15 July 2008
Sole F80 Review: Why The Sole F80 Treadmill Is Rated a Best Buy
Posted by Torri Tompson under: Fitness .
If the Hilton Hotel and other upscale hotel chains make exercise machines available in their establishments for their patrons, I want to know what they are so I can check them out for myself. In regards to treadmills, I found out that the Sole F80 treadmill by Sole Fitness is the choice of Hilton and other high-end, upper scale hotels and businesses.
The first thing I thought of when I looked at the Sole F80 was: solid. The machine didn’t look fancy, but it was commercial quality. Upon further inspection I found out that looks are often deceiving. The machine does have a lot of bells and whistles. It comes with speed and incline controls on the arm rests, six workout programs, built in speakers for MP3 players or iPODS-and even built in cooling fans.
As solid and durable as the machine is, the Sole F80 comes with an easy assist folding feature. This is ideal for someone who wants the machine in their home. I found the machine to be easy to push around and maneuver, too. This is great for someone who needs to put their treadmill in a closet or corner after a workout. My opinion is the Sole F80 is a space saver and it would make a great home treadmill for someone who is in the market for one.
I learned that the Sole F80 model was upgraded in 2008 and it now comes with a powerful 3.0 continuous duty motor. The motor is very quiet and the machine is very smooth. It can easily handle a person up to 350 pounds with bogging down or straining the motor. I should note that this machine is for someone who walks or jogs. Serious runners should probably look for a machine that has a little more horsepower.
Sole Fitness is known for its outstanding warranties. The warranty on the Sole F80 is well above par offering a lifetime warranty on the motor, frame and deck. The price of the Sole F80 is less than what I would have thought, considering the durability, features and warranty that comes with the machine. Add the $500 instant savings when you purchase the machine directly from Sole Fitness, and I see why the Sole F80 is the number one choice for the Hilton Hotel chain and others. It’s a great treadmill.