Livestrong LS10.0T Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1999, Price As Reviewed: $1000, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend LiveStrongFitness.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Above average motor for 20"x 55" belt

The ideal motor to power a 20"x 55" belt should have a motor rating of 2.5HP. The LC10.0T comes with a 2.75 motor, more than what's ideal.

3-year parts warranty

While many other treadmills in the $1000 and below price range only gives 2 years on parts warranty, this treadmill covers parts for 3 years.

Equipped with Livetrack Interactive™ technology

Track your workout progress at Livestrong.com by uploading your workout data via the treadmill's USB device. Enables you t aldo download new workouts.

Handle bar controls

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

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Belt plies and roller size unknown

We give low marks for unknown or unstated features. Not to say that the quality of these features are poor but you have reasons to be cautious if details about these are not disclosed.

Belt plies could have been longer

Although still considered average, we've seen other treadmills in this price range featuring a 60" belt length.

Cushioning not adjustable

We're expecting the adjustable cushioning in this treadmill since the LS8.0T has this feature but the website description failed to mention them. If that's the case, it's a downgrade in feature for this higher model and more expensive treadmill.

Basic Components – 64.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 84.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

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

Overall Score & Conclusion - 67.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 12 17 40 42.5% Features 12 programs.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Speed range is from 0-12 miles per hour.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Maximum incline is 12%.
Main component Belt Length 55-55.9" 24 40 60% Comes with a 55\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Comes with a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.51 to 2.75 HP 24 45 53.33% Motor rating is 2.75CHP.
    Subtotal 1: 165 255 64.71%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Doesn\'t mention of any decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% Product description claims motor is quiet.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Comes with MaxComfort™ Cushioning System
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill folds.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill has CoolFit™ fitness fan.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No TV mentioned.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Treadmill has a built-in sounds system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Bottle holders placed on console.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Manufacturer gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Workout programs comparable to competition and goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Lets you track your progress via Livetrack Interactive™ Technology USB.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Wireless 10 20 50% Has contact grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Photo shows quick speed and incline buttons on console.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout shows distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% LCD display shows calories.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console looks modern.
Extra Features Bonus Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction Yes 15     Has an online Livetrack Interactive™ Technology.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Has controls on handrails.
    Subtotal 2: 190 225 84.44%  


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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% Frame is warranted for life.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Comes with a lifetime motor warranty.
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 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Belt plies not stated.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 238 to 250 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Has a weight of 240 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 313 to 325 pounds 27.5 42.5 64.71% Accommodates weight up to 325 pounds.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
    Subtotal 3 : 157.5 290 54.31%  
    Overall: 512.5 770 67.82%