The Health Rider r60 treadmill is a good machine for the average person. It is intended for people who want to stay in shape and maybe loose some weight. It is not the machine for the avid runner. It is for the more moderate exerciser. It works best for people who do a fast walk or a jog, more so than a runner.
It has a 2.0 hp motor so it does have gym like quality. It has BioLogic Grip Pulse sensors that allow you to keep track of your pulse by simply gripping the handlebar. The Health Rider r60 Treadmill has SoftTrac cushioning that will help protect your knees and joints from injury. It also comes with a heart rate monitor.
The one thing that is kind of special about this machine is that it comes with iFit compatible programs. These are programs that will talk you through a workout and even provide motivational music to help you stay focused. The program controls the incline, speed and resistance of your machine so that you know you are getting the best workout possible.
If you prefer not to listen to the motivational music or hear the coach, simply press the manual mode button, set the speed you want and you’re good to go. The running surface is 60” x 20”. It runs from zero to twelve miles per hour. The Health Rider r60 can be folded into a nearly upright position after use for easy storage. Its design looks good enough to work in almost any room of your home.
It is sturdy enough to hold the weight of a 330 pound person. It comes with 6 pre-programmed workouts. You even get a personal trainer to talk you through your workout and give you motivation. The Health Rider r60 treadmill plays motivational music to help you focus on your workout. For a moderate exerciser, this is a very good deal.