Splurge, Steal, Best Deal: Treadmills

The Splurge: Sole F85 Treadmill

If you’re looking for a high quality treadmill with all the bells and whistles, this is the one for you!

• Flaunt the highest horsepower motor that Sole offers.
• Strut on the largest deck they make—a 22-inch wide surface—plus the longest commercial-sized belt.
• One feature lets you customize your own workouts…and save them.
• Two separate heart-rate control programs automatically calculate your target range.
• The low-noise deck also has Cushion Flex shock absorption.
• Control your speed and incline from buttons on the arm rests.
• Jam to your favorite tunes via an MP3 player hook-up and speakers.

The Steal: NordicTrack T5.7 Treadmill

Functionality—affordability—this tread is a winner!

• One-touch controls make it easy to change gears during your workout.
• Love music? Plug in your MP3, and stay motivated.
• DualShox Cushioning helps prevent that “just-got-kicked-in-the-knees” feeling.
• iFit Live Technology let’s you workout with the infamous Jillian Michaels, or try one of the 20 programmed routines powered by Google maps.

The Best Deal: Sole F63 Treadmill

This model gives its F85 cousin some stiff competition. Here’s why.

• The tough motor goes up to 12 mph and a 15 percent incline.
• Lock the deck when you’re not using the machine—that’s built-in security.
• Six programmed workouts, geared toward cardio and fat-burning, take the guesswork out of your routine.
• Built-in speakers and an MP3 hook-up, let you groove while you’re in the groove.
• The 1/4-mile track and peak and valley features give you visual cues of your progress.