Lifespan TR4000i Treadmill

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

MSRP: $2499, Price As Reviewed: $1999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Good belt and motor combination

The 3.25HP motor is slightly above average for the 20" x 60" belt. The motor rating and belt dimensions are average for this price though.

Comes with LifeSpan Fitness Club membership

This comprehensive online health management program automatically saves your exercise results on your LifeSpan USB storage device and lets you upload the data to your personalized online account.

Has reversible deck and decent belt surface setup

Comes with a 2-ply belt and a 1" reversible deck with adjustable cushioning. It also comes with a 2.5" front rollers and 2" rear rollers.

Handle bar controls

Comes with controls at the handrails and earned binus points in our grading sheet.

Interesting console

Console received bonus marks in our grading sheet because of its highly sophisticated aesthetics.

With chest strap heart monitor

Among the models we're promoting, the TR4000i is the lone treadmill in the TR series to include the wireless chest strap for heart monitoring so it's worth noting although expected for a $2000 treadmill.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Poor labor warranty

1 year labor warranty is below average for this price. However, treadmill comes with lifetime warranty on frame and motor plus 5 years on parts.

No noise reduction feature

Treadmill doesn't mention of a quiet motor or belt. Disappointing considering the $2000 price tag.

No fans

Commonly found on most treadmills, it's obviously no present in this treadmill.

Basic Components – 76.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 84.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 65.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 75.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 21 25.25 40 63.13% Has a total of 21 programs: 5 weight loss, 5 healthy living, 7 sports training, 2 HRC and 2 custom programs
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Speed range is 0.5-12 miles per hour.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Has 15 incline levels.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Belt length is 60\".
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Has a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 3.01 to 3.25 HP 30 45 66.67% Treadmill features a 3.25HP motor.
    Subtotal 1: 194.25 255 76.18%  


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% Features 8 variable density elastomers to offer deck suspension
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% This is a folding treadmill.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Cooling fans not mentioned on official website and manual.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% TV feature not mentioned.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Features audio 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% Amazon website gives a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 7.5 7.5 100% LifeSpan Fitness Club account lets you view detailed reports of your exercise and health results, as well as giving you access to customized workout plans
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% 2 customized user programs based on Amazon
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% Quick speed and incline buttons located on console.
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% Readout shows calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a Multi-color LCD with simultaneous readouts.
Extra Features Bonus Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction Yes 15     With Online LifeSpan Fitness Club account.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Treadmill has handlebar control buttons for speed and incline.
Extra Features Bonus Aesthetics awesome console aesthetics 5     Highly-sophisticated console aesthetics.
    Subtotal 2: 191 225 84.89%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Has a lifetime warranty on motor.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Has a 5 year warranty on parts
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Comes with a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 238 to 250 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Website states that weight of machine is 247 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 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Roller diameter is 2.5 inches.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller diameter is 2.5 inches.
Quality and reliability Bonus Reversible Deck Yes 5     Roller diameter is 2.5 inches.
    Subtotal 3 : 190 290 65.52%  
    Overall: 575.25 770 75.53%