Smooth 6.45 Treadmill
The Smooth 6.45 treadmill is a mid-range treadmill that’s targeted towards weekend warrior running crowd. It’s a budget friendly folding treadmill with a strong 3.0 hp motor, large running area of 20″ x 55″ and and 8 standard programs.
The Smooth 6.45 Treadmill is a nice upgrade over the Smooth 5.45 if you plan on doing any running on your treadmill more than once or twice a week.
The 6.45 has the added option of wireless heart rate control which basically means the you can zip along through your workout and let the machine take care of changing the speed and incline without you having to lift a finger.
The 3.0 hp motor on the Smooth has a nice amount of low end torque to keep the treadbelt humming along and doesn’t suffer from any noticeable lag like you’ll find on some inferior models from Reebok and Proform.
Benefits of the Smooth 6.45 treadmill:
- Patented Swing Arm™ Deck Suspension Technology Reduces Injuries and Burns 14%-23% More Calories Per Workout
- Heart Rate Control Workout with Chest Strap
- Powerful 3.0 HP Continuous Motor
- Dual-Stage, Soft Drop Folding – Gas shock-assist “Soft Drop” mechanism
- 20″ x 60″ Treadbelt for Running
- Lifetime Warranty on Frame and Motor
Since the primary user of the Smooth 6.45 treadmill will be running on this machine, Smooth has backed the unit with a lifetime frame, motor and parts warranty that’s second to none in the industry.
They’ve also upgraded the rollers to 2.5″ commercial grade, added a longer wearing triple-laminated phenolic deck and designed the treadmill to adjust to an impressive 15% of incline.
One other option you’ll appreciate on the 6.45 is the 9 user profiles that allow you to store your workouts on the machine and make starting a new workout as easy as pushing a button.
You simply program your profile (like one profile for running, one for interval training and one for power walking), then select it from the menu and you’re off and running (no pun intended).
If you’re looking for a running treadmill in the $1500-2000 price range, the Smooth 6.45 Treadmill should be on your short list for sure…
