Lifespan TR 1200i Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1499, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Good motor and longer belt

For treadmills in the $700-$1000 price range, a 2.5HP motor and 56" belt length is above average. However, the motor may be forced to work harder due to the belt combination. A 2.5HP motor is sufficient to power a 19"x 55" belt. The TR1200i has a 20" x 56" running belt.

More programs than the Pro series

Although cheaper by around $1500 than the Pro series, the TR1200i comes with more programs. Manufacturers should come up with more programs like these especially when production cost of programs aren't that expensive nowadays.

Good parts warranty

Very few treadmills less than $1000 give a 3-year parts warranty so this is one strength of the TR1200i. It also has a lifetime warranty on both frame and motor plus I year on labor.

Comes with LifeSpan Fitness Club membership

Each time you work out on the TR1200i, 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.

Supports MP3 players

Treadmill has a built-in sound system but when you're running at 11MPH, you might want to use earphones instead as we can't be sure of the quality of this add-on feature.

Nice console design and handlebar controls

Received bonus marks for its interesting console design and handlebar controls.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Light treadmill

Weighing only 204lbs, it may nt be sturdy enough to accommodate users up to 300 lbs.

No noise reduction feature

Not having or not mentioning any noise reduction feature counts as a weakness.

No fans

Although not a big deal for some users, most treadmills feature a cooling fan.

 

Basic Components – 67% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 80.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 54.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 67.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 19 23.75 40 59.38% 19 programs total:2 heart rate programs,2 customized user programs and 17 preset programs
Main component Max Speed 10.1 to 11 MPH 40 45 88.89% Speed is adjustable from 0.5 to 11 MPH.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Features 15 levels of incline.
Main component Belt Length 56-56.9" 26 40 65% Has a 56\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Treadmill has a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.26 to 2.50 HP 21 45 46.67% Motor rating is 2.5HP.
    Subtotal 1: 170.75 255 66.96%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Treadmill has no decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Noise reduction feature not stated.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Treadmill has eight compression shocks
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill has EZ Drop 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% Website doesn\'t mention of any TV feature.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Features a built-in sound system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill comes with bottle holders.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon.com provides 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% Has customized user programs.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with pulse grips only.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Console photo shows quick speed and incline buttons
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has time readout on console.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Distance feedback 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% Comes with an LCD console.
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     Handlebars are oversized and easy to grip, and include buttons to safely and conveniently adjust your speed and incline.
Extra Features Bonus Aesthetics awesome console aesthetics 5     Has a highly-sophisticated console aesthetics.
    Subtotal 2: 181 225 80.44%  


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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% Treadmill has 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 3 years 35 60 58.33% Manufacturer gives a 3-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Labor warranty is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Treadmill has a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 201 to 212 pounds 10 40 25% 204 pounds according to Amazon.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 42.5 52.94% Accommodates weight up to 300 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Roller size is 2.5\"
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller size is 2.5\"
    Subtotal 3 : 157.5 290 54.31%  
    Overall: 509.25 770 67.24%