The LifeSpan Fitness TR3000i Folding Treadmill is a solid running machine, but we expect more from our treadmills nowadays
We found the LifeSpan Fitness TR3000i Folding Treadmill does a lot of things right. It offers incline settings up to a 15% gradient, remains shudder-free at high speeds, and offers a maximum pace of just over 12mph. Put in context, a 10K at this speed would take a little over 30 minutes, so it’s likely to be fast enough for most users. Max user weight: 350lbs / 159kgThese credentials earned it a spot on our roundup of the best treadmills .
All this took us the best part of 45 minutes. This isn’t too time-intensive but, particularly when compared with the likes of the Echelon Stride, which can be pulled from the box and ready for running in under five minutes, the overcomplicated assembly of this machine feels like it could be avoided.
The treadmill has a 7in touchscreen display on the handlebars – although the screen functionality feels surplus to requirements given the lack of features on offer. There are only four options: quick start, manual, programs and HR control. We felt you could easily select from these using a couple of buttons on the console.
But, considering it’s a four-figure investment, we found ourselves underwhelmed by the features offered by the Lifespan TR3000i. There are no smart features or app connectivity, so you’re limited to the 17 preset programs, 'HR control' sessions or a 'quick start' mode. The touchscreen controls are simple enough that you can get straight into your workout with a quick start session, and if you know the pacing and duration of your run then this treadmill will enable you to complete it. Unfortunately, we found this machine rarely ventures beyond the basics in terms of its features and performance.
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