One of the main ideas behind
Star Trac treadmills is that electronics are the way of the fitness future. Star Trac wants users to focus on their progress when on the treadmill, rather than the actual treadmill itself. This company philosophy translates into a treadmill with not exactly top-of-the-line parts but an outstanding electronics package.
However, you can’t deny the fact that the health clubs are choosing Star Trac equipment time and time again because they are a cheaper alternative than other commercial treadmill brands. With this in mind, maybe the treadmill parts are able to stand up to long hours of running and walking, even if Star Trac’s focus is on building treadmills with a superior electronics package.
The electronics of
Star Trac equipment is tremendous, offering everything from a digital scale that can monitor your progress and calorie burn accurately. The horsepower offered on their most expensive of these treadmills is awesome (5.0 HP!), but when you’re just working out at home, this seems a bit superfluous and like a waste of a motor.
Since we’re a little concerned about the parts quality of these treadmills, there’s no denying that Star Trac’s popularity with clubs is going to guarantee that you’ll be able to get parts and labor for years to come – and that’s reassuring considering the so-so parts used in many Star Trac models
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