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Make it easy and affordable to get into shape in your own home with the Merit 720T treadmill, which folds easily for storage. A great choice for both walkers and recreational runners, the 720T has a 1.25 continuous horsepower motor that provides a speed range of 1 to 10 miles per hour. It also offers a 0 to 10 percent elevation range for added resistance with 400 pounds of thrust. The computer console has a brickyard LCD screen showing levels as well as four additional LCDs displaying speed, time, and distance and 10 quick keys. It also features two cup holders, a hand contact heart rate monitor, and four preset programs--manual, intervals, rolling, and weight loss. Specifications: - Motor: 1.25 continuous horsepower, 2.25 total horsepower
- Speed range: 1 to 10 miles per hour
- Elevation range: 0 to 1.75 percent
- Running area: 18 by 50 inches
- Running deck: 0.6 inch
- Cushion system: AeroSoft
- Belt thickness: 1.3 millimeters
- Roller size: 1.6 inches
- Weight capacity: 250 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime; motor - 2 years; parts and labor - 90 days About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home. From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface. While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain. About Merit Fitness
Merit Fitness is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. They are committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Johnson's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing has a testing phase and 10 percent of Merit's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.
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• Folding treadmill with 1.25 horsepower continuous duty motor
• Speed range of 1 to 10 miles per hour, 0 to 10 percent incline
• Four preset programs, two cup holders, hand contact heart rate monitor
• Weight capacity of 250 pounds
• Lifetime frame warranty, two years for motor
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| Package Length:
| 67.0 inches |
| Package Width:
| 30.0 inches |
| Package Height:
| 10.0 inches |
| Package Weight:
| 125.0 pounds |
| Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 22 reviews |
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Average Customer Review:
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 diana (new york)Apr 18, 2008
i bought this tredmill couple of months ago, and i never had any problems...it was easy to put together, and its affordable...
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Would have been 5 starsMar 31, 2008
Got ours about 3 weeks ago and my fiancée and I love it. We use it everyday for 1 to 2 hours each and it's quiet enough to watch television while we do so.
I would have given it 5 stars, but putting it together turned into more trouble than I thought it'd be. What should have taken 15 minutes took about an hour because some of the screws wouldn't line up and/or fit where they were supposed to. Other than that, it's awesome. Looked at some cheaper and a lot that cost more, and this one is by far the most bang for your buck.
I read reviews for every treadmill I considered and all of the ones that checked your pulse said that they were never accurate. I checked out this one and it's accurate. However, if I squeeze the handles it gives me a rate much higher than what it actually is. Just resting my hands on the handles gives a very accurate reading.
All-in-all I couldn't be more satisfied. Delivery was early and it only takes up a small corner of the room it's in. The inclines and preset programs are our favorite features and the little fan puts out more air than I expected.
I've recommended this model to everyone I know that has mentioned wanting a treadmill.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Bargain!Mar 13, 2008
This treadmill has all of the functions that I needed in a treadmill. It is fairly lightweight and now that it is assembled it is easy to fold up to add some space in our living room. If you are looking for a treadmill basically you need something that has varying speeds and varying inclines so you can change up your workouts- this has these things and is still sturdy enough. It is not as sturdy as a gym treadmill but for the price what can you expect. Buy this treadmill, it's cheap and it works.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
No Major Issues - Be Prepared When The Delivery ArrivesMar 08, 2008
Not sure if I was lucky, but I actually setup the treadmill myself within a hour without any major issues. The treadmill is easy-to-use and I'm happy with it (average 8-12 miles a day).
However, here's couple of items to consider:
- Yes, the treadmill/shipping box is large and heavy, some people may need assistance moving the box especially if you have to move it up or down stairs.
- The shippers only deliver to your door, don't expect them to haul it to a special room.
-Chances are that the treadmill will be larger than you first expected, so have a backup location just in case.
-Walking to music/radio, be aware that the high-voltage plug may interfere with your am radio.
-Stop reading this and start walking - you'll walk faster and farther with a treadmill compared to your average walking exercise.
Good luck!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great for walking, arrived fast.Feb 17, 2008
I walk at least 1 to 2 miles every morning on this machine and adjusting the incline gives me a decent cardio workout. It's quiet enough to listen to audiobooks on an mp3 player while walking, if that's a concern. I also walk outdoors once or twice a week, but this is a great supplement.
I wish the "increase" button for speed went up by quarters instead of halves (3 mph to 3.25 instead of 3.5), but that's minor.
The mat that goes underneath is a good idea, especially if you're using it on carpeting.
It was delivered to my front porch and I had to ask a neighbor (a fairly strong guy) to help me get it into the house. It's also a good idea to leave the straps intact on the box until you get it into the room where you will be using it.
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