Stamina InMotion II Treadmill

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

MSRP: $250, Price As Reviewed: $156, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Affordable manual treadmill

The Stamina inMotion II may be manual but still gets the job done. What's good about manual treadmills is that they're very affordable because it doesn't have an electric motor and those high tech electronic consoles. With a simple battery-operated console, you still get time, speed, distance, calories feedback.

2 incline positions

If you want to add intensity to your workouts, you can manually adjust the incline position of this treadmill to 8 or 10%. This incline feature, though manual, is something not very common among non-motorized treadmills.

Foldable for easy storage

Among the Stamina inMotions II's selling points is its folding feature. The treadmill is lightweight and has transport wheels for easy storage to give you extra space when you're not working out.

30-day money back guarantee

Manual treadmills have their own advantages compared to motorized ones, and vice versa. Same case with an expensive one vesus a cheap one. There are times when realization comes after your purchase, and that's where the 30-day money back guarantee comes in. This gives you freedom to return the product should you find flaws with the treadmill or in the event you feel you want something better.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Very light at 60 pounds

Weighing just 60 pounds, don't expect this treadmill to be stable enough when you pound on its surface. It also makes us wonder how it will fare once a 250-lb user uses it.

Questionable quality

With a short warranty of just 1 year on frame and 90 days for parts and labor, you may wonder if this treadmill is meant to last. This comes with the inexpensive price tag  as you should know that manufacturers have to cut expenses in order to give you an affordable treadmill.

Limited space

This treadmill's belt measures only 42", obviously short and just good enough for walking. This may prevent you from having longer strides. The belt width was not mentioned but for sure, it's not what you'll ask for.

No extra features even bottle holders

Given the very affordable price tag, don't expect the manufacturer to include features found in more expensive treadmills. One sad thing here is that even bottle holders aren't included in the Stamina inMotion II.

Basic Components – 15.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 38.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 25% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 26.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 1 1.5 40 3.75% Manual only.
Main component Max Speed 6 MPH or Below 10 45 22.22% Manual treadmill only.
Main component Max Incline 9.1 to 10.0 15 45 33.33% Treadmill has 2 incline positions (8 and 10 degrees)
Main component Belt Length <50" 12.5 40 31.25% Belt length is 42inches
Main component Belt Width Below 16" 0 40 0% Belt width is not stated.
Main component Motor Rating less than 1 HP 0 45 0% Manual treadmill. No motor.
    Subtotal 1: 39 255 15.29%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Does not have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have a noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck No 3 15 20% Shock absorption feature not stated.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% This is a folding treadmill.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Treadmill doesn\'t come with fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Doesn\'t have TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 player support.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% No mention of 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 No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% User profiles not mentioned.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor No/Not Stated 3 20 15% Treadmill doesn\'t have heart rate monitors.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Treadmill has no 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% Console displays distance.
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% Console looks very basic and outdated.
    Subtotal 2: 86 225 38.22%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 6 years or less 10 20 50% Frame warranty is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 6 years or less 15 30 50% No motor warranty stated but has 90-day warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Manufacturer gives a 90-day warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Labor warranty is 90 days,
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Belt plies not stated.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Has a weight of 60 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 238 to 250 pounds 12.5 42.5 29.41% Has a weigh capacity of 250 pounds
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 : 72.5 290 25%  
    Overall: 197.5 770 26.17%