Intoduction: In general, manual treadmills, those without motors, are certainly cheaper than motorized ones. The biggest pro is cost. The next biggest pro is weight - manual treadmills will weigh rather less than any motorized unit worth getting. The con is that your body dictates the speed, and how you walk on the unit can cause the unit to stop. Meaning you should be positioned toward the middle of the platform and not close to the front, or a bit farther back, for a more consistent walk. Since your body powers the belt, this means your body has to start it up. This does add momentary wear'n'tear to one's preferred knee. Those with arthritis would find this to be a potential downside.
Also, for any treadmill, have a pair of NEW shoes, dedicated SOLELY for the treadmill. That way it doesn't get covered in muck and stuff. Also, get some good insoles like memory foam to help out your joints.
What's good:
* The TR3000 is largely pre-assembled out of the box. It took me about 15 minutes to unpack and set up the unit.
* It comes with oil to lubricate to reduce friction - READ THE MANUAL about how and when to use it, my booklet has age 15 devoted to the section "Lubrication".
* feels very sturdy, even right out of the box
* 75 pounds makes it easy to move
* has 2 incline settings, I've kept it at the default one for a nice gentle mild up-hill feel. Will look into the other setting eventually. :)
* 300LB weight limit
What's not good:
* It's a bit louder than I'd have thought, hearing the tread scruff against the metal. Then again, not many treadmills are going to be quiet.
* okay, the litty bitty wheels to move the unit with are arguably too small if you have carpeted floors. But the whole unit weighs so little it's ultimately not much of an issue (for most) to carry if needed.
What's surprising:
* The magnetic resistance feature, even at setting 1, is pretty cool. Higher settings do lead to more stress on the knee, FYI
* Documentation for which plug-in goes where for the heart rate and MPH sensors isn't well-defined. But with two heart sensors, one for each handle, it's not too hard to guess which goes where. :)
* Width of track is thinner than I'd thought but works for my moderate build.
Summary:
Obviously one can't become an Olympic runner on any manual treadmill, but for basic fitness and even walking during a rainy day and such, this is a pretty great unit and especially for the price. There's not much to nitpick at all about this unit. It's effortlessly easy to set up, sturdy, one can easily walk 3.5MPH on it for some time, even with the angle. The relative loudness is distracting, but minor. The sturdiness is to be commended, so many models have people saying they're wobbly and rickety.
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From the manufacturer
Extra Long Handles with Pulse
Extra-long safety handles with heart pulse pads are more than 2X the length, provide walking security and preventing any loss of balance. Heart pulse pads allows the user to measure target heart rates
LCD Display Computer
Computer LCD display window features elapsed time, distance walked, calorie burn, speed and heart rate monitoring. TV remote control can be stored on the computer console.
325 lb Weight Capacity and Foldable
Up to 325 lbs of user weight. The frame has been reinforced to accommodate a high weight capacity, with wide side rails for safety. Can be folded and moved easily with included transportation wheels.
Twin Flywheels with Extended Belt
Twin 6" diameter flywheels provide a smoother and more consistent workout unlike other single flywheel manual treadmills
3 Levels of Incline with 8 Level Tension
Quick release incline adjustments features quick and easy 3 position inclines of 8, 10 and 15 degree. Pacer Control’ 8 level magnetic tension, provides different levels of difficulty
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-The difference in resistance between level 1 and 8 is minimal. I am ordering a fishing magnet to
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-The wheels for transportation are almost useless. They are too small, making scratching the floor very likely and not smooth to move over carpet.
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-First of all, the electronic are scary looking. Haphazardly put together with dried hot glue strings everywhere.By Jackson T on July 31, 2020
-The difference in resistance between level 1 and 8 is minimal. I am ordering a fishing magnet to
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-The wheels for transportation are almost useless. They are too small, making scratching the floor very likely and not smooth to move over carpet.
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