{"id":611,"date":"2015-04-02T11:38:08","date_gmt":"2015-04-02T11:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/treadmill-reviews.co.uk\/?p=611"},"modified":"2015-04-02T15:39:00","modified_gmt":"2015-04-02T15:39:00","slug":"life-fitness-f3-folding-treadmill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/treadmill-reviews.co.uk\/index.php\/life-fitness-f3-folding-treadmill\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Fitness F3 Folding Treadmill"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Life<\/a>Price: from <\/strong>\u00a31999<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/a>Buy From: <\/strong>Fitness Superstore<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall rating: 4
\n<\/strong>Ease of use: 5
\n<\/strong>Console features: 5<\/strong>
\nValue for money: 4<\/strong>
\nComfort: 5
\n<\/strong>Build quality: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a treadmill to use at home that has more in common with the commercial models, the Life Fitness F3 is a cracking choice. Starting at \u00a31999 (with the Go console \u2013 the Life Fitness F3 Treadmill with Track Plus<\/a> console bumps up the price to \u00a32595) it\u2019s a higher ticket price for a home treadmill but, as the saying goes, \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d and in this instance it\u2019s quality.<\/p>\n

The F3 offers excellent build throughout the machine as well as versatile training. Not only does it look the part (it\u2019s really sleek and stylish) but I was particularly content with the running area. I felt very comfortable on the solid treadbelt, and I could really feel the difference from the Flexdeck Shock Absorption, which promises up to 30% reduction on impact. It definitely felt more comfortable than other home models.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, you can choose between either the Go or Track Plus console. Both are easy to use and have USB connection, which is great. The Go console is more than adequate with 13 built in training programmes which offer great variety and handy controls like the warm up\/cool down. However, if you\u2019re looking for innovation, the Track Plus will certainly deliver as, on top of the 14 programmes, it comes with access to the Life Fitness Virtual Trainer website which lets you download countless more programmes. I also loved the fact I could link my iPad and access RunSocial (formally Paofit). It\u2019s compatible with Android\u2122 and Apple\u00ae fitness apps. Great!<\/p>\n

As already said, the console is easy to use and a pretty cool feature is the \u201cwalk, jog, run\u201d preset buttons. A brilliant quick use option.
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One thing I can\u2019t fail to point out is the fact that the F3 is fairly large for a home treadmill. But you can forgive that because the result is a far superior treadmill in terms of stability. It\u2019s therefore brilliant that the treadmill folds. For me, it\u2019s not critical I have a treadmill that folds, but if space is an issue, it\u2019s great as it folds away so smoothly and is easy to manoeuvre. So it might be a bit big and bulky but it can still be conveniently stored away when not in use.<\/p>\n

The warranty for the F3 treadmill is lifetime on frame and lifesprings, 10 years on motor and 3 years parts and labour.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

The F3 folding treadmill from Life Fitness is as close to perfection as you will get within this price bracket. The deck is firm yet supportive, the console looks sleek and minimalist yet loaded with features, the price is on the high side but you\u2019re paying for top quality equipment and the ease of use is second to none. Overall a great running experience can be had on the F3, especially if you link your iPad\/tablet to it and take advantage of the apps that are available. The best one in my opinion is Runsocial by Paofit.<\/p>\n

Buy at Fitness Superstore:<\/p>\n

Life Fitness F3 Folding Treadmill with Go console<\/a>
\nLife Fitness F3 Folding Treadmill with Track Plus console<\/a><\/p>\n

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