ProForm Treadmill

mandygal13
mandygal13 Posts: 219 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
A friend of mine has offered me a ProForm Treadmill for free. Said they bought it brand new about 7 years ago and have barely used it since. I don't know the model number. Anyone out there have experience with one? Should I make a space for it and take it?

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  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
    I use a ProForm one that is about 4 years old when I go to PT for my leg. Personally I would take it. I have a stationary bike now but if I could get a tread or elliptical I would be all over it.
  • birdlover97111
    birdlover97111 Posts: 346 Member
    Free is a very good price....If you end up not liking it, you can pay it forward and give it to someone else...
  • techymum
    techymum Posts: 168
    Well, the price seems pretty good, not much negotiating room..., lol!

    I'm not sure what kind I have, but it has sat in my basement for a number of years. As a clothing rack. UNTIL I joined MFP, and now I have used it so many times, I'm just glad it was there! I believe we paid around $700 for it.

    I say go for it!
  • chrissym78
    chrissym78 Posts: 628 Member
    I have one from 11 years ago and it still works great! I hate the thing, but it works great, LOL (I should clarify that I only hate working out on it b/c I'd rather be outside :)) The price is right considering I paid 600 bucks for mine!
  • JWeaser
    JWeaser Posts: 302
    I have the ProForm Series I 765 Crosstrainer and I like it. I really only use it in the winter but mine has a ton of different preprogramed options (and inclines) and it tracks calories, miles, fat etc. I agree, free is good and they are nice to have around when the weather outside is too bad to walk/run for real.
  • lclarkjr
    lclarkjr Posts: 359 Member
    Free = worth it!
  • Hodar
    Hodar Posts: 338 Member
    If you were to buy this, it would have been in the 600-1200 range; depending upon features.

    Free is great. If the motor turns the belt - you are ahead. I'd suggest you get it.
  • Theweebarrell
    Theweebarrell Posts: 100 Member
    I have the proform 525 and have had it for over 10 years and it is still going strong
  • takm0527
    takm0527 Posts: 52 Member
    FRee = FOR SURE...even if you decide down the line that you would want a different mode/features...this is a great way to make sure you really WANT a treadmill. I prefer to run outside...but living in IA I know I will need my treadmill in the winter! I got my off Craigslist and it works great...it is a Proform also.
  • GLORIAGEAN
    GLORIAGEAN Posts: 14 Member
    My son and daughter-in-law brought me their ProForm Treadmill Crosstrainer, which they bought used, 3 weeks ago, and I have used it almost every day since I have had it. We have had over 100 degree temperatures here for over the last month, so it has really come in handy. I am still trying to get my time up on it, but I am 67 years old and was a couch potato, so It is going to take me a while. Yes, by all means get the treadmill and use it.
  • mandygal13
    mandygal13 Posts: 219 Member
    Thanks guys! Now I just need to decide where I'm going to put it!
  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
    Just check the weight limits, and I only say that b/c my husband is heavier and the smaller treadmills wouldn't be good for us, b/c the motors are much smaller.

    But its free so I"d prob take if if we didn't already have one. I'd get a belt cleaner to start with and go from there.
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