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Nautilus Sport Series T5.18 LE-X Treadmill Review

Average Reviews:
1.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I bought a brand new Nautilus T518 in June 2009.I used it consistenly (12 - 15 miles per week) for 7 months and it STOPPED working.The internal circuit breaker would flip and the power would cut out.

The retail store sent out a repair guy and determined the transformer was overheating.They ordered a new controller board from Nautilus.Three weeks later the part finally arrived and the service guy installed it.After running on it for 5 minutes the same problem happened.

This machine is junk and the manufacturer doesn't care how long it takes to send out replacement parts.

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Product Description:
Ideal for the athlete who wants a powerful treadmill for walking, jogging, or running, the Nautilus Sport Series T5.18 LEX Treadmill is a durable piece of training equipment for your home gym. The T5.18 LEX features a 3.0-horsepower, continuous-duty Hyperdrive motor system that delivers a smooth, consistent workout at any pace, along with a SuperSoft running belt that provides extra cushioning for the knees and joints. The React suspension deck, meanwhile, further softens the 20-by-60-inch running surface to guarantee even longer workout sessions. Users have their choice of twelve preset workout programs, three custom programs, and two heart rate control programs (includes a wireless Polar chest strap), depending on skill and preference levels. As an alternative, users can adjust the treadmill manually, with an incline range of 0 to 15 percent and a speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour.
This treadmill's LED display offers a number of workout statistics, including time, distance, incline, heart rate, pace, and calories burned. And thanks to the built-in stability bar, you can regain your balance in an instant should you lose your focus. Other details include a membrane switch keypad, machine-crowned 2.5-inch rollers, a welded steel main frame, storage for two water bottles, a book/magazine ledge with a built-in key tray, and compatibility with three Nautilus software packages: My Nautilus Diary, Heart Strong, and My Nautilus LX. The T5.18 LEX measures 30 x 50 x 86 inches (W x H x D) and supports up to 375 pounds.

The T5.18's LED display allows you to track your key workout metrics, including time, distance, incline, heart rate, pace, and calories burned. Specifications:

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, parts - 10 years, labor - 1 year
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.
About Nautilus
Nautilus, Inc. is a pure fitness company that provides the tools and education necessary to help people achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio that includes Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness, StairMaster, and PEARL iZUMi, Nautilus manufactures and markets a complete line of innovative health and fitness products through direct, commercial, specialty retail, retail, and international channels.

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Nautilus T516 Treadmill Review

Average Reviews:
4.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I have been using this treadmill since Jan 03, 2010. It was delivered on a wood pallet and left in my driveway. It weighs around 220 lbs and you definitely need at least two if not three people to move this to whatever room you need to assemble it in. I'm 29 yrs old,6ft tall and 195lbs and I ordered this because I needed the treadmill to accommodate my stride at a full sprint and be able to support my weight. This treadmill has been able to do all of this with room to spare.This is a heavy duty treadmill and it provides a right amount of cushioning and dampens the impacts of running and my knees and ankles don't take to much of a beating after my sessions. There are a couple of issues though that I don't like about the treadmill. The treadmill makes an audible beep after every minute that you have been running. This is not a deal breaker but like many of you out there I try not to pay too much attention on the elapsed time and cover the display with a towel but that "beep" always lets me know that another minute just went by and it just annoys me that I can't turn that off. Also, there are only five buttons for the speed selection, 2,4,6,8,10. It goes up a liitle faster than 10 but those are the buttons that are on the main display. I like to do interval training and run from 6.5 mph to 11.5 back and forth. So I have to do a lot of button pressing to achieve this. There are to many increments that this machine goes off of.For example at the gym treadmills to go from the previous stated speeds, 6.5 to 11.5 and back, from 6.5 i would just be able to punch in 1-1-.-5-enter and I am running at 11.5mph. On this treadmill from 6.5 to 11.5 I have to press, 10,enter,and manually increase the speed by a tenth of a mile from 10mph,10.1,10.2,10.3,10.4,10.5,10.6,10.7,etc. until I get to 11.5mph. So this is pretty tedious especially when I have been doing a couple of rounds and I'm getting tired. I probably wouldn't have bought this treadmill if I had known about these two issues but the treadmill still gives me the ability to train on it aggressively and not have to worry that its going to break. Overall a good piece of gear.

