Exerpeutic TF1000 Treadmill Review

Exerpeutic have been churning out decent entry level treadmills for quite some time now. And with the release of the TF1000 model, they continue their good form by providing reliable exercise machines. Before we indulge ourselves in the details of this treadmill, it needs to be said that with its maximum speed of 4 mph it can only support walking exercises so runners beware if you’re looking for a treadmill which you can use for rigorous running exercises. Anyways, because of its unique nature, the treadmill is gloriously named the ‘Walk to Fitness’ model. In the following article we will take a look at just what Exerpeutic are offering with the TF1000 machine.

The Exerpeutic TF1000 Ultra High Capacity Fitness Treadmill has dimensions amounting to 51.2 inches of length, 32 inches of width, and 63 inches of height respectively. The machine has a space saving fold design that allows you to fold the treadmill every time you are done using it and slide it under a bed or a storage room in order to free up space. When folded, the product measures at 21 inches of length, 35.25 inches of width and 63 inches of height. Built in wheels at the base of the machine make it easy to transport from one room to another. The TF1000 model has a running surface measuring at 47.8 inches length and 20 inches width making it good and wide enough to let you walk your way to your fitness goals.

The Exerpeutic TF1000 Ultra High Capacity Fitness Treadmill has a display features that helps track elapsed time, total speed, distance covered, and number of calories burned. It also has scan mode that allows the readings to run repeatedly while you work out thus aiding you to keep track of your progress without having to fret about manually checking each reading. The maximum speed of the treadmill goes up to 4 mph which is suited for running. With speed buttons on the panel, you can incrementally increase the speed by a margin of 0.1 kmh. Speed controls on the handrails also provide convenience for altering the speed settings. The treadmill also has the sophisticated feature of pulse grip monitors found on the handrails. The sensors will sense your pulse and use it to determine your heart rate, giving you an accurate or close to accurate tracking of your heartbeat and subsequent burning of calories. The treadmill is also equipped with a safety key which can be clipped on to your clothes and automatically stops the treadmill each time the key is detached.

The TF1000 treadmill comes with a 5 year warranty for its motor, a 1 year warranty for the frame, and 90 days replacement for parts.

The Exerpeutic TF1000 Ultra High Capacity Fitness Treadmill weighs 120 pounds is solidly built. It has a reinforced frame capable of supporting a mind whopping 400 pounds. This makes the machine perfect to support people of varying weight types. The frame is solid steel and durable. There are also wide side rails that act as a necessary foot platforms A 1.5 HP high torque motor is responsible for running the belt over the rollers. The size and power of the motor is optimal enough to aid you in your brisk walking. Its small size also assures that the motor will not be noisy so you won’t have to turn the TV/music volume louder nor will you need to worry about annoying others in the housee. The Exerpeutic TF1000 Ultra High Capacity Fitness Treadmill features two incline settings which is good enough to increase the intensity of your workout. Do note though that the incline can not be adjusted from the control panel and is in fact manual in nature. So you’ll have to get off the treadmill and manually alter its incline every time you feel the necessity to do so. 18 inch long handrails provide double the length of normal handrails which grant you a firm and comfortable grip on the treadmill’s handles which will aid you in remaining balanced as you exercise. A shock absorption cushioning deck provides the right amount of support to absorb the impact of your strides and add less strain on your feet, ankles, knees and hips. This also helps to make the recovery of the muscles run faster.

Verdict

The Exerpeutic TF1000 Ultra High Capacity Fitness Treadmill is a moderately good treadmill with its fair share of flaws. It doesn’t try to fool anyone by overselling its purpose, remember that Exerpeutic themselves advertise this machine as one suited only to walking. So this limits the demograph they are targeting in the market so those who are adamant on running will be a little disappointed to know that the TF1000 model does not accommodate their needs and restless runner’s legs. But since this is Exerpeutic, a trusted giant of fitness machines, there need to be no second doubts about the extent of its quality which will undoubtedly be high. Personally we love this machine. We think it’s the best option out there if you’re a walker looking to stock your house with a very reliable treadmill. So go for it!