True Treadmills Review

True Treadmills

True Treadmills

True treadmills are known for providing arguably the best home treadmill experience a user can have.

With their exceptional belt and deck combination, no wonder they’ve been recepients of numerous positive reviews from respectable authorities.

However, True Fitness (the company behind these treadmills) uses only average components for their machines. You might not notice this because you will be so impressed with how smooth and quiet the unit operates. But be forewarned, expect some repair bills (especially on labor costs which the warranty only covers for 1 year) after a few years of usage.

Is True The Best Treadmill Brand For You?

If you want a machine with smooth operation and excellent cushioning, then this is the brand for you. But be ready to shed some cash. True treadmills are not for the budget conscious. If you don’t think you can afford at least $2,000 for a treadmill, then I suggest you visit our best buy treadmills page and look for a machine that fits your budget.

The Company behind True Treadmills

True Fitness Technology was founded in 1981 by Frank Trulaske. He has earned recognitions like the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (1999) and The Fitness Industry Man of the Year (2000). And for over 20 years, he made True one of the few fitness companies that personally manufactures most of its critical components and systems.

Today, True Fitness has over 240,000 square feet of manufacturing, engineering, testing, warehouse, and office space located at their corporate headquarters just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. They also have their own training and education facility to provide sales, product, and service training to their dealers and distributors worldwide.

Price Range

As I’ve mentioned above, True treadmills come with premium price tags. Most of these treadmills range from $2,000 to $5,500 or more. And with prices like these, I don’t think a lot of people can afford it.

Weakness

Most True fitness products (especially True treadmills) are overpriced. What they do is offer an excellent belt and deck combination, then add some average parts and features so they won’t be noticed as much. The result, a treadmill that looks like it’s worth a lot more when in reality it isn’t.

Recommendation

I wouldn’t recommend True treadmills. Aside from being overpriced, some owners have been complaining about this brands reliability, quality and after-sales service. If you really want a premium priced treadmill, a better brand for you would be Landice. (for more quality brands visit our best buy treadmills page)




Where to Buy

If you’re going to buy True Treadmills, I suggest you locate a dealer through their website at www.truefitness.com.

But before you buy, please read our reviews on individual True products below. It will help you better choose the fitness equipment that suits you best.









True 400 P Treadmill
Cost: $1,995
Motor Size: 2.75hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 55in x 20in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this is the heart rate controlled counterpart of the True 400 P above.




True 400 HRC Treadmill
Cost: $2,295
Motor Size: 2.75hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 55in x 20in
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this is the cheapest treadmill in the True lineup.




True 450 Classic HRC Treadmill
Cost: $2,695
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 52in x 18in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this is the cheapest U.S. built True treadmill you can buy in the market today.




True 500 HRC Classic Treadmill
Cost: $2,795
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 52in x 20in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this is currently the best True treadmill in the market in terms of providing value.




True 500 Non Treadmill
Cost: $2,895
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 20in
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this is the non-programmable model of the new look 500 series.




True 500 P Treadmill
Cost: $3,095
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 20in
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this comes with pre-programmed workouts that the True 500 Non doesn’t have.




True 500 OP Treadmill
Cost: $3,395
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 20in ortho belt
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this is the ortho belt version of the true 500 P.




True 500 HRC Treadmill
Cost: $3,395
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 20in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this is the cheapest model in the new 500 series that comes with heart rate functionalities.




True 500 HRCO Treadmill
Cost: $3,695
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 20in ortho belt
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this is the ortho belt version of the True 500 HRC above.




True 540 P Treadmill
Cost: $3,595
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 22in
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this treadmill comes with a wider running surface to give you more room to move and be comfortable during your workout.




True 540 OP Treadmill
Cost: $3,895
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 22in ortho belt
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this treadmill is identical to the True 540 P but with an ortho belt.




True 540 HRC Treadmill
Cost: $3,895
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 22in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: similar to others in the 540 series but with heart rate features.




True 540 HRCO Treadmill
Cost: $4,195
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 10mph
Running Surface: 54in x 22in ortho belt
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: other than the ortho belt and more expensive price tag, this machine is the same as the True 540 HRC.




True 550 ZTX P Treadmill
Cost: $4,395
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 12mph
Running Surface: 60in x 22in
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this is the cheapest model in the extremely expensive 550 ZTX series.




True 550 ZTX OP Treadmill
Cost: $4,695
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 12mph
Running Surface: 60in x 22in ortho belt
Heart Rate: no
Folding: no
Others: this is exactly the same as the True 550 ZTX P but with an ortho belt and a more expensive price tag.




True 550 ZTX HRC Treadmill
Cost: $4,695
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 12mph
Running Surface: 60in x 22in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this one comes with heart rate features not available to both 550 ZTX models above.




True 550 ZTX HRCO Treadmill
Cost: $4,995
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 12mph
Running Surface: 60in x 22in ortho belt
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this 550 ZTX machine comes with heart rate and ortho belt features.




True 550 ZTX CI Treadmill
Cost: $5,695
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 12mph
Running Surface: 60in x 22in ortho belt
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: this is currently the top of the line True treadmill for home. And with a price tag of nearly $6,000, expect nothing but the best specs and features from this unit.




True ES9.0 Treadmill
Cost: $5,899
Motor Size: 3.0hp continuous duty
Maximum Speed: 12mph
Running Surface: 60in x 22in
Heart Rate: yes
Folding: no
Others: An innovative treadmill unit with lots of unique features. This machine is one of the best True treadmills in the market right now and one of the few True machines that I recommend.




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