ProForm 1000S Review

What the reviewers like:
Assuming you can find the ProForm 1000S folding treadmill at a deep discount, reviewers like its extra-wide (60" x 20") belt and 20-year warranty on the motor (one year on all other parts).

What the reviewers don't like:
Experts are uncertain about the long-term durability of the ProForm 1000S, although they do acknowledge that ProForm has begun to use higher-quality parts. They also say this treadmill is a better choice for walking than running. There are better treadmills available at the list price of the ProForm 1000S.

ProForm 1000S review highlights

Essentially, reviewers say the desirability of the ProForm 1000S folding treadmill is directly proportional to how deeply it's discounted. It's possible to find this treadmill online for $800, in which case it's a good buy, thanks to its extra-long and wide (60" x 20") belt and 20-year motor warranty. However, experts say the long-term durability of this model is an open question, and some say it's not that stable for users weighing more than 200 pounds. Still, if you can find it on sale and if you plan mainly on walking, most reviewers say it can be a good value.

We found the best reviews of the ProForm 1000S at Consumer Reports, which includes this treadmill in its most recent roundup of 20 folding and non-folding treadmills. Consumer Reports subjects each treadmill to practical as well as durability testing. Specialty websites such as TreadmillSensei.com, TreadmillDoctor.com and TreadmillReview.net also cover the ProForm 1000S treadmill. Some of these sites sell treadmills, but they also, refreshingly, point out both pros and cons of each model that they cover.

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

1. TreadmillSensei.com
The ProForm 1000S Treadmill Review -- Great Improvement
"Treadmill Sensei"
Feb. 8, 2007

The Treadmill Sensei -- who repairs, but doesn't sell, exercise equipment -- says he "never expected to give a decent review to a ProForm treadmill," but he calls the ProForm 1000S "a little sturdier" than other ProForms and similar in feel to the Horizon 72. He says he wouldn't trust this treadmill for running, but it should be fine for walking or light jogging.

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

Consumer Reports includes the ProForm 1000S in its most recent roundup, in which 20 folding and non-folding treadmills are tested by simulating long-term use. The ProForm 1000S is rated against other folding treadmills.

3. TreadmillDoctor.com
ProForm 1000S Review
Clark & Jon Stevenson

The Stevenson brothers give the ProForm 1000S folding treadmill middling-to-good scores in everything but warranty coverage. They say ProForm is using better parts, but imply that the process of perfection is not quite complete.

4. TreadmillReview.net
ProForm 1000 Sport Treadmill Review
Editors of TreadmillReview.net

The editors of this site praise the ProForm 1000S folding treadmill for its 20-year warranty on the motor, extra-wide (60" x 20") belt and compatibility with iFit, an Internet site that lets you download workout regimens. However, they say this treadmill is not a good choice for runners over 200 pounds, and it may not have the long-term durability of more expensive machines.

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