Merit Fitness 725T Treadmill Reviews and Rating

In the market for a treadmill? On a limited budget? Merit has released a line of treadmills that offer users standard features for an affordable price. The Merit fitness 725T plus treadmill features a 1.25 Continuous-duty motor that allows users to run from 1-10 mph, at elevations varying from 0 to 10 percent. This treadmill includes a computer console that tracks your resistance, speed, time, and distance. At 18 x 45 inches, this treadmill does not provide a great deal of space to walk or run on. In addition, although the treadmill's capacity should accommodate users up to 250lbs, the 725T is best suited for users under 200lbs. Let's take a deeper look at some of this model's features.

1.25 Continuous Duty Motor 

This is about the minimum horsepower I would recommend for any treadmill. If you purchased anything less, you limit yourself to walking or very light jogging. I would also seriously question the durability of anything with less power. With this motor, users can run up to 10 mph, but may want to consider a treadmill with more horsepower if they are planning to do any serious running. Other treadmills in this price range typically limit speeds to 6-8 MPH so Merit must be commended for offering a higher speed.

Running programs

The Merit fitness 725T Treadmill offers a decent amount of built-in programs. Quite enough to burn some calories! If the programs are not suitable for you, the option to do free exercising sessions is available. You can then save the calories burned and distance traveled to compare them at a later stage. Users can also increase the incline to 10 degrees to add a level of difficulty to a workout.

Heart Rate Monitor

A pulse rate monitor is built into the hand-grips. This provides users with the convenience of measuring their heart rate during an exercise session. Unfortunately, this model is not compatible with a wireless chest strap monitor, so the usefulness of this feature can be questioned. But users have the option to use a pulse rate monitor separately.