The Proform 540 Treadmill is another step up from the crosswalk line. The price is nearing $800 for this model and you get a couple of nice extras like a little bigger motor and an upgraded shock absorption system built into the deck.
Here are the vital specs on the Proform 540 Treadmill along with my review.
- QuickSpeed Control
- Power Incline
- Control EKG Heart Rate Monitor
- Optional iFIT® Workouts
- ProShox Impact Absorption System
- CoolAire Workout Fan
- 7 Built-in Workouts
- 0-10 MPH
- 0-10% Incline
- 2.75 THP/1.75 CHP MACH Z Drive System
- Quiet 19" x 55" Treadbelt
- 10-Year Motor Warranty 3
- 300 lb. Weight-Capacity Deck
Thaawful aweful lot of equipment for a treadmill under $1000. I'm impressed by the claim of a 300 pound weight limit. I'm assuming that's for walking and not for running though.
One key advantage of upping your treadmill budget into the $700-800 range is that you can usually get a larger treadbelt. The treadbelt on the 540 is 19" x 55". That's not too shabby. I wouldn't run full blast on a belt that size but it's a good start.
Proform has a bunch of standard features that will show up on most oftreadmilladmills. Among them are:
- a Coolaire fan that blows air on you while using the treadmill
- iFit workout compatible workouts
Instead of weveryone'seryones time by stating the above facts, assume that every Proform treadmill review has these two features and you'll be safe.
At $799 the Proform 540 is a good entry level treadmill with nice features. Better yet than the Proform X models I reviewed earlier.
Recommended (walking or jogging only)
Get details on the Proform Crosswalk LXS Treadmill at Proform.com
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