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![]() The extra-large running surface is great for dedicated runners, athletes, and walkers. |
SmoothSound Audio System Enjoy the powerful, high-quality, integrated audio system with speakers and MP3 compatibility to help you stay motivated as your favorite music blazes out of the console.
Im-Pression Shock Absorption Cushioning System
The Smooth 9.35 cushioning system helps reduce harmful impact on your joints and back, providing a soft landing for the front foot and firm push-off for the rear foot. Exercise on the Smooth 9.35 treadmill comfortably and for longer periods of time with less fatigue and distress.
SmoothDrive 4.0 HP
Motor Powerful and quiet, the SmoothDrive 4 horsepower motor offers dependable, durable operation.
Wireless Heart Rate Control
The Smooth 9.35HR treadmill comes standard with a Polar wireless chest belt transmitter and built-in receiver that controls the function of the treadmill based on your target heart rate setting.
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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth Fitness Treadmill Review,
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This review is from: Smooth Fitness 9.35iHR Treadmill (Sports)
I research my purchases out to the point of obsession. I can tell you that you have to becareful what you read as there are "Product Reviews" out there that are put out there by the companies selling bad products. You can tell this because the reviews will show the product to be bad and excellent at the same time (depending on what you read and from who).
Do your research and weight your evaluation based on what is important to you. Read BLOGs by runners... Marathon'ers are a good source of info since running "is their life". People that have bought equipment also tend to recommend what they have bought--good or bad--they are still trying to convience themselves they made the right purchase. Also have had people giving me well-intentioned recommendations on garbage they have seen on TV from reputable companies like "The Nordic Track Tread-Walker". I did a spreadsheet evaluation (Compartive Analysis) based on weighting the things important to me were durability, strenght of equiment (to handle heavy runners), shock absorbtion, roller diameter, incline height, stability of platform, quietness, programming features (including HR feature)... and more. I bought this treadmill based on the fact I am a heavy runner at 250 lbs (technically I shouldn't even be running--on asphalt anyway)... the unit is built solid, has a lifetime warranty on the motor and frame and 1 yr in home service on electronics, etc. It went together well... very solid. Required two people to assemble... one to put tension on the frame so it would go together and screw holes would line up. That is good though... results in a very rigid structure. The shock absorbtion feature... actually two automobile type shock absorbers is fantastic... I know saving my old joints on my 53 year old body from abuse. It is like running on the beach... along the edge of the surf. I can see about 1/4-1/2" of movement at each step while I run and ajustable. It is like having a Gorilla running on a treadmill... a good wide track to handle me too... and my wife says my gait is comparable. I love this machine!! Easy to run and program too. It comes with a Polar Heart Rate transmitter strap you put around your chest and transmits to the treadmill and the treadmill is smart enought to vary the incline (up to 15 deg) and speed to keep your heart at target!! Fandamntastic!! It is quiet too... my 18 year old athletic son runs on it and I can hear his steps downstairs (from the kitchen above) but not the machine. You can't hear the electric incline feature operate at all. The machine is just smooth as hell and the thing that talked me into it was an account by a marathoner that was looking for something that would save him on joint wear and tear he experinced running on asphalt. Too expensive for ya you say? By a cheaper machine and you may pay more in repairs and it won't be available to you when you need it. Here is the deal on that... I paid $2K. If you aren't going to spend at least $1500 on a treadmill don't even buy one. Treadmills need to be build very well to last even a year of abuse and I have a family of 5 running on it plus on Gorilla... ha. Just look at your local fitness center... 10 treadmills and about half of them out of commission at any time--overbuy on the treadmill folks and you won't be sorry--or buy something else. Don't get sucked into the TV ads either for the latest gimmicks... I found out that Bowflex(tm) "Tread Climber" thing... you can't run on that AT ALL!! Plus easy to fall on and get mangled in the moving treads. Considering an Elliptical? Better try it out somewhere... they often don't follow natural body movement... you have to force your body to do something that just doesn't feel right. Running is a great thing if you can take the joint-impact-damage out of it... I think the Smooth 9.35HR does that... great buy. Hope this leads someone out there to making a good smart purchase... my only incentive... I do not have any relationship to Smooth Fitness at all (not a Stock holder, invester, etc.) and don't sell them either.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth 9.35 HR - love the Hydra Suspension cushioning,
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This review is from: Smooth Fitness 9.35iHR Treadmill (Sports)
I would like to preface my review by saying that I am in no way paid by Smooth Fitness to write this review, or have any connection or affiliation with the company.
