LifeSpan TR-2000HR Review

What the reviewers like:
Experts are unanimous in praising the LifeSpan TR-2000HR's compact design, which allows it to fit in spaces that can't be occupied by standard treadmills. Some sources call the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill an excellent buy in its price category.

What the reviewers don't like:
At 54" x 18", the belt of the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill may be a bit too small for runners. Also, one source says LifeSpan's warranty coverage could stand some improvement.

LifeSpan TR-2000HR review highlights

Overall, reviewers are very pleased with the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill, especially praising its compact build, as well as its 300-pound user weight limit. This treadmill's belt measures just 54" x 18" compared to the 60" x 20" belts you'll find on the best treadmills in this price range. That makes it a better choice for walking than for running, and taller people may find the belt too short. But if space is a premium, the LifeSpan TR-2000HR is notably more compact than others.

We found the most detailed and comparative review of the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill in Consumer Reports (which includes the LifeSpan in its most recent roundup of 20 treadmills), as well as such specialty sources as TreadmillDoctor.com and Treadmill-Resource-Center.com. Consumer Guide also reviews the LifeSpan TR-2000HR treadmill, but it's not clear if the writer actually tested it.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Treadmills
Editors of Consumer Reports
Feb. 2007

Among the treadmills tested by Consumer Reports in its most recent roundup is the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill. Models are thoroughly tested and ranked according to build quality, ease of use and durability.

2. TreadmillDoctor.com
LifeSpan TR-2000HR Review
Clark & Jon Stevenson

TreadmillDoctor.com raves about the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill, citing its nice-looking design and compact size. This machine earns especially good scores for walking area, something we found a bit odd since this treadmill's belt is notably shorter and narrower than others.

3. Treadmill-Resource-Center.com
LifeSpan Treadmill—a Mid-End Compact Treadmill
Editors of Treadmill-Resource-Center.com

The editors of this site say LifeSpan treadmills are admirably compact, but a bit underpowered compared to other machines in their price range. The LifeSpan TR-2000HR is called "one of the most space efficient designs we have seen yet," but its warranty could be better.

4. Consumer Guide.com
Expert Review: LifeSpan TR-2000HR Treadmill
Editors of ConsumerGuide.com

This review stresses the LifeSpan TR-2000HR folding treadmill's compact design, but there's no indication that the writer actually tried exercising on this treadmill.

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