Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill | Phoenix Denise Austin 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill

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The Phoenix Denise Austin 98510 treadmill is made by Phoenix Health & Fitness Inc., a company that supplies a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. This manual treadmill has been endorsed by Denise Austin, one of America's premier fitness authorities.

The treadmill is outfitted with a heavy-duty weighted flywheel and a sturdy running belt that respond to your walking/jogging speed. The faster the user runs, the faster the belt spins. At the same time, the treadmill isn't completely low tech, as it offers a single-button electronics display that tracks your speed, distance, time, and calories.

Phoenix Denise Austin 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill also comes with some extras - a water bottle and a Denise Austin indoor walking video.

Specifications of Phoenix Denise Austin 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill:

• Walking surface (inches): 41 x 13
• Maximum user Weight (lbs): 250
• Monitor: Electronic, Single-button, 2 AA Batteries (included)
• Open dimensions (inches): 46.5 x 50 x 21.1
• Shipping Weight (lbs): 49
• Warranty: 90 days on parts, 1 year on frame
• Extras: A water bottle & a Denise Austin indoor walking video

Amazon.com Price at time of writing: $145.39 (subjects to change).

Phoenix Denise Austin 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill

Important!

This machine may not be right for you IF:

1. Your body weight exceeds 250 pounds (because the maximum user weight of this treadmill is 250 pounds)

2. The span between the outer periphery of your 2 feet is greater than 12 inches (check the span as you stand with your feet spaced apart for normal walking), since the walking surface of the treadmill is only 13 inches wide

Do you need a manual treadmill with wider walking surface?

Take a look at Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill which has a walking surface width of 17 inches.

Review by an Amazon Customer:
"The item arrived safely and was well packaged. All the parts were included and easy to unpack. It took me about 20 minutes to assemble by myself (a second person is definitely not required). I jumped on and was amazed at 1) how quiet the machine is; I can actually hear my music or the TV while working out, and 2) what a fabulous workout this provides; my legs were burning within minutes! Having to push the belt with my legs provides a much better workout than a non-manual treadmill, and I could immediately feel the difference in my hamstrings and glutes - my biggest trouble spots. I was even able to jog on it; it feels very sturdy. It did take a few minutes to get a good groove going because the belt was slightly jerky, but as soon as I did it was smooth sailing. As everyone else has said, you will need to hold onto the handrails while using to keep from flying across the room and crashing into the dining room table, but it really isn't a big deal for me and doesn't seem to cause any problems. I am 5'4" and my inseam is about 30", and the length and width of the belt are plenty spacious; I never feel as though I might take a wrong step on accident. The machine is fairly lightweight and very easy to move around from room to room. And you can't beat the price! I was sad at first that I could only afford a manual treadmill, but now I realize that it was a much better purchase for me. It is smaller and takes up very little space; it folds up and can be stored in an out-of-the-way corner; it is lightweight; it is very sturdy; it has fewer electronic parts that can break and cost money to fix; and in my humble opinion, it simply provides a more efficient workout than one where there belt is moving for you. I would definitely purchase this product again." -- E. Lara

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Is the above manual treadmill right for you?

We presume that you know what you really want when you decide to buy a manual treadmill instead of a motorized machine. As a matter of fact, one should never compare a manual treadmill directly with a motorized one since the price differential is so huge -- a basic motorized treadmill costs at least 2 to 3 times more money than a manual machine, and the more advanced motorized treadmill can cost 10 to 20 times (or higher) more!

Just in case you change your mind and prefer to get a motorized version, have a look at our list of cheap treadmills and see if any of them fit your budget.

Compare Top 5 Manual Treadmills:

Specifications	Stamina InMotion II	Phoenix Denise Austin 98510	Phoenix 98516	Cory Everson	Weslo Cardiostride Plus
Price	+/- $172	+/- $145	+/- $130	+/- $140	+/- $175
Walking surface	42" x 17"	41" x 13"	41.5" x 13.5"	42" x 13"	41" x 13"
Max user weight	250 lbs	250 lbs	250 lbs	220 lbs	250 lbs
Monitor	Electronic Multi-function, battery-operated	Electronic, Single-button, 2 AA Batteries	Electronic, Single-button, 2 AA Batteries	Large LCD display	Extra-large LCD display
Open dimensions	46.5" x 43.5" x 26"	46.5" x 50" x 21.1"	46" x 50" x 21"	42" x 49" x 24"	50" x 48" x 24"
Shipping Weight	60 lbs	49 lbs	48.6 lbs	54.2 lbs	63 lbs
Warranty	1 year frame, 90-day parts	90 days parts, 1 year frame	90 days parts, 1 year frame	1 year limited warranty	90-day parts & labor
Extras	Nil	A water bottle & a Denise Austin indoor walking video	Nil	A water bottle & iPod holder	Nil