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Product Description:
Ideal for toning up, managing your weight, and improving your cardiovascular health, Nautilus T516 treadmill is designed to help you move from the place you are to the place you want to be. It features a 3.2 HP continuous duty motor, integrated heart rate programming, a dual screen console, and optimally cushioned running surface. It offers a speed range of 0.5 to 15 miles per hour, allowing the pace that suits your need best for varying workout levels, and a spacious 20 x 58-inch walking/running surface. A wealth of workout programs--26 in total--allow you to further personalize your exercise regimen, including several hill, heart rate control, and custom user-specific programs.
Features and Specifications:

The T516 features a backlit LCD monitor to track your key metrics while exercising.

Manufacturer's Warranty
15 years on the motor, 15 years on the frame, 2 years on parts and electronics, 6 months on labor, 3 months on foam/rubber grips/belt

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Nautilus T514 Treadmill Review

Average Reviews:
4.1 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)To start, I echo another reviewer in saying that my treadmill was received in bad shape as the base frame and wheels had burst completely through the bottom of the cardboard box.I also discovered evidence of discoloration on the plastic side panels that are attached to the control panel.My best guess is it was subjected to a lot of weight being stacked on it as it traveled first by airline and then delivered by semi truck via a freight company.There was no use blaming either company as they would just deny everything but considering two of three reviewers report delivery problems, this suggests Nautilus may have a problem with their packaging.(My money's on the airline trashing it).Fortunately, aside from some scuffs and a little pressure discoloration on the side panels, the treadmill seems okay.

Assembly is quite easy but because the product is heavy you will likely need assistance.You simply lift the pre-assembled control panel straight up and screw in a nut and bolt on each side with the provided hardware.After that, bend the handlegrips toward you and screw them in. Finally, attach the two side panels to each side of the control panel and you're ready to go.I found the left side was easy to screw everything into while the right side of the machine I wasn't able to screw in the parts without a lot of exertion.I most likely stripped some threads to get the screws tightened in so I wonder if there may be some quality issues in the manufacturing process.Perhaps it was the first day on the job for one of the people drilling holes in the frame.I also found that the wheels didn't roll but that may have been due to the delivery problems.

IMPORTANT NOTE:Before assembly be sure you place the box in the room you ultimately wish to use your treadmill in.Even when folded up, the machine is 32 inches wide; larger than many doorways.

This treadmill is my first but I have used many others at membership gyms and at friends' houses.Comparing this treadmill to others, the first thing that comes to mind is, at a whopping 72 inches in length with 54 inches of space to walk or run on, this treadmill is much longer than the residential treadmills I usually see.The second thing I noticed was I was scared to death of pulling this 200+ lb machine around with the bed tilted up.I later figured out they have a tiny shock absorber to help slow things down when you're bringing the treadmill bed back down to the floor.Even with the shock absorber, don't let go of the bed as it's dropping as it will still hit the floor with a loud thunk (and may even put a hole in it.)I wish there was a way to put a pin between the bed and base for added safety while moving it.If you wish to store the machine you will need a space that is 37"L x 32"W x 66"H.

I knocked off a star because Nautilus gives you only five feet of electric cord for a three foot wide machine. The plug is located almost on the right edge of the machine, meaning if your electric plugs are located to the left, you must place the treadmill within two feet of the electric plug.To make matters worse, the instructions specifically say you can't use an extension cord or surge protector. Nautilus needs to give residential customers a longer cord.I also found it odd that we have to go to the front of the machine, to a spot next to where the electric cord plugs in, to turn the machine on and off.There is no power button on the control panel and it doesn't appear to shut down during inactivity.Both of those should be fixed to make the treadmill more energy efficient.I was also upset to read that Nautilus wants us to lubricate the machine with 100% silicone lubricant before use.If this is as important as the instruction book indicates, then a small amount should be provided as most households don't have this lying around (WD-40 isn't an acceptable substitute).In fact, the only thing I could find at a large hardware chain was a can of Dupont Teflon/Silicone lubricant.Fortunately, a call to Nautilus confirmed this was okay to use. I still needed some direction on how much to use as the instructions were sparse.According to customer service at Nautilus, we should spray a line across the underside of the belt, roll the belt halfway around manually, then do it again.Until Nautilus starts providing lubricant with this treadmill, I suggest including LifeSpan Fitness 100% Silicone Treadmill Belt Lubricant in your order.

In comparison to other treadmills, there is none of the belt slippage as you run or walk in forward motion.In fact, this is the only treadmill I have used that doesn't have this annoying problem.The motor is quite powerful and fast too.The display shows you the time you have been running, the distance (in km or mph) you ran, and the estimated calories you have burned (always so little!)My favorite display flips between the mph you are running and how long it will take you to run a full mile.Unless you can run a mile in less than five minutes I see little reason to upgrade to the more expensive T516.This bed is rated to support 350 lbs of weight, and given the strength of the frame I think the number is conservative, so it should be able to hold everyone except South Carolinians.I found the walking belt to be centered perfectly but you can adjust the tension or move the belt to the left or right using an included hex key.I did find a problem with the plastic rails on each side of the bed.Nautilus wants us to stand on these when we start the treadmill, however I notice noise coming from them as if they are scraping the belt or bed.The noise stops once we move from the rails on to the walking belt itself.

