Smooth 6.17 Treadmill Review

The Smooth 6.17 treadmill is part of the Smooth Fitness' next generation of treadmills. This fashionable new entrant from Smooth Fitness is certain to attract a lot of admiring glances when seen in your home. The Smooth 6.17 treadmill is a mid-level priced folding treadmill primarily designed for the casual workout user but with enough power for the serious fitness devotee.

People usually compare Smooth 6.17 treadmill to the Smooth 6.25 treadmill. The 6.25 have been around for many years and have a very good service record. When comparing to the Smooth 6.25, there are a couple of differences. The 6.17 usually come with a longer deck, and it is more stylish and has the touch screen display. The 6.25 have a somewhat higher HP motor, it weighs around 40 lbs more and the rollers are larger.

Every one in our team from the casual fitness enthusiasts to a serious athlete was impressed. The style and presentation of the 6.17 makes it one of the most value-packed treadmills Smooth Fitness have ever offered, and continues their role of being a trendsetter in the industry.

Advantages of Smooth 6.17 Treadmill

The Smooth 6.17 uses a powerful 2.5 HP constant motor which will offer years of maintenance free service along with high horsepower productivity for every type of fitness user and deliver a sturdy performance without overheating. The motor comes supported by a lifetime warranty.

One thing to mention is that most treadmills frequently rock and sway at high speeds. This is definitely not at all the case with the Smooth 6.17, which regardless of it's stylish and sleek looks, feels extremely solid and stable.

The Smooth 6.17 includes a twenty inch wide running belt. Interestingly, this is the exactly the same size belt as Smooth's most expensive treadmill. There are treadmills in the same price range that mostly have narrower belts. You will definitely appreciate the benefits of this larger running space when you start using this treadmill.

One of the problems with most of the operating treadmills is the awkwardness of pressing powered console buttons while running. The Smooth 6.17 has eliminated this difficulty by using a highly sensitive touch screen, which makes operating the unit very simple at a tap of the finger. With the 6.17, any kind of changes to speed, incline and additional settings while in motion need never throw off your rhythm or balance.

The Smooth 6.17 comes with nine storable user profiles. This configuration is especially very useful for households with multiple treadmill users. This helps eliminate the need to key in personal settings every time. It has a provision that can save age, weight and target heart rate info for instant access, for up to nine people.

One of our top choices in the mid-level treadmill range!!!!

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