Product Description

Horizon T83 - Quality throughout. The T83 is a full-size treadmill with plenty of features for beginners and workout enthusiasts alike ¿ from a large motor and running area to simple controls and programs. Folds up easily for convenient storage. COMFORT: Orthopedic belt and COMFORTzone Plus AirCell deck cushioning. CONTROL: 2.5 hp continuous-duty motor with a lifetime warranty. 0.5 to 12 mph, 0-12% incline. CONVENIENCE: 3 blue backlit LCD screens for key feedback. 16 programs and contact heart rate grips, with MP3 port, speakers, headphone jack and fan. Designed for quiet operation, club-quality performance and long life, Horizon treadmills are a great addition to any at-home fitness program ¿ whether you're just starting out or moving to your next goal.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62171 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Horizon Fitness
• Model: 410816
• Released on: 2007-08-10
• Dimensions: 68.00" h x 35.00" w x 72.00" l, 216.00 pounds

Features

• Club-quality treadmill with 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor
• Speed range of 0.5 to 12 mph; incline range of 0 to 12 percent
• 16 workout programs, including weight loss, intervals, and custom
• Air-cell-cushioned orthopedic treadbelt with hydraulic lift for storage
• Measures 72 x 68 x 35 inches (W x H x D); lifetime motor warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy a vigorous workout in the comfort of your own home with the Horizon Fitness T83 treadmill. The T83 is built around a robust 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor, similar to the type found in premium health clubs. The result is a smooth and powerful performance at all speeds, with the ability to run quieter and longer while generating plenty of power for a long workout. The T83 is no slouch from a feature perspective, either, with 16 workout programs to help you focus on your goals, including Manual, Intervals 1, Intervals 2, Intervals 3, Weight Loss 1, Weight Loss 2, Mountain Climb, Rolling Hills, Foothills, Golf 9-Hole, Golf 18-Hole, Pacer, 5K, 10K, Custom 1, and Custom 2. Add in a speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour, an elevation range of 0 to 12 percent, and ComfortZone air cell cushioning and you have a powerful, comfortable treadmill that excels in any environment.

The Horizon control console, meanwhile, emphasizes simplicity, with logical control locations and three blue backlit LCD screens that offer key feedback on your workout. The T83 is also easy to store thanks to Horizon's exclusive FeatherLight lift, which incorporates two hydraulic shocks to assist you when raising and lowering the deck. Other details include contact heart rate grips, built-in Vortex cooling fans, an MP3 port with speakers and audio in/out jacks, and a 20-by-55-inch running area.

Treadmill Features

• Motor: 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor
• Speed range: 0.5 to 12 miles per hour
• Elevation range: 0 to 12 percent
• Running area: 20 x 55 inches
• Belt: 2.2 mm orthopedic tread
• Cushion system: ComfortZone air cell
• Folding system: FeatherLight hydraulic assist
• Screen: 3 blue backlit LCD displays, 1 large (2.4 x 4.9 inches) and 2 small
• Programs: 16
• Program type: Manual, Intervals 1, Intervals 2, Intervals 3, Weight Loss 1, Weight Loss 2, Mountain Climb, Rolling Hills, Foothills, Golf 9-Hole, Golf 18-Hole, Pacer, 5K, 10K, Custom 1, and Custom 2
• Weight capacity: 325 pounds
• Dimensions: 72 x 68 x 35 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 216 pounds
• Warranties: Lifetime on frame and motor; 1 year on parts and 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.

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.

Customer Reviews

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
I received my treadmill about 2 weeks ago and I am extremely happy that I made this purchase. Besides the great financing deal and $100 off the price, this treadmill is a HUGE step up from my old one. It has many different workouts and levels within those workouts that I don't think I will ever get bored with this machine. The motor is quiet (you only have to turn the volume up on the TV a bit), it runs smooth, it does feel as it has more "spring" than my older (10 year-old) treadmill. I only had one minor problem when I received my machine; the support bar was missing (not a crucial part, I was still able to use it without it), but Horizan customer service was great and got the part out to me within the week. Also, be aware, this machine is HEAVY, have the delivery driver put it in the room you want to use it in, as once you open the box, it is not smart to move it to a new location (the walking board can actually spring up and cause injury). I had to give the drive a tip to do this for me, but it was WELL worth it. Keeping that in mind, the larger pieces of the machine are heavy as well. Although I put the machine together myself (it took me about 3 hours), a helping hand will make it go a lot faster.

I have used this treadmill at least 10 times now, and after adjusting the belt tension, it has been smooth sailing since. I highly recommend this machine, so much that my co-worker is buying the exact same one!

Very Nice Treadmill ~ Some Quirks Though
We have only just barely started using this, so I may need to update the review as time goes by. I am impressed by the number of options this treadmill offered. That really helps with avoiding workout boredom. We also like that you can hook up your MP3 player to it and play whatever music you want instead of having to try and work with a CD player that you know won't play what you want as long as you want. The belt is wide and has good traction and you do feel like you are well cushioned. I love how strong the motor is. The treadmill is also really very light to lift back up into place.

What I don't love? In order to turn it off you have to reach down behind the entire machine in back of the supports on the bottom to a hidden button. There is no other way. Otherwise it's always on. Most machines you can pull the little magnetic plug or something like that. Nope, not with this guy. You have to make sure you have some clearance on the left hand side so you can get in there. Also, it has to be further away from the wall than my other machines because when you try to fold it back up it pushes back into the wall.

Impressive and a must buy!
I am truly impressed with this treadmill! I didn't think it would be as nice as it is. It is better than most health club treadmills. It is very heavy so put it in the room where you want to leave it. It took me an hour to put it together by myself (I'm female, 36 and 5'6") and the instructions were so easy to follow. Some of the screws do not fit to well, but you have to play around with them to get them in completely.

I was also looking at the Bowflex and quite a few other name brands. My cousin who is a personal trainer was recommending $3000 to $5000 treadmills and I just couldn't justify spnding that much for a home treadmill that only I was going to use. A friend of mine has a cheaper Horizon and she is very pleased with it. The Horizon T83 is sturdy and does not shake, even running on it. It is solid and well built. The thing that was most important to me was that there are ALOT of programs so you won't get bored with only a few. It does have a ipod hook up and speakers included on the main board. The fan is cheesy and I can't understand why they didn't make one with different speeds, this one blasts you away. I bought a clip-on fan to use.

For $999 and I also got free shipping, it made the Horizon T83 look even better. (And with inside delivery included). I was worried that I wouldn't like it and shipping it back was such a hassle. But I was wrong! Everything works beautifully on it and I look forward to MANY YEARS of enjoyment on it when it's cold outside.

Buy this treadmill and you won't be disappointed.