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ProForm 505 CST Treadmill

$485.95
(3.9) 3.9 stars out of 10 reviews 10 reviews
$485.95
$485.95
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ProForm 505 CST Treadmill

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3.9 out of 5stars
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Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
02/28/2012
Fantastic treadmill for the price!
I bought this treadmill because it was iFit Live compatible and was still within my budget. Assembly for me on this item was just over 2 hours. I stopped here and there and piddled a bit, so if you are only focusing on the assembly, it shouldn't take that long. The directions were easy to follow and the set-up process went smoothly. I love the Quick Speed and Quick Incline options. And the fact that incline goes to 10 is great, compared to other models that are either manual (what?!) or only have 2 or 3 incline options. I do wish the speed would go up to 12 or so, but to stay within my price point, I knew I wasn't going to get one that went faster (and frankly, I doubt I'd spend much time at the speed anyways). I love the larger size of the tread belt. On more slender treadmills, I've actually got off the side of the belt just a tad before. Nothing like you foot sticking and being pulled by a belt at the same time to mess up a smooth jog. If you do not use iFit Live, the 15 workouts that are already on board this treadmill are great. The 15 on board workouts are divided into 3 categories: Time, Distance, and Calorie. So no matter what your fitness goal is, you've got preplanned workouts. The treadmill folds up and down easily to save space when not in use. I haven't tried to actually move it, so I'm not sure if it rolls around easily. To me, the wheels that you do install are a bit small and in odd locations, so I think that may have been a miss. But I don't plan on moving it from room to room, so it's no bother to me. I love that this has built in speakers for an iPod. The volume controls buttons are clearly labeled and easy to adjust. The dual-grip EKG monitor is nice to have to get an overall view of your intensity level, but I definitely recommend a separate heart rate monitor to use during workouts. (I use a Polar F6 w/ chest strap that I've had for a couple of years. Works great, and I would recommend the brand.) While I didn't buy this model for the weight limit, it's nice that it does go up to a higher weight. It makes me feel like it's built more sturdy. This treadmill is iFit Live COMPATIBLE. You would be spending much, much more on a treadmill that had it built in and ready to go. To use iFit Live, you will have to purchase a module separately, which will run you right around $100. The module that I purchased came with a free iFit Live membership, good for one year. After the one year is up, it's about $10 a month. One feature I would have liked to have seen is the option to customize the treadmill with user stats (weight, height, etc). It does show calories burned on the screen, but again, this is where I recommend a separate HRM because it can be a bit off since it's not based on your individual stats. Overall, awesome treadmill for the price. I will definitely be recommending this brand and model to others.
clryan

