Life Fitness T7-0 Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 11, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $4699, Price As Reviewed: $4699, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

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Heavy treadmill

The heaviest treadmill from Life Fitness at 340 lbs. Heavy treadmills are more sturdy.

Strong parts warranty

7 years is among the longest warranty for parts.

22" belt width

Not many treadmills come with a wider belt at 22inches.

FlexDeck® shock absorption system with adjustable firmness

Not all treadmills come with cushioning and not all cushioned treadmills allow you adjust the firmness so this feature is considered a strength for the T7-0.

 

Cons

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Expensive price tag

$4199 is not a samall amount of money. There are better options available in the market. A $500 increase from the T5-0 for a few number of additional programs is too much. Electronic programs aren't that expensive nowadays.

Short labor warranty considering the price

A 1 year labor warranty for a $3699 treadmill is very short. Other treadmills priced lower than the T7-0 can give a 2-year labor warranty.

Below average rollers

It's surprising to see that the T5s come with smaller rollers at 2.0" compared to the less expensive T3's with 2.6" rollers

Many features missing

Lacks cooling fans, adjustable cushioning, and audio player support. Quite a disappointment for the price.

Basic Components – 78% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 63.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 74.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 71.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 18 23 40 57.5% 18 programmed workouts: 7 My Workouts personalized programs, 7 custom workouts, 4 user profiles
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Maximum speed is 12 mph.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Amazon states elevation range is from 0-15%.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Has a 60\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width >=22.0 40 40 100% Treadmill features a 22\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Amazon states motor capacity is 3.0HP.
    Subtotal 1: 199 255 78.04%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Decline feature not stated.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% ultra-quiet MagnaDrive Motor System
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes (with adjustable cushioning) 15 15 100% Amazon states treadmill has FlexDeck® shock absorption system with adjustable firmness
Extra Features Folding No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% Does not have a folding feature.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Treadmill has no fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No built-in TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Treadmill does not have a built-in sound system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Comes with bottle holders.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee provided by Amazon.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Fitness test/Goals not mentioned.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Comes with 7 My Workouts™ personalized programs
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% With Polar wireless and Lifepulse digital contact heart rate monitoring system (wireless chest strap included)
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Features GoSystem™ Quick Start with 3 speed and incline presets.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Distance displayed on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows calories burned on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is modern looking.
    Subtotal 2: 142 225 63.11%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 13 to lifetime 20 20 100% Comes with a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 7 years to 12 years 20 30 66.67% Comes with a 10-year warranty on motor.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 7 years 55 60 91.67% Has a 7-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Treadmill has a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Belt is multi-ply. No additional info.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 326 to 350 pounds 35 40 87.5% Treadmill weight is 340 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 376 to 400 pounds 40 42.5 94.12% Maximum weight capacity is 400 pounds.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Rollers are 2.5\" in diameter.
    Subtotal 3 : 215 290 74.14%  
    Overall: 556 770 71.76%