Livestrong LS7.9T Treadmill Review

Produced by Johnston Health Technology and endorsed by the famous international race cyclist, Lance Armstrong, the Livestrong 7.9 Treadmill allows users to enjoy an entry-level, quality treadmill while knowing that some of their purchase goes as a donation towards helping cancer victims through the Lance Armstrong Foundation. 

The 7.9T model starts a series of home treadmills all carrying the same Livestrong brand and ending with the deluxe 16.9T model at the end of the range. The 7.9T model retails at the medium quality treadmill pricing level. This price target sells for less than half what the luxury model retails for.
Built to be reliable an durable, the 7.9T rings in well from the start. Capable of handling the pounding from a runner weighing as much as 325 pounds, the treadmill system maintains speed in fast and slow modes being powered by a 2.5 HP motor. Impact shock is absorbed by internal dampners, reducing running damage to the knees that can occur with regular pavement running.

The track length is slightly shorter than the standard length, which makes the 7.9T model good for compact spaces but not so good for longer-legged runners. With a distance of 55 inches, the running track rings in five inches shorter than standard treadmills. For a longer track, a buyer would need to consider the higher end Livestrong treadmills, beginning with the 12.9T model.

The control panel operates with large buttons and clear-to-read display screens for changing settings. Additionally, the same display also provides the requisite performance data for distance, speed, and caloric consumption while working out. Minor amenities include the standard drink cup as well as a rack for reading while exercising. For the audio-philes, the display table includes electronic ports that are compatible with popular digital music players.
As an added enhancement for buyers who don’t know much more than to just start running on a treadmill, the 7.9T package comes with a specific fitness exercise program. Dubbed the “Livestrong Fitness Journal,” the publication gets the treadmill owner hooked into the utilization of nine included programs coded into the display equipment. The owner can work on producing a best performance and then duplicating the workout with eight more different courses that change speed, angle, and challenge.

The 7.9T comes with a lifetime warranty. This manufacturer’s protection covers both the treadmill frame as well as, more importantly, the motor. The digital display and remaining accessories are covered with a two-year replacement and one year of on-site repair at no cost. Afterwards, repairs are borne by the owner.

Again, the 7.9T model is marketed specifically as a beginner treadmill. If a buyer has regularly used treadmills and is looking for advanced options, the higher-end Livestrong models would likely be a better choice. However, for the person who is starting exercise and needs a basic model that will be reliable for 2 to 5 years, the 7.9T is one of the better choices out there.

Motor - 2.5 CHP
Frame - Heavy-duty, folding frame
User Capacity - 325 lbs / 147kg.
Speed Range - 0-12 MPH.
Incline Range - 0-12%.
Running Area - 20" x 55" deck.
Cushioning - 3-Zone MaxComfort System
Fan - Built-in, hiqh-quality cooling fan.
Heart Rate - Wireless heart rate monitoring
Programming - 9 training programs.
Dimensions - 73" L x 30" W x 12"H.