Lifespan Pro3 Treadmill

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

MSRP: $2999, Price As Reviewed: $2499, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Wider belt width at 22"

As a 20" x 60" belt is very common for higher end treadmills, the Pro3 gives you a more spacious running surface at 22" x 60".

With light commercial warranty

On top of a good overall residential warranty, this treadmill comes with a warranty when used in light commercial settings.

Sturdy treadmill

Weighing 286 lbs, this is very ideal to accommodate users up to 350lbs because heavy treadmills are more sturdy.

8 Variable Density Elastomers

Only few treadmills allow you to adjust the firmness of the shock absorbers so this is something worth noting.

3.0" rollers with reversible deck

Not only this treadmill comes with a big roller, it also has a reversible deck for double life. Both these features are rarely seen in other treadmills.

Awesome frame aesthetics with handlebar controls

Gave the Pro3 bonus marks in our grading sheet simply because the design is very impressive and the handlebar controls are uncommon in most treadmills.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

No noise reduction feature

Considering this treadmill is worth over $2000, not having or not mentioning any noise reduction feature counts as a wekness.

No MP3 player support

MP3 players are very common in modern gadgets like mobile phones, tablet PCs, etc. and most treadmills especially in the $1500 an up price range have this feature. It's just disappointing not to see this feature in the Pro3.

No fans.

Even treadmills worth less tha $1000 have built-in fans. It's obviously absent in this treadmill.

Basic Components – 77.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 64.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 78.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 73.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 17 22 40 55% 17 total programs based on user\'s manual page 6.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Speed range of 0 to 12 mph.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Treadmill has 15 levels of incline.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Treadmill has a 60\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width >=22.0 40 40 100% Belt width is 22\".
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Treadmill motor is 3.0HP AC Commercial-Grade Motor System.
    Subtotal 1: 198 255 77.65%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Treadmill doesn\'t have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Amazon has no info on noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Has Variable Elastomer Suspension
Extra Features Folding No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% This is a non-folding treadmill.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No built-in fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Has no TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 player support.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Console has a space provided for water bottles.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Has a 30-day money back guarantee from Amazon.com.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Has Body Mass Analysis fitness test.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No information about user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Treadmill has both wireless and contact grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill features quick speed and incline buttons on console.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill displays calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% modern-looking consoleTreadmill has a modern looking console.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Includes handlebar speed and incline controls.
Extra Features Bonus Aesthetics awesome frame aesthetics 5     belt and frame looks sleek - Izanagi
    Subtotal 2: 145 225 64.44%  


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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% Has a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Treadmill has a lifetime motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Treadmill has a 5-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 2 years 30 60 50% Warranty for labor is 2 years.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Amazon description provides belt is 2.2mm multi-ply. No specied number of plies.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 276 to 287 pounds 25 40 62.5% Treadmill weighs 286 pounds
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Treadmill\'s user weight capacity is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Rollers 3.0" 20 22.5 88.89% Front rollers are 3.0-inch tapered; 2.5-inch rear rollers.
Quality and reliability Bonus Reversible Deck Yes 5     Front rollers are 3.0-inch tapered; 2.5-inch rear rollers.
Quality and reliability Bonus Light Commercial Warranty/Light Commercial Claim Yes 10     Front rollers are 3.0-inch tapered; 2.5-inch rear rollers.
    Subtotal 3 : 227.5 290 78.45%  
    Overall: 570.5 770 73.51%