Query: Precor TRM 211

Summary:

• Precor TRM 211:

  • Pros: Considered a great brand with high-quality products.
  • Cons: Only making commercial treadmills now and may be in a suspect position.
  • A user mentions they have had a Precor treadmill for 17 years, showing durability.

• Peloton:

  • Concerns about Peloton include unclear support and possible reduction in future product warranties, considering other Peloton products.

Alternative Treadmill Options:

• 3G Cardion Elite Runner: Suggested alternative with a tablet or smart TV setup.
• Landice L8, True treadmills, Lifefitness T5: Other good options with varying features.
• Nordictrack: Not recommended due to poor servicing and short parts warranty.
• Matrix, Spirit: Considered decent but not top quality brands for treadmills.

Xterra TRX3500 Treadmill:

• Pros: Foldable, easy to move, high speed and incline capabilities, and well-built.
• Cons: Lacks a touchscreen display and ability to connect to Peloton app.
• User bought this model and found German cockroach remains in it, having a negative experience.

Buying Second-Hand:

• Pros and Cons: A Precor TRM-211 at a low price is worth it, but it has been discontinued.
• Consider transportation logistics and possible disassembly when buying second-hand.
• A suggestion to buy from someone you know or companies that remanufacture treadmills with a warranty.

HIIT Workouts:

• Consumer-grade treadmills may not accelerate fast enough for real HIIT workouts.
• Suggestion to look for commercial-grade treadmills from fitness centers for better HIIT performance.