Proform 540 Treadmill Review

You have come to the right place to find out more details about the Proform 540 treadmill for sale including its features, benefits and drawbacks.

The Proform 540 is what you would call an entry level machine. This means that it is not suitable for people who are serious athletes and want to run on it everyday. It does not have the power or durability to able to take that sort of punishment. This treadmill is more suited to people who would to use it about 2 to 3 times a week or for  very short sessions.

Treadmill Benefits and Features

Proform are one of the largest manufacturers of treadmills on the sports and fitness markets. They are well known for producing budget machines and the Proform 540 ls treadmill is one of their budget models. At the moment the you can pick up a good price on ebay. However, this model has been updated to the Proform 550.

The machine has an attractive design. In terms of speed that maximum you can reach with this machine is around 10 mph. The incline can be raised to a maximum of 10 per cent however, it is advisable not to use the full elevation at full intensity as the Proform 540 is not the most strongly built treadmill on the market.

The Proform 540 treadmill console display has a one-touch Quick Speed control which is a convenient feature that enables you to control the speed of the belt without having to do it manually by holding down the buttons. In this way you can maintain a smoother rhythm while you are doing your workout routine.

The 540 comes with a decently wide 19 inch tread belt which incorporates the Proshox impact system. The Proshox system helps to absorb most of the impact as you run on the belt. Running is considered to be a high impact sport that can put a lot of pressure on the joints especially, the knees and and ankles. Therefore, any exercise product that can assist in cushioning the impact on the joints is a good thing.

One of the drawbacks with indoor running machines is that they can become boring after a while. It is important to have a variety in terms of the workouts that you can do. This is also more beneficial for your body because doing one particular routine will only target specific muscles while ignoring others which can cause an imbalance in the bodies strength. However, the 540 electric treadmill has 7 built-in exercise programs to help you keep boredom at bay. The console also has a heart rate monitor that enables you ascertain your target heart rate zone.

If you live in a confined space such as a small apartment then this Poform Spacesaver foldable model will help you make the most of your limited floor space. After your workout you can fold it away to free up more space for you.

Drawbacks

The proform 540 treadmill repairs record is not one of the best to be honest. It has received a lot of mixed reviews about the poor quality parts used. However, you have to bear in the this a budget model. Many buyers have criticised the construction and build quality of the machine is not very durable and that it cannot stand up to too much punishment. As pointed out at the start of my review this machine is not for everyday use. If your looking for   budget treadmills that you plan to use may be 2 or 3 times a week then this is model one to consider.

Specs

Motor: 2.75 THP / 1.75 CHP

Running Deck: 55”L x 19”W

Max Speed: 10 mph

Power incline: Max 10%

Maximum Weight Capacity: 300 lbs

Foldable: Yes

Heart Rate Monitor: Yes

Warranty:  90 days parts and labor with a 10 years for the motor

Extended warranty: N/A

Proform 540 treadmill manual: Yes

Other Proform models:

proform 450 treadmill

proform 580 treadmill