True PS300

Expert comments about the True Fitness PS300 treadmill are almost uniformly positive. The 21-by-60-inch treadbelt is an inch wider than is typical in the $2,000 and up price range, and one expert reviewer said this treadmill's performance is "rock solid" and "commercial quality." Although the handgrip heart rate monitors are reportedly slow to respond, the PS300 also offers wireless heart rate monitoring and a "cruise control" setting, so the treadmill automatically adjusts to keep you in your target heart rate range.

Its motor (3 continuous duty horsepower) is good, but substantially weaker than the motor on our Best Reviewed treadmill for serious runners, the Landice L7 Pro Sports Trainer ( *Est. $3,500). However, for several hundred dollars less the PS300 is an excellent alternative. Its lifetime frame warranty and seven years of parts coverage are encouraging, and the 30-year motor warranty is very good, although many treadmills in this price range come with a lifetime motor warranty.

We were only able to track down a single user review for this treadmill. Unfortunately, without additional user reviews to provide a well-rounded perspective, we can't be sure if this single 5-star review represents a true owner consensus. However, the PS300 has received a number of extremely positive expert reviews from sources such as ConsumerReports.org, TreadmillDoctor.com and the Los Angeles Times.