Sole F80 Vs Sole F85 - 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Treadmill

Looking for a home treadmill that can give you the quality of health club machine? You don't need to look any further than the best value equipments of Sole Fitness.
The Sole F80 and Sole F85 are two fitness machines that may not be considered as budget treadmills but are worth every penny of the more than $1000 price tag they carry.
Can't decide between the two? Consider these five questions first before making the ultimate choice: 1.
Which fits my running needs better? The answer would depend primarily on how you will be using your equipment.
For walkers and joggers, the F80's 3.
0 HP continuous duty motor, speed range capability of up to 11 mph, and 20 by 55 inches of walking area would be your ideal choice.
For serious runners however, the Sole F85 will be a better choice for you.
It is equipped with a 3.
5 HP motor, can speed up to 12 mph, and comes with a more generous running space of 20 by 60 inches.
2.
Which is more stable? At 280 lbs, the Sole F85 is heavier and can support a user of up to 400 pounds.
The Sole F80 is very solid as well at 250 lbs, and should be stable enough as long as you weigh less than 350 pounds.
3.
Which equipment has a more user-friendly design and programs? Both treadmills are equipped with a red LED readout console display which displays the user's data including time, speed, distance traveled, and others.
They also come 6 standard programs, 2 heart control programs and 2 user-customizable programs.
4.
What other features do these machines have? The F80 and F85 both come with heart rate control monitor (wireless chest straps included) and hand pulse grips.
The F85 has an advantage in this aspect though as the speed and incline controls can be found on the arm rest - very convenient for adjusting your workout pace without much disruption.
For a more comfortable and pleasant workout session, these exercise equipments also come with cooling fans and built-in speakers for your iPod or MP3 players.
5.
What about the price and warranty? When you buy these treadmills direct from Sole, you can purchase the F80 and F85 at $1499.
99 and $1999.
99 respectively.
They carry the same great warranty: lifetime for the frame/deck and motor, 5 years for parts, and 2 years for labor and in-home service.