Livestrong LS13.0T Treadmill

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

MSRP: $2099, Price As Reviewed: $1300, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend LiveStrongFitness.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Strong parts warranty

The LS13.0T give you a 5-year parts warranty. This is above average for treadmills in this price range.

Good motor and belt combination

comes with a 3HP motor and a 20" x 60" belt. Worth mentioning that the belt length is longer than the average treadmill belts at $1000 to $1500 price range.

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.

With chest strap heart monitor

Treadmill comes with a wireless heart rate monitor. The LS13.0T  is the only Livestrong treadmill to include the wireless chest strap.

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.

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 – 72.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 88.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 62.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 74.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 14 19 40 47.5% Features 14 programs.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Has a maximum speed of 12MPH.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Features a 14% maximum incline.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Belt length is 60 inches.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Belt width is 20 inches.
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Treadmill has a 3.0 CHP motor.
    Subtotal 1: 185 255 72.55%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Decline feature not mentioned.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% Livestrong website states: \"powerful 3.0 continuous-duty HP motor will run smoothly and quietly that we back it with a LIFETIME warranty.\"
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Features MaxComfort™ Cushioning System.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Has a folding feature.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Equipped with CoolFit™ fitness fan.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No built-in TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Treadmill has 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% Livestrong provides 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% Feature Livetrack Interactive™ Technology.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% has both contact grips and wireless strap.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Hass quick speed and incline buttons on console.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console shows distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Livestrong user review mentions of calorie display.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console has LCD display.
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     Treadmill has handrail controls.
    Subtotal 2: 200 225 88.89%  


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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% With a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Comes with a lifetime motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Parts warranty is 5 years.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 2 years 30 60 50% Treadmill has a 2-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Number of plies not specified.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 238 to 250 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Treadmill weighs 249 lbs .
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Maximum user weights is 350 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Roller size not mentioned.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller size not mentioned.
    Subtotal 3 : 182.5 290 62.93%  
    Overall: 567.5 770 74.79%