ProForm 6.0 RT Treadmill Review

One of the challenges with indoor fitness is boredom – you don’t have any changes in scenery or differing routes to keep you engaged during your workout.

With the auxiliary port and Intermix Acoustics 2.0 Sound System, you’ll be able to plug in your phone, tablet, iPod, or MP3 player to listen to your favorite music, audiobook, or podcast during your run.

With two 2-inch speakers, you will be entertained during your workout without getting tangled in headphone cords. This frees up your hands so your run feels more luxurious, spacious.

These features and the price with the price point make it a top choice under $500.  

Plus, it will be easier to use the integrated elastic bands during your workout when you don’t have to work around any cords. The console of the ProForm 6.0 RT also has two water bottle holders; if you’re anything like me, you’ll end up keep your music player in one and your water bottle in the other.

For those who are considering the use of a treadmill to help with their weight loss goals, you will want to know that this treadmill accommodates up to 300 pounds. For tips on how to lose weight with a treadmill.

Training Features:

Studies have shown that monitoring your heart rate during your workout is an effective way of increasing the productivity, and results, of your fitness routine. The ProForm 6.0 RT treadmill has built-in EKG sensors that will help you monitor your heart rate throughout your workout.

This will allow you to stay on track with your goals. For more information about how to maximize your workouts with these built-in EKG sensors, check out this article:

Heart Rate Control for Treadmill Workouts

Part of what makes the ProForm 6.0 RT so high-tech for a budget treadmill is the power incline option. Most budget treadmills only feature manual incline options, but the ProForm 6.0 RT has a 0-10% Quick Incline control that is easily accessed from the control console.

With one-touch buttons, you can hop to a specific incline without skipping a beat. Studies have shown that implementing incline training into your walking or jogging routine engages different muscle groups, increases strength, increases cardiovascular health, and so much more:

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With 10 MPH capabilities, the ProForm 6.0 RT exceeds expectations for a budget treadmill. Most people are not training at a 6-minute mile pace, so this will meet the needs of most walkers, joggers, and some runners.

You will not run out of ways to challenge yourself and increase your fitness performance when you have so many speed options available at the touch of a button.

When you simultaneously engage both the incline and speed options available on the ProForm 6.0 RT, you’re sure to find a workout that meets your every need.

One feature of the ProForm 6.0 RT that is unique is the integrated upper-body resistance bands that allow you to engage your upper body during your walking or jogging.

This eliminates the need for carrying weights during your workout, if you are also trying to tone your upper body while you reach your cardio goals.

Using resistance bands have been proven as an effective muscle strengthening and toning method, and in some cases, they offer some serious advantages over free weights:

Are Resistance Bands Better Than Weights?

The 2.0 CHP Mach Z Motor on the ProForm 6.0 RT brings smooth, consistent power to your workouts, whether you are focused on intervals, speed, or endurance training at any of the available speed and incline options available on the machine.

Compared to other treadmills in this price range, this is actually a pretty good-sized motor. Although more expensive treadmills will feature larger motors, a motor of this size should meet the needs required of most walkers, joggers, and runners.

Comfort Features:

Running comfortably is an important method of preventing injury and increasing performance.

With the Pro Deck Running Surface of the ProForm 6.0 RT, you will experience reduced impact on your joints to allow for a more comfortable work out, faster recovery, and decreased risk of injury.

Although the running belt is narrow, at only 16” wide, reviewers online have not complained about feeling cramped. Part of this may be due to the reasonable 50” running belt length, so users don’t need to modify their natural strides when using the ProForm 6.0 RT.

Also, the side hand rails on the ProForm 6.0 RT are shorter than most other machines, so they don’t impede the movements of your upper body while you’re running. This could make the machine feel more spacious even though it has a narrower running belt.

Impressive Features:

The ProForm 6.0 RT treadmill is considered narrow, with its 16″ by 50″ cushioned tread platform. This smaller tread belt allows this to fold up and be stashed away pretty easily, which complements its easy-to-install nature.

A combination of its manageable size, 16 workout apps, LCD display, and 10% power incline make this treadmill an excellent choice for budget-conscious walkers and joggers with limited space for their workout equipment.

The LCD display and control console are user-friendly, with simple-to-use, one-touch access to your favorite workouts and the ability to toggle between viewing your progress, elapsed time, distance covered, incline, speed, calories burnt, heart rate and your pace. You can also adjust your speed and incline easily.

A blend of all these features makes this an ideal workout companion for walkers and people who are moderate joggers. This machine also features resistance bands so you can engage your upper body during your workout.