Workouts consist of either manual or pre-programmed workout modes (i.e. climbing a hill, fast and slow intervals, a heart rate control program, or a custom value for time, speed, and incline that you can program yourself.)The T516 model gives you an extra of each of these programs (three instead of two.) The program features are all nice, but frankly I enjoy the manual mode the best because we have the incline level adjustment (0-12 degrees) using an up/down switch on the left handlebar and the speed control (0-12mph) using a switch on the right handlebar.The grips also include a metal heart rate monitor but I'm knocking off a star because I didn't find these to be very accurate; either that or my heart rate instantly jumps from 85 to 120 then back again.I think it's important people know their heart-rate accurately or they could easily over-exert themselves on a treadmill this powerful.The Polar brand chest strap heart rate monitor seems accurate and it works as long as you wet the electrodes first and strap it to your bare skin.Because of the yuck factor of the entire family using, and sweating on one Polar monitor, it could be a nice feature to include one or two more to make the treadmill more family friendly.

Customer service at Nautilus was very responsive and Courtney in particular was very friendly in spite of being bombarded with my questions.The so-called 10 year warranty is a little disingenuous because items defined as wear items (grips, foam, rubber, and plastic parts) have only a 90-day warranty and the belt has only a year warranty.In my opinion, anyone dropping this kind of money on a treadmill should have at least a one year on everything.Still, even the sweatiest of South Carolinians shouldn't be able to wear through the foam handlegrips.Maybe.

As I was reviewing everything, I couldn't help but think that this was a gymnasium strength treadmill that Nautilus suddenly decided to offer to residents without taking into consideration the special needs residential users have.Considering Nautilus also owns the famous Bowflex home gyms it seems odd that they haven't thought things through a little more.I'd like to give them high marks for the machine's strength, steel frame, and overall toughness but the little things like the power cord, the side rails, the metal heart rate monitors, and the disingenuous warranty make me hesitate a little.Above all, the treadmill packaging must be upgraded so it's idiot proof or Nautilus will be fielding a lot of calls from upset customers.I give them a solid three stars.

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Product Description:
Ideal for toning up, managing your weight, and improving your cardiovascular health, Nautilus T514 treadmill is designed to help you move from the place you are to the place you want to be. It features a 2.75 HP continuous duty motor, integrated heart rate programming, a dual screen console, and optimally cushioned running surface. It offers a speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour, allowing the pace that suits your need best for varying workout levels, and a spacious 20 x 55-inch walking/running surface. Nineteen workout programs allow you to further personalize your exercise regimen, including several hill, heart rate control, and custom user-specific programs.
Features and Specifications:

The T514 features a backlit LCD monitor to track your key metrics while exercising.

Manufacturer's Warranty
10 years on the motor, 10 years on the frame, 1 year on electronics, 2 years on parts, 6 months on labor, 3 months on foam/rubber grips/belt

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Precor EFX 5.25 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)As a person for whom hip replacement surgery is inevitable, this elliptical trainer is a huge blessing. Precor's EFX 5.25 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer is a sophisticated and attractive example of next generation home fitness equipment. It's so well built that it may be the last piece of fitness equipment we will ever need. Its attractive design is appealing and I find that I don't mind looking at it as it dominates the space I've dedicated to exercising.

The delivery of this machine involved a freight carrier. Those with non-traditional driveways like mine (low hanging branches and a gravel drive, making it impossible for the semi or a pallet jack to navigate) will need to plan in advance. As the freight company called a day before delivery, I was able to make sure that a pick-up truck was available. This allowed the driver to easily transfer the box from the back of the semi into the back of the pickup. After positioning the cargo closer to the house with the pickup, it was a simple matter of opening the box and carrying the equipment into the house piece by piece. It would be best if you had 2 strong and able people to carry the body of the Crosstrainer as it does not come with wheels and must be carried in one piece. (The freight weight of this equipment was over 240 pounds.)

