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A Review of the Smooth 5.45 Treadmill: Rated a Best Buy

July 20, 2008

People who don’t want to spend over $1000 for a treadmill may want to check out the Smooth 5.45 from Smooth Fitness. This is an excellent machine that is an upgrade from the “best buy” Smooth 5.25 treadmill. The changes that were made to create this new model were based on consumer reviews and the result is a superb folding treadmill for the home.

I have people asking me all the time about the price of the Smooth Fitness machines and how the company can price treadmills like the 5.45 at such economical prices. The answer is in how the company does their business. They primarily sell their machines online. They essentially remove all the middlemen-including retailers. When you take away all the costs of operating brick and mortar stores, or selling to wholesalers, you can easily see how Smooth Fitness works. The money they save is filtered into bringing exceptional machines to the marketplace at affordable prices.

You probably know that a treadmill is really only as good as the motor that is in it. The motor on the Smooth 5.45 is exactly like the Smooth 5.25. It is a 2.5 continuous duty motor that is very quiet and smooth. Users rave about the motor and claim they can workout anytime they want because it is so quiet.

The only thing I would like to point out is the Smooth 5.45’s motor is best for people who will be walking or lightly jogging. Intense runners may find the motor on the Smooth 5.45 treadmill isn’t powerful enough for them. If you are a runner, you may want to opt for the Smooth 6.45. It has a more powerful motor and can handle the pounding of intense running.

One thing I really like about the Smooth 5.45 treadmill that really makes it stand out from its competition is its high-tech shock absorption deck. Users report that there is a big difference between the absorption decks on this machine than on other machines. Having such a cushion under your steps means you can walk longer without stressing out your joints and knees. This also makes the Smooth 5.45 ideal for someone who has back problems.

A welcome upgrade from the 5.25 to the Smooth 5.45 was the deck. It was extended to make it more accommodating and comfortable for long-limbed individuals. Also, the durability and the stability of this machine was improved. The Smooth 5.45 treadmill weighs in at 210 pounds, which is 20 pounds heavier than the previous model. No matter how much of a pounding you give this machine, she isn’t going anywhere. Please keep in mind that this machine is rather difficult to move around so make sure you set it up where you think you’ll want it permanently!

If you have done any research on treadmill warranties, you know many of them aren’t very good. Smooth Fitness is known for its warranties. The Smooth 5.45 treadmill comes with a one year service/labor warranty, a 3 year parts warranty and a lifetime warranty on the motor. With all its features, outstanding warranty, and reputation for being a very low-maintenance machine, the Smooth 5.45 is on my list of “best buy” treadmills. Smooth Fitness has really gone out of its way to bring an upscale folding treadmill to the marketplace at a price tag below $1000.

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