Treadmills have many benefits; from improving cardiovascular health and increasing leg strength to giving you an indoor running option on those nasty weather days, a treadmill can pack a powerful fitness punch. Treadmills can also be helpful in the realm of decreasing the impact that you might experience while walking or running outside on the asphalt, depending on the belt and corresponding cushioning.
Even with all of these benefits, it can be hard to narrow down one specific treadmill that can be right for you – after all, there are plenty to choose from! Today, we are going to break down the details for two new treadmills out on the market from two top fitness brands: ProForm, and Peloton. Let’s see the price differences, treadmill specs, and then you can decide which might be best for you and your home gym needs!
ProForm Pro 9000
Coming in at $1,799, the Pro 9000 includes a 30 day trial of an iFit family membership. If you haven’t experienced the iFit platform yet, be prepared to be in awe; not only can every member of your family have their own personal fitness experience (all while using the same treadmill), but you have access to streaming workouts and virtual trainers who will push you to reach your goals – all from the comfort of your home gym. After the 30 day trial, you can subscribe to iFit at current pricing, which is $39 a month.
The on-demand trainers in iFit not only help push you along and encourage you throughout your workout; they also control how fast you’re running or walking, as well as the incline/decline of your treadmill – allowing you to focus 100% on the task at hand. Don’t think that the Pro 9000 is just a treadmill workout, though…the iFit platform aiso able to give you a full body workout off the belt, as well!
The virtual workout experience, along with the trainers, are able to be viewed on a 22” high definition touchscreen – and if you don’t want to disturb others, you’re able to hear your workout instructions clearly when pairing with Bluetooth headphones. With speeds maxing out at 12mph and incline/decline ranging from -3 to 12% grade, you have plenty of variability options within your training routine.
The ProForm Pro 9000 can support up to 300 pounds safely, and is equipped with SpaceSaver Design – allowing you to easily fold up your treadmill so that you can put it out of the way when it’s not being used.
Peloton Tread
With a starting price of $2,495, the Peloton Tread also offers a membership service – but separate from the price of the actual treadmill. You are able to try classes for free for up to two months using the Peloton app, though. After that, the Peloton membership (which is necessary for the treadmill packages) is $39 a month.
This all access membership allows you the ability to join into thousands of different workouts; from marathon prep and interval training to power walks and full body bootcamp classes, the variety you can get from different trainers and classes will push you to reach your goals! The workouts aren’t just running focused, though – there are also HIIT classes, strength classes, and even sleep meditations.
These virtual classes and trainers are visible on a 23.8” high definition touchscreen, and the tread itself can be locked if needed to help prevent access (in which case a passcode is required to unlock the treadmill). Accessibility for Bluetooth is available, and the front facing speakers can allow you to hear your trainer clearly. Speeds can reach 12.5mph, and the incline ranges from 0 to 12.5% grade, with no decline option.
The Peloton Tread has a weight capacity of 105 to 300 pounds, and requirements state that users must be between 4’11 and 6’4 and of at least 16 years of age.
The Bottom Line
Both the Proform and Pelaton are excellent choices for a home treadmill. At $700 cheaper, the Proform is a less expensive option upfront. The Proform also has a decline function, meaning that it mimics real-world running better. Proform is a high-quality treadmill at a reasonable price point.
The Peloton is also a high-quality treadmill too with almost every function that a runner would want. The lack of a decline function and the higher price may turn some buyers off, but overall it is a good choice for some.
