Product Description
Horizon treadmills are all about quality. Horizon treadmill reviews can speak for that. The Horizon GS950T comes with 9 options that allow you to set a program depending on your goals: Time, Calories and Distance. You can combine these with one of three types of workouts: Manual, Weight Loss and Intervals. The GS950T allows you to change your workout program on-the-fly without losing any of your data and your progress.
Specifications
- User Capacity
- 300 pounds
- Dimensions When Assembled
- 71″(L) by 33″(W) x 55″(H)
- Speed Range
- 0.5 to 10 miles per hour
- Maximum Elevation Supported
- 10%
- Size of Running Area
- 20 inches by 55 inches
- Belt Thickness
- 1.4mm
- Portability
- Can be folded and stored
- Warranty Information
- Lifetime for its frame and motor; 1-year warranty for parts and labor
- Average Price
- $599
- Special Features
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- Supports 3 workout targets and 3 workout types, giving you a total of 9 programs to choose from.
- Comes with Sonic Surround™ speakers (supports headphones). Supports mp3 inputs. Works with iPods.
- CushionMAX™ cushioning for added comfort and support.
- Heart Rate Grips™ to help you keep track of your heart’s performance throughout your workout.
Why We Like It
The console of the Horizon GS950T Treadmill is surprisingly easy to navigate, given its many features. To top that off, you can choose from a total of 9 workouts, depending on what your goal is. It’s like having your own personal trainer.
The Horizon GS950T Treadmill is equipped with hydraulics that can help you lower the treadmill from its folded position. This is particularly useful for those who suffer from back pain.
The Horizon GS950T Treadmill has a large, heavy frame that remains stable even while you perform your most intense workouts.
It comes with its own surround-sound speaker system to which you can plug your iPod (or any other mp3 player).
What we like about it: compatible with iPods, has a heart rate monitor, a very nice display that’s easy to navigate, a hydraulic system that assists in lowering the treadmill from its folded position (saving your back from a precarious position), more sturdy than other models of the same price range.
What We Don’t Like About It
The Horizon GS950T Treadmill only comes with a 1-year warranty on parts and service. Though it comes with its own Sonic Surround™ speakers, they are pretty weak and scratchy. The belt also has a tendency to make a lot of noise as you workout.
Its heart rate monitor grips work fine but they are positioned too low.
Though it comes with its own comprehensive user manual, many users find it difficult to assemble it. Furthermore, its max inclination is only 10%.
Recommendations
All in all, Horizon GS950T reviews show that it isn’t such a bad place to start when you’re looking to get your own treadmill. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for good value for your money, the Horizon GS950T is the treadmill for you.
I was recently at the Johnson Fitness North American headquarters in Cottage Grove, WI. where they distribute Horizon, Vision and Livestrong treadmills and ellipticals. Their built in China like most fitness equipment these days. I met with many of the upper management, including the president of North American operations.
In the past I was never a fan of Horizon because the equipment I tested for my reviews was on the floors retails stores like Dick’s and Sears. These machines get relentless abuse and consequently are not in the best condition.
At the headquarters I was able to try new Horizon treadmills and learn about the construction directly from the engineers. The 2011 line-up is quite impressive. For the money you get reasonably durable machines that are stable and quiet.
The Horizon GS950T is a decent machine for the money. Realize it is not commercial grade and has limitations. For example, I would recommend it for walking and would put the weight limitation at 230 lbs. However, if you only have around $600 it is a good value.