Merit Fitness 725t Treadmill Review

Here you'll find our Merit Fitness 725t Treadmill Review . . .

Merit Treadmills are manufactured by Johnson Health Tech, a leading provider of home exercise equipment. The treadmills in their Merit Fitness product line include the 715T, 725T, and 735T. They are popular exercise treadmills that deliver a solid and reliable workout at a price point that's kind to the pocketbook.

Let's take a closer look at their mid-range model, the Merit Fitness 725T treadmill . . .

What it Offers

Those pressed for space will be thrilled to note that the Merit 725t treadmill folds when not in use. This is a great convenience, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a home treadmill without having a bulky machine that consumes half of your living room.

And what about the motor? With this Merit treadmill, you'll get continuous duty capability of 1.25 horsepower; with up to 2.25 of total horsepower. This is adequate for the average user who intends to use the machine for walking, or moderate jogging.

Speed capability is standard for exercise equipment in this price range. You can go from 1mph all the way up to 10mph. That opens the door for a great variety of intensity in terms of the workouts you can perform.

There is also an incline function available which opens the door for higher intensity workouts. The motorized incline can achieve a grade of 1 - 10 percent. Using this feature will help you burn more calories and enhance your cardiovascular conditioning.

The Merit Fitness 725t treadmill comes with seven preset workout programs, a benefit for those seeking to get in excellent shape but who may be unsure about what kind of workout to perform. A two-window LED display is built into the center console. It tracks basic metrics such as speed, incline, elapsed time, and distance.

A pulse rate monitor is built into the handgrips, offering you the convenience of measuring your heart rate during your workout. A downside here? The system is not compatible with a wireless chest strap monitor, so if you use a Polar heart rate monitor, for example, you'll have to use it independently of this treadmill.

The running deck measures 18 x 45 inches, a fair amount of space. The AEROsoft Plus cushioning system helps to reduce the shock on your joints.

Other neat inclusions: two cup holders, "quick keys" for instant workout adjustments, a magnetic safety key.

The Value

Considering the solid, consumer-friendly features this machine offers, this Merit treadmill is reasonably priced at just below $500. It is difficult (probably impossible) to get a solidly-made treadmill for a lower price than this.

The Merit Fitness 725T treadmill also has decent warranty coverage. You'll receive lifetime coverage on the frame, 2 years on the motor, 90 days on parts and labor

Overall, this is a good machine for its price that has won favorable reviews from a large number of users. Well worth consideration.

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