Landice Treadmill Review
by Kathryn O'Neill
If you're looking
to buy a high end home treadmill (or a commercial grade
treadmill) chances are you've heard the name 'Landice'
thrown about quite a bit.
That may leave you wondering
'Should I invest in a Landice treadmill?' Here's a quick review
of Landice treadmills to help you decide.
Landice has been in business for over 35 years. What sets them
apart is that they specialize in making only treadmills. (not
treadmills and ellipticals and exercise bikes and home
gyms...)
They've placed over 50,000 treadmills in the health club or gym
environment. Because of this, Landice treadmills are generally
viewed as commercial treadmills.
However Landice makes both commercial and high end home
treadmills.
Their LTD series is built for home use whereas their Club
series is constructed for very heavy use in club/gym
environments.
(This is an important distinction since Landice offers both the
Landice L7 LTD Pro Sports Trainer AND an L7 CLUB Pro Sports
Trainer with several differences.)
While not everybody can afford a Landice treadmill for their
home (prices start around $3000), this is one treadmill where
you definitely get what you pay for.
Landice Treadmills offer:
>> Large walking/running areas with the motor power (3
HP) to back it up. (If you have too much belt and not enough
motor power, you can quickly burn out your motor.)
>> LIFETIME residential treadmill warranty (5 year
commercial warranty)
>> Aircraft locking hardware (which makes the frame even
stronger than the standard welded treadmill frame)
>> 400-500 pound user weight capacity
>> VFX (Variable Flex) cushioning absorbs shock in the
vertical direction only and doesn't allow side-to-side or
rocking motions, which can be harmful to joints and knees.
>> 4-ply treadbelts that are twice as strong as the 2 ply
treadbelts most other treadmill brands use. (This helps prolong
the life of the treadbelt)
Landice treadmills were also recently voted #1 by Runner's
World Magazine for customer satisfaction and have also received
'Best Buy' ratings from Treadmill Doctor.
The only drawback to the Landice treadmill is, of course, the
price. These are high end, high grade treadmills that may be
more than some people need in a treadmill.
However if you are a runner, in training, or just want a
treadmill that can take a serious beating, a Landice treadmill
packs a lot of value in for the price.
For a list of Landice treadmill ratings and expert reviews,
read more at:
http://www.treadmillreview.net/landicetreadmill.html
About the Author
Kathryn O'Neill is the chief editor for Treadmill Review
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