If you want to buy equipment for a commercial fitness room, pay attention to the treadmills AeroFit Professional. In our article, we will examine in detail the advantages and disadvantages of these devices, the features of various models, and also provide brief rules for handling sports equipment.
AeroFit Professional Treadmills: Pros and Cons
Simulators of the Netherlands production differ in many undoubted advantages:
- high quality materials and the design itself;
- durability;
- the principle of hydraulic assembly, implemented in AeroFit devices, greatly simplifies and simplifies the process of assembly / disassembly of the simulator;
- rather large width of the running belt;
- non-slip plastic topcoat;
- The device handles are equipped with pulse rate measurement sensors and buttons for adjusting the inclination of the running belt and the speed of movement - that is, there is no need to manually set these indicators;
- high power of the electric motor and, as a result, high indicators of the maximum running speed;
- the design provides rollers to facilitate the transportation of devices, and a fan;
- destination for a wide range of users (the maximum user weight for many models is 200 kg);
- a screen with information about the workout: distance traveled, time, calories burned, etc .;
- the system provides a system for damping jolts (depreciation);
- low noise level during device operation;
- the ability to connect additional electronic devices.
The disadvantages include:
- the display does not show data on average speed and change in the pace of the lesson;
- the vibrating massager is not included in the device package;
- lack of scanning mode;
- quite high cost of products (especially series for professionals).
Description of models
The main technical characteristics of popular models are arranged in tables, where the advantages of a particular model over analogues are clearly shown.
Model | X7-T LED | X4-T LCD | X4-T LED | X2-T LED | PRO 9900T |
Type of | Suitable for professional use. | Suitable for professional use. | Suitable for professional use. | Suitable for professional use. | Suitable for professional use. |
Motor power, l. with. | 5–8 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 3–4,5 | 3,5–7 |
Maximum speed, km / h | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 |
Minimum speed, km / h | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0,8 |
Slope, degrees | 0–15 | 0–15 | 0–15 | 0–15 | 0–15 |
Sizes of a cloth, cm | 56*208 | 54,5*125 | 54,5*152 | 56*152 | 55,5*157,5 |
Number of programs | 6 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 20 |
Maximum user weight | 200 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
Dimensions, cm | 207,8*95*150 | 93,4*213,6 | 93,4*213,6 | 220,4*92,3 *156 | 226*91*157 |
Weight, kg | 230 | 210 | 211 | 176 | 230 |
Model | Pro 8700TM | MaxFit 5000 Plus | MaxFit 16 | MaxFit 22 | MaxFit 26 |
Type of | Suitable for professional use. | For home use | For home use | For home use | For home use |
Motor power, l. with. | 3 | 3,5 | 2 | 2,5-4,5 | 3–5 |
Maximum speed, km / h | 22 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
Minimum speed, km / h | 0,8 | 0,8 | 1 | 1 | 0,8 |
Slope, degrees | 0–15 | 0–12 | 0–10 | 0–12 | 0–15 |
Sizes of a cloth, cm | 55*153 | 50*150 | 50*140 | 50*150 | 50*150 |
Number of programs | 12 | 15–40 | 26 | 40 | 48 |
Maximum user weight | 180 | 180 | 135 | 160 | 160 |
Dimensions, cm | 92*138* 208 | 85*138*204 | 78*128*179 | 78*128*189 | 86,5*133*198 |
Weight, kg | 180 | 100 | 72 | 76 | 87 |
Notes | - | - | Built-in speakers | Built-in speakers | - |
There are also other modifications of AeroFit Professional treadmills on sale.
When choosing a simulator, ask the seller for all technical documentation
User's manual
When using the simulator, observe the basic safety rules prescribed in the instructions for use.
- Connect the simulator to the electrical network should be carried out only through a socket with grounding.
- Exercise on treadmills can only be alone - it is prohibited to use the simulator by two people at the same time.
- The installation location of the simulator should be even and be in a dry and clean room - an increased level of air humidity and excessive dustiness will lead to premature breakdowns and failure of the simulator, and repairs will be expensive. Leave free space behind the equipment (about 2 m), to prevent damage to the flooring, install the device on a rubberized mat.
- Clothing and shoes for training should be comfortable (sports). It is forbidden to engage in fluttering clothing or barefoot, if any part of your vestment gets into the mechanism of the device, it will be an emergency stop (or breakdown).
- Any pets should not be in the room with the device.
- Do not allow children under 12 years of age to practice, if the child is older, the training should take place only in the presence of an adult - parents or a trainer.
- Do not spill liquid on the simulator and do not put foreign objects on the canvas.
- When choosing a training mode, first consult with a trainer and a doctor.
- If you feel nausea or any other unpleasant symptom during class, immediately stop training.
Reviews
If we analyze the statistics of consumer feedback on AeroFit Professional simulators, You can say the following:
- the absolute majority of users are quite satisfied with their treadmills, the percentage of negative feedback is very small;
- most often, consumers note the high quality of devices, reasonable design, comfort and safety of track use;
- also among the positive aspects mentioned in consumer reviews: the durability of the coating, high rates of running speed, the ability to change the inclination of the canvas or the speed of its movement by pressing a single button;
- the ability to update software via USB-port is also an important advantage;
- among the few drawbacks, consumers have noted the lack of a complete set of devices (no massager with vibro-mode), the high price of professional simulators, and the fact that the software does not provide a scanning mode.
Conclusion: AeroFit Professional treadmills are of high quality, and, although they are not without some drawbacks, they are quite suitable for both home and professional use.
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