Image 17.0 R Treadmill

Get your workout moving with the Image 17.0 R treadmill. The unit is outfitted with a powerful 1.5 CHP (continuous-duty horsepower) motor that's engineered to maintain its strength for long-term use, making it ideal for both light and intense workouts. Users will also dig the precision-response impact-absorption system, which reduces the impact on your joints by up to 15 percent compared to traditional road running. And it's a breeze to instantly jump to the velocity and incline you want thanks to the QuickSpeed (0 to 10 mph) and Power Incline (0 to 10 percent) controls. The Power Incline control is particularly valuable, as it helps you burn more calories at a lower speed while also further reducing joint impact. Perhaps the handiest feature, however, is the MyTracks step counter, which not only keeps track of the steps you take while exercising, but also offers an interactive program that allows you to customize your steps according to your goals (experts recommend taking 10,000 steps per day for maximum fitness).

Other details include six preprogrammed personal trainer workouts that automatically adjust the intensity to focus on aerobic, weight loss, or performance goals; a patented Motivational RaceTrack that follows your workout progress on a 1/4-mile track; an upgraded Smart Controller that delivers pure, strong energy while reducing wear and tear on the motor; a large, blue-tinted LCD display that tracks your speed, time, distance, calories burned, and pulse; a CoolAire workout fan that's built right into the console; and a roomy 18-by-52-inch non-slip tread belt. The Image 17.0 R treadmill, which accommodates up to 275 pounds, measures 72.8 by 61.8 by 33.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year motor warranty and a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

Ultra-reliable treadmill with powerful 1.5 CHP drive system for light or intense workouts

Unique impact-absorption system reduces impact on joints by up to 15 percent

1-touch QuickSpeed (0 to 10 mph) and Power Incline (0 to 10 percent) controls

MyTracks step counter; Motivational RaceTrack follows progress on 1/4-mile loop

Roomy 18 x 52 tread belt; measures 72.8 x 61.8 x 33.2 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty