Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill Review
Posted by Baazar on
February 14, 2011
Key Features
*Low price of $599
*2.25 HP continuous duty motor for quiet operation
*Foldable for easy storage
*Speed reaches a max of 10 MPH, max incline at 10%,
*20″ x 55″ belt size
*3 program workouts with clocks for time, distance, calories
*Workouts: Manual, Intervals, Weight Loss
*Surround sound speakers with MP3 compatibility
*Surround sound speakers with MP3 compatibility
*Heart rate monitors built into the handles
*300-Pound maximum user weight
*300-Pound maximum user weight
*Lifetime warranty on frame and motor, 1 year on parts and labor
First Impressions
Right off the bat the T101 is a steal at $599 dollars, cheaper than most of the models we have seen. In addition to that it is a foldable model with a low noise motor. It’s also an award winner with over 70 5-star reviews on Amazon.com. For most homes with space and noise concerns this model is a real winner for it’s main features.
That said, it’s not the prettiest looking model with a rather dull interface and simple color scheme. It also only has 3 workout programs (manual, intervals, weight loss,) so if you’re looking for several varying workouts and and dynamic programs this might not be the model for you.
Horizon Fitness T101 Specs
Here are the specifics of the main features to the 101:
Specifications
- Motor: 2.25 Horsepower
- Speed settings: 0 to 10 MPH (adjustable increments of 0.5 mph)
- Incline: 0 to 10%
- Display: Orange LED windows, LED brickyard, and target/workout LED indicators.
- Belt size: 20″ x 55″
- Foldable design with Horizon’s exclusive FeatherLIGHT lift (hydraulic lifting system)
- PerfectFLEX deck cushioning
- COOLfit workout fan
- Max user weight: 300 pounds
- Warranty: Lifetime frame and motor, 1-year parts and labor
- Product Size: 70.8″ x 33.1″ x 54.6″ ; 169 lbs
Console Features And Workout Options
The T101 has less features then many other treadmills, which may not be an issue for most users. You can set the 3 programs (manual, intervals, weight loss,) to target time, distance or calories with 9 programming options. It also has the standard built in hear rate monitors in the handles. It does have an excellent surround sound speaker system and the COOLfit fan built into the console which can keep your workouts enjoyable.
Conclusion
For the price and flexibility you can’t beat the T101 with it’s foldable hydraulic frame. It’s award winning and very high rated so overall a great buy. But for the pickier buyers it won’t have the features a higher end treadmill will have due to less programs and workout options. It has also received a few complaints from users who had issues constructing it out of the box and some possible electrical issues.
Where To Buy Online?
Amazon is currently pricing the Horizon Fitness T101 at $599. That’s the cheapest and most trusted price I could find online. Since there is construction involved in getting the product to work I recommend going with a seller like Amazon that you can trust so you know there won’t be any issues with the pieces you received.
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