembled; completely tightening the lower screws on the base during the assembly makes assembling the control console much harder.

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great value, December 19, 2011

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Greg Landers (USA) - See all my reviews

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Delivery was fairly quick, and shipping company called and gave the earliest date available for delivery, or I could pick a date anytime after.

The package is very heavy. I had the delivery guy put in my garage and then I moved it in my 'basement' on same level. If you have to go up or down a flight of stairs, be prepared to have an assistant. Assembly was quick, only 4 fairly easy steps, and all the tools were provided. The instructions were very well written, it was a breeze for me. Just a suggestion, also in the manual, they suggest not opening box until you get it where you want. The reason being is when you open the box, the feet on the treadmill automatically pop up. I did not do this because it was just me, and I wanted to lighten the load as much as possible, and I had to work my way around a door way, not a huge issue. The treadmill has wheels on the bottom to make I easier to move around. I bought a treadmill may to protect carpet.

Using the treadmill has been great so far. The treadmill is a lot more substantial than I expected for the price. Speakers are fairly loud, it comes with a cable for my iPhone, one end into iPhone and the other end goes into input on the treadmill controls. I have not checked out all the options, but it does incline, multiple speeds, etc.

I have been really happy so far, a great value, easy to assemble, a great experience overall.