Need a little distraction while working out on the treadmill? Turn to the ProForm Pro Series 1500, which not only boasts all the standard treadmill fare--including a 2.75-horsepower commercial Mach Z motor, a cushioned running deck, and several workout programs--but also comes with a 7-inch flat screen TV built into the console. As a result, you can lose yourself in the middle of a workout by watching your favorite TV show, or display all your workout info at once on the expanded screen. The TV is even cable-ready, so you can watch all of the same stations you normally receive on your home television.

The treadmill's console includes a built-in 7-inch flat-screen TV. |
Of course, a built-in TV doesn't do much good if you can't keep your workouts challenging, which is why the Pro Series 1500 offers 10 personal trainer workouts. Each personal trainer workout automatically adjusts the incline and speed of your treadmill to focus on aerobic, weight loss, or performance goals, depending on your workout objectives. As a bonus, the trainer also includes four heart rate (HR) workouts that help you stay in the right training zone, along with two personalized learning workouts that you can design yourself and save for repeated use.
It's a breeze to measure your heart rate while you run thanks to the integrated heart rate monitor, which includes a pair of sensors built right into the handlebars. And runners will love the ClearView backlit console, which boasts an extra-wide viewing angle and a 5 x 7 workout matrix that displays your workout graphically. The console also tracks such data as your speed, time, distance, and calories burned, making it easy to monitor your workout progress. Other details include a ProFlex Adjustable cushioning system that reduces the impact on your joints by up to 28 percent; a one-touch speed-control feature that invites you to quickly adjust your pace without having to use the up or down arrow; a built-in workout fan to keep you cool; and a large 20-by-60-inch running deck. The Pro Series 1500--which offers a capacity of 350 pounds--carries the following warranties: 20 years on the motor and one year on labor.
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.