LifeSpan TR1200i Treadmill Review

These programs are specially designed by professionals to help you meet your fitness and health goals. It also allows 2 user set-up programs to be saved as a pre-set workout.

Using 15 different powered-incline options and reaching speeds of up to 11 MPH, you can also manually customize your training to meet your needs. With the LifeSpan Club account that is included with your treadmill, you can keep track of all your workouts and stats.

Comfort Features:

The deck has six compression shock absorbers to reduce injuries and increase performance by providing safe, responsive cushioning for your knees, back and joints. 

In this quick article, you’ll notice that softer, more cushioned surfaces - like treadmills, which are consistently smooth and absorb shock - are best for reducing run-related injuries to your joints:

"How Different Surfaces Affect Your Running"

Display Features:

The Multi-Color LCD display system on this machine is pretty basic. It displays only the most essential stats, like date and time, workout time, calories, step count, distance, heart rate, speed, and incline.

Belt Features:

The LifeSpan TR1200i features a 20" x 56" belt surface, which is roomy enough for walkers, joggers, and runners alike. This machine allows you to adjust the tension of the belt, although we recommend you only do so after consulting the owner’s manual.

Motor Features:

Compared to motors in similar treadmills, the LifeSpan TR1200i is smaller with only a 2.5 HP continuous-duty motor. The .5 difference between this and other comparable treadmills isn’t much to fret over.

It should still keep up with your rugged training, with long-lasting performance and durability backed by their lifetime warranty.

Unlike many other treadmill companies, the customer service for LifeSpan treadmills is highly rated, so it’s a safe bet that they will stand by their warranty if something goes awry.

Space-Saving Features:

With treadmill ownership comes the challenge of treadmill storage. Luckily for you, the foldable and portable capability of the LifeSpan TR1200i transforms this treadmill into a compact size.

The EZfold technology allows for quiet and lightweight manual folding and reduced risk of injury to you or your precious machine by utilizing a hydraulic shock to assist in folding and unfolding the treadmill. Between the space-saving design, positive reviews and price, it ranks as one of the top under $1,000. 

All you need to do is lift the deck to fold it into its storage position, and when you’re ready, the soft-drop system allows you to safely and conveniently unfold the machine.

This hydraulic EZfold technology supports the complete weight of the treadmill as it unfolds, which is a major plus.

Extra Features:

Although many features on the LifeSpan TR1200i seem simple, the machine is packed with unique extra features. You have Bluetooth and AUX connectivity so you can play your favorite music through the treadmill speakers.

The USB port allows you to charge media devices or insert a zip drive to store your fitness data and transfer it into your included LifeSpan Club account, running log, or favorite fitness app.

We already mentioned the pedometer feature in the display options, but it is worth mentioning again. The Intelli-Step feature accurately tracks your steps, which is unique to this brand of treadmills.

For safety, it is also equipped with Intelli-Guard, a patented LifeSpan feature that ensures your protection by automatically pausing belt motion 20 seconds after you step away from the treadmill deck.

Although it’s not included, but there is a chest strap available if you want continuous heart rate monitoring without using the grip bars.  

There is a media shelf for your book or tablet, but it will cover LCD display. With energy saving mode, your treadmill goes into low-power mode after ten minutes without activity. All of these little features add up to make the LifeSpan TR1200i a respectable treadmill worth considering.

Warranty:

Lifetime warranty on frame and motor, 3 years for parts, 1 year for labor.

Pros:

• Free membership to LifeSpan Club for tracking all your health data
• EZfold hydraulic lift assist for easy storage
• IntelliStep pedometer
• Intelli-Guard safety features
• Energy saving mode
• Programmable pre-set workout capabilities
• Fanastic customer service reviews
• Easy assembly

Cons:

• Basic display
• Media shelf covers the display
• Smaller motor than other comparable treadmills
• Chest strap for heart rate monitoring not included