I ordered my treadmill factory direct and it took about 2 weeks for it to come. Then it took me around 4 1/2 hours to put it together. It wasn't the directions that was hard to understand, it was just twisting in the screws and moving the treadmill around that took so long. The treadmill is extremely heavy and I put it together by myself. I do suggest you have a friend or significant other help. But since the treadmill is so heavy, it feels sturdier. After putting my treadmill together, I was excited to start using it. I'm a 5'5" female and weigh 130 lbs, but the treadmill is a nice size and sturdy enough that I think it can easily accommodate heavier and taller runners. It says in the manual that users can be up to 350 pounds. This is definitely a good treadmill for running. If you're looking for a treadmill just for walking, you can spend around $400-$1000 for a fairly good treadmill. Jogging and running, expect to spend $1000 and up for a quality machine. I've only went up to 6.o mph so far, but the belt runs very smoothly. There's no odd jerking and sputtering like on cheaper treadmills where you feel like you might be fall off and break a neck. This treadmill truly does feel like a quality treadmill like those found in fitness gyms. Lately I've been too busy to go to the gym so it's super convenient to have a treadmill at home. I love the no fuss aspect. I don't have to "dress up" and can easily shower as soon as my workout is done. For days when I really don't feel like listening to music, I can just pop in a movie and still get a good workout. Before purchasing the Smooth 9.35HR, I did my research. I read up on customer reviews and reviews made by treadmill "gurus". The treadmill doctor has given this treadmill shining reviews, giving it a #1 spot for treadmills in the $1500-2000 range. In my search for the best treadmill for me, I wanted a quality machine that won't blow my budget, I wanted to be able to run comfortably on it, and most important it had to have good cushioning. A few months back I got a knee injury that now makes it difficult to run on hard surfaces or for long distances. The Smooth has this wonderful Hydra Suspension feature that allows you to adjust the cushioning level. It's easy to change for different users, depending on what you need. It works. I've used the treadmill with it "off" and it hurt my knees within 5 minutes. The next day I turned it "on" and I barely had a problem. The slight pain was most likely from the day before, but with the cushioning on, I did notice a huge difference. It was the Hydra Suspension feature that really made me go for the Smooth. I was deciding between the Sole F85 and the Smooth 9.35 HR. They were both the same price and both had raving reviews, but I chose the Smooth 9.35 HR for it's superior cushioning system. I don't know if you can say it's "whisper-quiet", but I can hear music over the motor. This might help, if you order from the website it's free shipping and free in-room delivery if you want to save a few bucks. With the purchase of my treadmill from the company, I also received 5 years parts and electronics and 2 years labor. Some treadmills only give you 1 year labor. I give this treadmill a 4 1/2 out of 5 only because the console is in my way. Like I said, I'm 5'5", but the top part of the console comes up to my upper chest and when I'm swinging my arms during walking or jogging, my arms bump in to the console. I just wish the console was lower or could be adjusted to a different height, but no I'm stuck. So if you're tall, this would probably be best for you. If you're short, take that in to consideration. The console height is a bit of a problem, but not enough for me to want to return it. The strong motor and cool Hydra Suspension cushion far outweighs that minor problem. The treadmill also allows you to input up to 9 user information and save it. Just input your height, weight, etc, one time and you can look up User 1, User 2, and so on the next time. I think this is really cool because the calorie burn reading is more accurate this way and being able to read how much calories I'm burning helps me keep going. There's also different programs, but I haven't tried them yet so I can't give a review about that. In addition, it comes with a Heart Rate chest strap. I use that to help me reach and stay in my Heart Rate zone so I don't work under my potential or over train. Don't just read a few reviews and decide to buy it. Do your research. There are also sites that are paid by treadmill companies to write wonderful reviews for treadmills so don't believe everything. I haven't had a lot of experience with the Smooth's customer service, but the few times I have called they have been courteous and polite. I am pleased with my purchase and recommend it if you're willing to shell out the $2000.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth Treadmill - worse product I ever bought,
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This review is from: Smooth Fitness 9.35iHR Treadmill (Sports)
In December 2009, we bought a Smooth Treadmill, model 9.35HR from Smooth fitness. This product is a true lemon. We have had various problems with it since it arrived - belt slipping, damaged sideboards, and electrical problems (burning smell right before blowing circuit breakers in our home that began after a service call by your contractor). The treadmill shipped to us has never been in fully operational condition since we received it over six months ago, and the damage caused to our home has actually cost us money! We are unwilling to spend any more time/aggravation/money trying to refurbish this defective treadmill. We paid $1899 for a product that should have been in perfect working order when it arrived to us. This particular treadmill is of unacceptable quality. If this purchase could have been returned to a store, it would have gone back within the first week.
This faulty product has caused damage to our home. We have electrical problems from the outlets and circuit breakers that this product was connected to. Additionally, poor customer service (i.e. total lack of response to our request for help) when we first received this unit, we paid Sears $114 for an opinion on what was wrong with it. The independent opinion was that the machine is NOT FUNCTIONAL. Smooth Fitness has left us stranded with a defective treadmill that was not in working condition and totally avoided any phone calls from us.
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