After reading the enclosed instructions, my husband felt that assembling the machine wouldn't be a major challenge. It took him, and our 15 year old daughter, about 2 hours to put it together. While a single (strong) person could likely do the job, having a second available to hold things in place while they are bolted together makes the job much easier and faster. Precor furnishes the tools required for assembly (see the uploaded photo under "customer images") but we found that you also really need a socket wrench with an extension. It should be noted that one should not plug this equipment into a power strip or extension cord.The manual specifically requires a "properly grounded outlet" otherwise the user runs the risk of voiding the warranty.This machine draws 120V and should be properly installed most importantly for the sake of safety.

(Incidentally, before deciding to assemble the machine ourselves, I did contact Precor as well as their designated installer for our area to schedule an appointment. The representatives of both companies were extremely helpful and professional and I had no reservations about using their assistance had it been necessary.)

The 5.25 is one of the smaller in-home Crosstrainers that Precor engineers. It's extremely well equipped with moving handlebars, heart rate sensors, adjustable ramp (15 - 25 degrees) and adjustable tension/resistance. With a stride of 18.5 to 20 inches, the Precor 5.25 is best suited for those of us of smaller stature. At 5'5", it fits me very comfortably while my husband who is 6'3" does not get a "full" stride experience on this model. (Incidentally, the Precor 5.33 has a stride of 21 to 23 inches while the Precor 5.37's stride ranges from 21 to 24.5 inches, perhaps making these models better suited for those who have longer legs.)

Without regurgitating every bell and whistle already described by the manufacturer on the product page, let me note a few of the features that I find to be of benefit. There are 2 programmable user profiles that allow you to track your progress and record your settings. The ramp is self-adjusting and does so very smoothly and naturally so that it enhances your workout experience rather than interrupting it. There are several different programs to choose from so that you can benefit from a variety of challenging (low impact) elliptical workouts without endangering "problem" areas such as weak or disfigured hips, knees etc... You can also hop on and do a "quick start" and manually input your desired settings.

The actual performance of the machine is a dream.All movement is so well balanced and fluid the machine actually feels like an extension of your body.Nothing jerks or stutters, and there are no unpleasant noises coming from the depths of who-knows-where to punctuate your workout.I will note, however, that when my husband uses the machine (he's a big, well-formed guy, 225 lbs+) the wheels do squeak just a little in the track.The manual indicates that this is normal and to be expected but it doesn't happen when I'm working out.According to the manual, the "equipment has been durability tested to 250 lbs".

Without doubt, this is one of the most flexible and technologically advanced pieces of fitness equipment I've ever encountered. While my own experience is limited to the industrial equipment at my local gym, cheap models offered in the "free" gym at hotels and those shown on the floor at "big box" department stores, I am never-the-less extremely impressed by the quality, versatility and "smart" design of Precor's 5.25 Crosstrainer.

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Product Description:
The Precor EFX 5.25 home Crosstrainer offers a complete cardio and muscle-toning workout for the upper and lower body. CrossRamp technology for Variable Stride Geometry, and eight programs help you choose the workout that best fits your fitness goal. Advanced heart rate monitoring ensures you stay in your target zone

The patented CrossRamp angle adjusts from 15 to 25 degrees.

Moving handlebars let you condition your entire body while maintaining comfortable posture and proper technique. while an intuitive console displays additional workout metrics (not compatible with optional wireless transmitters). With a warm color palette and smooth lines, the 5.25 fits your home and lifestyle.
Features:

Adjustable CrossRamp targets key muscle groups.

Track your target heart rate.

Ergonomic moving handlebars help provide a total body workout,

Designed with your home in mind.

Intuitive console is easy to read and adjust.

Locking Pin:

16 consistent levels of electromagnetic resistance

Two User IDs

Integrated storage shelf

QuickStart

Optimized biomechanics

Direction of rotation is completely reversible

The Precor EFX 5.25 elliptical trainer. Specifications:

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame and welds - lifetime, parts and wear items - ten years, labor - one year
Note on Assembly
Precor highly recommends that you consider a professional assembly and installation of your Precor exercise machine. If you would like to speak to someone about having your machine professionally installed, please contact Precor at askprecor@precor.com or by calling 1-866-593-5568.
About Precor
Precor is passionate about fitness. It all started with a desire to create a better kind of exercise equipment, one that mirrored human movement: fluid, natural, and dynamic. Twenty-six years later the company's biomechanics and engineering experience have led to countless innovations that have captivated fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Precor has introduced many "firsts" to the fitness industry, including the Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX®) in 1995 and the revolutionary, award-winning Adaptive Motion Trainer (AMT®) in 2007. Today, Precor is a celebrated top-tier brand preferred by fitness enthusiasts of all abilities and their machines are used every day in health clubs, hotels, facilities, and homes worldwide.
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