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/27/2017
Unhappy user
Everything is almost perfect except the LCD display is broke. We returned it. Thank you to customer support for the help in processing the refund and arranging the pick up of return. Though its an hassle:(
Chin2
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/26/2019
    Track will shift forward as you are using it can't fold up
    initially set up was easy but the right side of track hits the right arm grip so folding is impossible
    Nightmare1147
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/18/2019
    Happy Going the Distance on my ProForm 505 CST Treadmill
    I was a person who rarely worked out. Since receiving my treadmill, I now minimum walk or jog 5 days a week. I'm feeling healthier.
    gmpixley
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/04/2018
    Great product
    Great treadmill, gives a great workout every time. Best treadmill out there.
    Cali
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/27/2017
    Unhappy user
    Everything is almost perfect except the LCD display is broke. We returned it. Thank you to customer support for the help in processing the refund and arranging the pick up of return. Though its an hassle:(
    Chin2
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/15/2017
    arrived right on schedule.
    I put it together myself, while it does recommend 2 people. I took my time, after all it's a large purchase and heavy so didn't want to make any mistakes. One thing I made sure to do was run the machine (standing beside it), watching and listening, good thing too as I missed a piece of packing between the tread-turned it off-pulled it out and I was in business. I've only had the treadmill for a week, has the feel of a gym treadmill. I walk, no running for this gal. I'll update post as time goes by if anything changes. About me: 57, overweight, desk job, couch potato (thus this is in my living room and loving it), I've lost 27#'s and working to lose a lot more now that I have no excuse to walk.
    Leah
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/06/2016
    Good buy for a home gym
    I was very skeptical after reading reviews but decided to purchase the 505 CST treadmill. After two weeks of awaiting its arrival it never arrived at my local store. I was given my money back and had to reorder it. The second go around it arrived in 3 days. It was fairly easy to set up, I just supervised as my husband put it together in 1 hour. I have been using it about 3 days a week for the past month and my 15 year old daughter uses it about 2 days a week. The belt runs smoothly. The concern I had with the reviews was how loud it would be but with my headphones in listening to music or watching a show on my IPAD, it's just fine. I do my workouts at 5:30am and no one in the house has complained of it waking them up. The presets for incline and speed are great for my interval runs. We haven't used the IFit as I have a Garmin so I have no opinions on it. For the price I think this was a great buy.
    Y2krita
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/07/2016
    ProForm 505 CST Treadmill
    It took me about two hrs to put the treadmill together. I hate putting stuff together. At times the instructions called for two people during the assembly. I was alone and managed to get the job done. Once finished and had it up and running, i liked what i saw. The electronic panel is bright and easy to operate, and i like the big speakers that allow you to hear your music while you are running or walking. The motor, the belt and the incline all worked well without a hitch. I only tried it out for a few minutes after assembly, but so far so good. No complaints. For the price, its a pretty good deal.
    Shawn
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/28/2012
    Great entry level treadmill!!
    Pros: Quick Shipping. Box is large (6.5 ft long X 4 ft wide) and about 250 lbs which fit in the back of my mini van (without back seats of course) Easy assembly, I did it alone in about 2.5 hours without any power tools. Assembly time would be shorter with a second person. Instructions are very clear and easy to follow! All parts are clearly marked. The machine itself is very nice for the price. Well lit console with a nice display. Quick speed and incline controls are very beneficial when doing interval training. The running platform absorbs shock well! Cons: Some assembly components could be designed a little better for more efficient solo assembly. The unit does tend to move if on a smooth surface (hardwood floors) when you're at higher speeds so it may need some sort of a higher friction surface! I got a 0.5 inch thick rubber mat. Seems to have solved the problem!
    Engineer12233
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/28/2012
    Fantastic treadmill for the price!
    I bought this treadmill because it was iFit Live compatible and was still within my budget. Assembly for me on this item was just over 2 hours. I stopped here and there and piddled a bit, so if you are only focusing on the assembly, it shouldn't take that long. The directions were easy to follow and the set-up process went smoothly. I love the Quick Speed and Quick Incline options. And the fact that incline goes to 10 is great, compared to other models that are either manual (what?!) or only have 2 or 3 incline options. I do wish the speed would go up to 12 or so, but to stay within my price point, I knew I wasn't going to get one that went faster (and frankly, I doubt I'd spend much time at the speed anyways). I love the larger size of the tread belt. On more slender treadmills, I've actually got off the side of the belt just a tad before. Nothing like you foot sticking and being pulled by a belt at the same time to mess up a smooth jog. If you do not use iFit Live, the 15 workouts that are already on board this treadmill are great. The 15 on board workouts are divided into 3 categories: Time, Distance, and Calorie. So no matter what your fitness goal is, you've got preplanned workouts. The treadmill folds up and down easily to save space when not in use. I haven't tried to actually move it, so I'm not sure if it rolls around easily. To me, the wheels that you do install are a bit small and in odd locations, so I think that may have been a miss. But I don't plan on moving it from room to room, so it's no bother to me. I love that this has built in speakers for an iPod. The volume controls buttons are clearly labeled and easy to adjust. The dual-grip EKG monitor is nice to have to get an overall view of your intensity level, but I definitely recommend a separate heart rate monitor to use during workouts. (I use a Polar F6 w/ chest strap that I've had for a couple of years. Works great, and I would recommend the brand.) While I didn't buy this model for the weight limit, it's nice that it does go up to a higher weight. It makes me feel like it's built more sturdy. This treadmill is iFit Live COMPATIBLE. You would be spending much, much more on a treadmill that had it built in and ready to go. To use iFit Live, you will have to purchase a module separately, which will run you right around $100. The module that I purchased came with a free iFit Live membership, good for one year. After the one year is up, it's about $10 a month. One feature I would have liked to have seen is the option to customize the treadmill with user stats (weight, height, etc). It does show calories burned on the screen, but again, this is where I recommend a separate HRM because it can be a bit off since it's not based on your individual stats. Overall, awesome treadmill for the price. I will definitely be recommending this brand and model to others.
    clryan
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/15/2012
    Good Product for What You Pay
    My wife wanted a treadmill and she showed that she liked using one with our old one that had quit working. I liked the new Proform treadmills that I had seen in some of the Walmart stores and thought I would try one. I liked the better Golds Gym treadmill in the stores but see absolutely no value in the arm components so I couldn't bring myself to buy that one. I figured this treadmill would be a step higher up and would have the arm exercise waste. It arrived very quickly, a full week before the original estimate. It was fairly easy to assemble (estimate at least 2-3 hours to get it done). I was missing the rubber feet but I was still able to assemble and test the treadmill. I think it's louder than the one we previously had (a healthclub-level treadmill) but likely quieter than most basic units. My wife is very happy with it and has been using it religiously. I think a desirable treadmill needs to have a large belt area and this one fit the bill. It has a longer and wider track than most entry level treadmills out there. If you are missing parts, go to the website to handle it. When I called, it was December 30, they were closed. I waited until the next week. I called and got 'in queue'. Eventually I began filling out the registration on the Proform website - that's when they called me. I had been in-queue for 4 hours! Once I talked to the customer service rep (who was very helpful and friendly) all was taken care of. The missing 'feet' showed up in less than a week. All in all, a good purchase with limited headaches - and my wife looks great!
    SpeakToWin
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