In 2009 Smooth Fitness released their newest treadmill model, the 5.45. The Smooth Fitness 5.45 is an award-winning treadmill that is both budget-friendly while including top-rated features coveted by both novice and advanced runners.
Top Reviews
The Smooth Fitness 5.45 was chosen as one of the best buys for 2009 by the Treadmill Ratings and Reviews website. The Treadmill Adviser website highly recommended the Smooth Fitness 5.45 and was referred to as “an excellent folding treadmill for the home” by Men’s Total Fitness. The Smooth Fitness 5.45 was the improved version of the Smooth Fitness 5.25.
Benefits
Stand out features of the Smooth Fitness 5.45 include the unbeatable warranty coverage, shock assisted folding mechanism and shock absorption deck. These features make for a comfortable ride at a moderate price. As of October 2011, you could find the Smooth Fitness 5.45 for less than $1000. Warranty coverage offered by Smooth Fitness includes lifetime frame, lifetime motor, parts three years and labor two years. In comparison, the 2009 Horizon T91 offers lifetime frame and motor, but only one year coverage for parts and labor. The Healthrider H500i, also released that year, offers only 10 year warranty coverage for frame and motor. No additional coverage is extended on parts and labor. The deck of the Smooth 5.45 is suspended on two pivots to increase the amount of cushioning to reduce impact. A lever is attached to the treadmill for easier folding and storage.
Features
Additional features of the Smooth Fitness 5.45 include six built-in workout programs that focus on weight loss, interval training, competition running and heart rate control. You may save past workout data in nine customizable user profiles. The LCD console allows you to monitor your speed, calories burned, distance and time. Measure your pulse with the hand grip heart monitor. Budget treadmills under $1000, such as the Gold’s Gym Maxx Clearview and Horizon Evolve do not offer heart rate monitoring and heart rate control or programmable workouts, like the Smooth Fitness 5.45.
Specifications
Speeds range from 0.5 mph to 10 mph for the Smooth Treadmill 5.45 and included incline levels are 0 to 15. The belt measures 20 in x 55 in with 2 in non-slip rollers. This size is wide and long enough to accommodate larger stride lengths. The walking and running area is larger than the 2009 Proform 5.0 CrossTrainer and 2009 SportCraft TX440. Maximum user weight for the Smooth 5.45 is 250 lbs. The machine weighs approximately 210 lbs and has a sturdy steel frame.
Overall
You will not likely go wrong with the Smooth Fitness 5.45, but may want to consider a newer and upgraded version of the treadmill. Serious runners may want to spend more money rather than use a budget model like the Smooth Fitness 5.45. Higher end models typically have longer warranties and can handle the wear and tear of long and strenuous running sessions.
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