With a maximum user weight of 350 lbs and a powerful 2 3/4 Horsepower motor running at speeds of up to 12 mph, the Proform Power 995 Treadmill is a multi-faceted, incline-capable treadmill that can cater for a wide range of runners, from beginner to advanced. Whatever your ability, strain on your joints is always a worry, so you will be comforted by the fact that the Proform Power 995 Treadmill features an adjustable cushioned running surface which can reduce joint impact by up to 15%. Access vital workout information instantly through the LCD touch-screen and use the massive selection of technological features such as pre-programmed workouts, additional workout downloads as well as Google-Maps powered workouts. And when your workout is done, fold the treadmill vertically and roll it into a safe space until your next workout is due.
Here’s a full list of Proform Power 995 Treadmill specifications:
- 2 3/4 HP motor running at speeds of 1-12 miles per hour
- Incline angle from 0 to 12 degrees
- 20 inch x 60 inch workout area
- Touch screen LCD display
- 350 lbs maximum user weight
- Total expanded dimensions – 37 3/4″ x 71 1/2″ x 79 1/2″ (Width x Height x Length)
- Lifetime warranty on motor and frame, 2 year warranty on parts, 1 year warranty on labor
- Over 20 workout programs for ultimate workout diversity
- Cooling fan
- MP3 player compatible speaker system
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While the Proform Power 995 Treadmill is one of the best selling cheap treadmills around, a relatively small number of customers have chosen to review the product as compared to other treadmills, for example the Bowflex 7 Series, or Horizon treadmills, some of which can have anywhere from 50 to 200+ ratings. Nonetheless, when we do our research for the best treadmills for home use, we generally want it to have at least 10 reviews for us to form a reliable opinion. Fortunately the Proform Power 995 Treadmill does have that, with 13 ratings as of mid 2011. The average star rating comes in at a very respectable 4 out of 5, and such an average is likely to hold regardless of the amount of new reviews are written in the future, because after 10 reviews an average is usually established quite well. Thus, at the very least, we can conclude that the Proform Power 995 Treadmill is a good quality item. But how does it measure up against the best treadmills within its price range?
Well, to be honest, I find it quite hard to come to a proper verdict in terms of other customers’ experiences simply because we have heard rumors that some reviews on popular shopping sites and review sites are in fact fabricated and not genuine. Of course, we are unable to verify whether reviews left for this treadmill are genuine or not, but we feel it’s our duty to warn our readers. Do your due diligence before parting with any substantial sum of cash.
In terms of our own experience, the Proform Power 995 Treadmill we tested was quiet, assembled quickly and had all the features to be expected of a modern home treadmill. It takes at least 2 people to carry and assemble the unit, but it can be done within an hour or so. The workout programs and touch screen LCD is where the Proform Power 995 Treadmill slightly exceeds its cohort, as well as the speaker system whose sound quality is considerably better than the regular home treadmill’s notoriously poor audio quality. One particular review described a ‘shakiness’ in the treadmill, but we experienced nothing but a solid machine both when running and walking. This is definitely a reminder to double-check that you have assembled everything correctly, because for high priced items, they have likely been tested meticulously and the more likely scenario is that something has not been done properly during assembly. There was nothing particularly bad about this treadmill, but I would be inclined to recommend another treadmill reviewed on our site, due to the possible rogue reviews and a few problems outlined by buyers of breakages down the line. For over $1000, you can definitely get a better treadmill for home use than the Proform Power 995 Treadmill.
Positive aspects of the Proform Power 995 Treadmill:
Nice touch screen display
More software features than most treadmills
Negative aspects of the Proform Power 995 Treadmill:
One buyer alleges that some reviews are not genuine (unconfirmed)
Reports of minor faults down the line, e.g. fan
Better, more dependable treadmills are available for the money
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