Livestrong LS8.0T Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1499, Price As Reviewed: $800, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend LiveStrongFitness.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

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 also download new workouts.

Adjustable cushioning

Adjustable cushioning technology allows you to customize your workout with a softer or more firm feel.

Comes with MP3 and cooling fan

Maybe considered a lower pro but we've seen many other treadmills without these features.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Light treadmill

A treadmill weighting just 187 pounds may not be able to support a 325lb user.

Limited programs

Only has 9 programs. Electronic programs aren't very expensive nowadays. Many treadmills offer around 10-14 programs.

No noise reduction feature

Only treadmill from Livestrong not to have this feature.

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.

Basic Components – 62.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 73.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 47.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 61% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 9 13.5 40 33.75% Has 9 built-in programs.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Treadmill can go from 0.5-12 miles per hour.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Incline range is from 0% to 12%
Main component Belt Length 55-55.9" 24 40 60% Features a 55\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Website states a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.26 to 2.50 HP 21 45 46.67% Has a 2.5HP motor.
    Subtotal 1: 158.5 255 62.16%  


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 No 3 10 30% No noise reduction feature stated.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes (with adjustable cushioning) 15 15 100% \"Adjustable cushioning technology allows you to customize your workout with a softer or more firm feel.\"
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill has a folding feature.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Has blower fans.
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% Treadmill supports MP3 players
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from manufacturer.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Has no fitness tests.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Comes with Livetrack Interactive™ Technology.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with contact grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Comes with pulse grips only.
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% Console dislays distance readout.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has calories readout on console.
Extra Features Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Has monochrome LEDs.
Extra Features Bonus Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction Yes 15     Has an online Livetrack Interactive™ Technology.
    Subtotal 2: 165 225 73.33%  


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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% Comes with 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 2 years 25 60 41.67% Parts warranty is 2 years.
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 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Website doesn\'t state if treadmill is multi-ply.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Treadmill weight is 187 lbs.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 313 to 325 pounds 27.5 42.5 64.71% Has a weigh capacity of 325 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Roller size is not stated in product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller size is not stated in product description.
    Subtotal 3 : 137.5 290 47.41%  
    Overall: 461 770 60.97%