Livestrong LS12.9T Treadmill Review

The Livestrong 12.9T Treadmill is manufactured by Johnston Health Tech and has been endorsed by professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. Johnston Health Tech has been in the fitness equipment business for 30 years, and manufactures several quality lines of fitness equipment. The Livestrong 12.9T Treadmill is a highly recommended treadmill for the person looking for a durable treadmill to use while at home.

Features and Benefits of the Livestrong 12.9T Treadmill

The Livestrong 12.9T Treadmill is considered a best buy because of the many features that come standard on the treadmill. Most people who want a treadmill for home use are specific about what features and benefits they want the treadmill to have. 

•Noise Control - Quiet operation is generally at the top of the list of home treadmill features, and the Livestrong 12.9T treadmill has a very powerful 3.0 CHP motor that operates without the often loud grinding noise that some treadmills have. 

•Workout Plans – Just walking or running on a treadmill can get boring, so this treadmill comes with different workouts including speed intervals, rolling hills and 14 other different workout scenarios. The user can even customize their own workout plan, and the treadmill comes with a Fitness Journal so the user can set personal goals and monitor their progress in reaching those goals. 

•Music Capability – The Livestrong 12.9T treadmill is equipped with speakers and is iPod compatible with a port so that the user can listen to their favorite music while working out.

•Incline Capability – One of the most favorite features of the treadmill is its capability to reach a 14 percent incline, which is steeper than most home treadmills. This incline will result in more calories burned while walking or jogging on the treadmill.

•MaxComfort System – The treadmill is equipped with a patented MaxComfort System that has differential cushioning. This provides a higher degree of shock absorption as well as balance support. The MaxComfort System feature is beneficial to users who have concerns about damage to their knees when using a treadmill.

•Durable Construction – A treadmill should be able to handle daily, strenuous use and the Livestrong 12.9T can accommodate up to 350 pounds on its heavy-duty frame.

•Workout Fan – For those strenuous workouts, this treadmill has a fan with a high quality blower to keep the user cooler during their walk or run.

•Heart Rate Monitor – The treadmill comes with a chest strap and contact grips so the user can monitor their heart rate while workout out. The treadmill also tracks time, distance, approximate calories burned and speed.

•Running Track Length – The Livestrong 12.9T has a surface length, or deck, of 60 inches by 20 inches which provides plenty of track space even for the user with a long stride.

•Warranty – The treadmill has a lifetime warranty for the motor and frame and a five-year warranty on parts. It also comes with a two-year warranty for free in-home repair labor from date of purchase.

This Livestrong 12.9T is still a relatively new product so there is no long history on maintenance and repairs, but the warranty on the product is strong so should allay fears of the person looking to purchase a good treadmill for home use. The treadmill will fit the needs of the person new to working out on a treadmill as well as the person experienced with walking and jogging every day. 

The Livestrong treadmill is priced very attractively, but should not be a deterrent to the person who may think it is not a durable, quality product. It is a very stable treadmill that will not shake or wobble when a person is jogging at fast speeds. The motor is powerful enough to handle the serious runner, and the track is long enough to eliminate the potential of falls or mis-steps. The next treadmill line up from the 12.9T really only has a higher weight capacity and premium speakers, so all the other features are the same. This treadmill is made to last.

The endorsement by Lance Armstrong is an added benefit meaning that a portion of all the proceeds from the sale of the Livestrong 12.9T Treadmill goes to the Lance Armstrong Foundation which is an advocacy support for survivors and cancer.

Motor - 3.0 CHP
Frame - Heavy-duty, folding frame
User Capacity - 350 lbs / 159kg.
Speed Range - 0-12 MPH.
Incline Range - 0-14%.
Running Area - 20" x 60" deck.
Cushioning - MaxComfort System
Fan - CoolFit fitness fan.
Heart Rate - Wireless heart rate monitoring
Programming - 14 training programs.
Dimensions - 79"L X 36"W X 58"H.