Fun & Fitness Health Systems for Kids from Redmon! It's not about vanity or unrealistic beauty standards. It's about your child's present and future health and well being. The fact is, childhood obesity levels have tripled in the past two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children who are significantly overweight have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes and are more likely to become obese adults. Establishing a fitness routine early in life will help prevent current and future weight problems. To help kids get into fitness right from the start, Redmon has designed a colorful, safe kids' Treadmill. Redmon believes children's exercise should be fun, exciting, and safe, and inspire them to permanently maintain an active lifestyle. The Redmon kid's Treadmill encourages children to move with healthy activity-based recreation that's great for their cardiovascular health. Safety-tested and approved for kids 3-8 years old, the Redmon Kid's Treadmill is a kid's version of the ones found in your health club. You may even have one at home, which means your little one can work out right alongside you!
Just like mom or dad's with odometer
Kid safe, low impact and self propelled
Meets CPSIA requirements And Standards; dimensions 37 3/8" by 36 5/8" by 41"
Sturdy, no lead paint and powder coat finish
Odometer with time, speed, distance and calories
Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Tread Mill Reviews
Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Tread Mill Reviews
I work with preschool children with special needs and bought this to meet the needs of a student who likes to run. From the first day, all of my students wanted to get on it and check it out. It has been wonderful for not only the students I originally bought it for, but I have a number of students who request it on a regular basis to help calm their bodies. This was so much better than I could ever have imagined and the quality is outstanding.
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I have to admit, I did not have high expectations for this product but really wanted something to keep my 3 yrd old occupied while I was working out and to keep her off of the adult equipment. This product looks like plastic but is made of tubular metal and is very sturdy and stable. It is the perfect size for a 2-4 yr old of average height. However, it's rated for a higher weight so when the older kids get on it (8 and 6 yrs old), I don't have to worry about it breaking. My 3 yr old loves it and uses it even when I am not on my equipment. (The older kids love it, too, but they are really too tall for it.)
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This review is from: Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Tread Mill (Baby Product)
Customer Video Review Length:: 0:37 Mins
Our 3 year old demonstrating the treadmill. Then our other child takes his turn. We recently purchased this after buying a new treadmill for us in hopes of keeping her entertained while we worked out. She has spent more time with this thing in one day than any other "toy" we have ever bought. The current "1 star" is correct, the treadmill smells horrible, like a mixture of new rubber and a railroad track (anyone who has ever walked a railroad track will know what that smell is). However, since putting it together, it has dissipated a bit.
The treadmill is very sturdy and it took very little time for our daughter to get the hang of it. Heck, even the 1 year old figured out how to get a few steps in and he has been walking for less than 2 weeks.
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The Schwinn® 860 treadmill offers integrated heart rate programming, multi-color dual-screen consoles and an optimally cushioned running surface. And for added convenience, SoftDrop™ space-saving technology provides user-friendly folding.
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Ideal for toning up, managing your weight, and improving your cardiovascular health, Schwinn's 860 treadmill is designed to help you move from the place you are to the place you want to be. It features a 3.0 HP continuous duty motor, integrated heart rate programming, a dual screen console, and optimally cushioned running surface.
It offers a speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour, allowing the pace that suits your need best for varying workout levels, and a spacious 20 x 58-inch walking/running surface. Twenty workout programs allow you to further personalize your exercise regimen, including several hill, heart rate control, and custom user-specific programs.
Features and Specifications:
Softrak suspension deck reduces impact to joints
Unique fan design integrates convenience and comfort
Folding convenience with SoftDrop technology
Powerful 3.0 horsepower continuous duty motor
Cushioned walking/running surface area (20 x 58 inches)
12 percent maximum incline
12 MPH maximum speed
20 workout programs, including 9 course profiles, 4 heart rate controlled programs, 5k and 10k courses, and 2 custom workouts
Integrated grip and telemetric heart rate system (chest belt included)
Water bottle holder
Magazine rack
Transport wheels
Integrated fan
Folding frame
Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
Maximum user weight: 300 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty 10 years on the motor, 10 years on the frame, 1 year on electronics, 1 year on parts, 3 months on wear parts, 3 months on labor
The 860 offers a 3.0 horsepower motor and a comfortable 20- by 58-inch walking/running surface area.
A multi-color backlit LCD console displays your key metrics while exercising.
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Bowflex Series 3
Schwinn 840
Nautilus T514
Bowflex Series 7
Schwinn 860
Nautilus T516
Motor
1.75 horsepower
2.5 horsepower
2.75 horsepower
3.0 horsepower
3.0 horsepower
3.2 horsepower
Programs
6
20
19
15
20
26
Deck Size
20 x 54 inches
20 x 55 inches
20 x 55 inches
20 x 60 inches
20 x 58 inches
20 x 58 inches
Display
4-Window LED
2 Backlit LCD Windows
2 Backlit LCD Windows
3 Backlit LCD Windows
2 Backlit LCD Windows
2 Backlit LCD Windows
Heart Rate Monitor
Grip
Grip and telemetric
Grip and telemetric
Grip and telemetric
Grip and telemetric
Grip and telemetric
Speed
0.5 to 10 mph
0.5 to 10 mph
0.5 to 12 mph
0.5 to 11 mph
0.5 to 12 mph
0.5 to 15 mph
Incline
0-12%
0-10%
0-12%
0-12%
0-12%
0-15%
Dimensions
77 x 35 x 55.25 inches
74 x 32 x 54 inches
74 x 32 x 54 inches
83 x 35 x 55.25 inches
78 x 34 x 54 inches
78 x 34 x 54 inches
Folded Dimensions
39 x 35 x 60 inches
39 x 32 x 60 inches
39 x 32 x 60 inches
40.87 x 35 x 65.5 inches
41 x 34 x 65.5 inches
41 x 34 x 65.5 inches
Maximum Weight Capacity
275 pounds
300 pounds
350 pounds
300 pounds
300 pounds
350 pounds
Product Weight
298 pounds
285 pounds
350 pounds
298 pounds
345 pounds
345 pounds
Frame and Motor Warranty
15 years, 10 years
5 years, 10 years
10 years, 10 years
15 years, 10 years
10 years, 10 years
15 years, 15 years
About Treadmills Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
Powerful treadmill for the home with 3.0 HP motor, 12 MPH maximum speed, and 12% incline
Cushioned walking/running surface area (20 x 58-Inch), softrak suspension deck reduces impact to joints
20 workout programs, including 9 course profiles, 4 heart rate controlled programs, 5k and 10k courses, and 2 custom workouts
Folding convenience with soft drop technology, integrated grip and telemetric heart rate system chest belt included
300-Pound maximum user weight, 10-year warranty on motor, 10 years on frame, 1 year on electronics
This review is from: Schwinn 860 Treadmill (Sports)
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You can read in detail below my response to the Schwinn 860 Treadmill, which I very gratefully received through the Amazon Vine program. As you'll see, I found some problems, but nearly all of them would be fixed with a rewrite of some of the direction manual, which is inaccurate in parts. Other negatives are minor: Three of the preset courses could be divided in two without a problem, as far as I can see. The on/off switch is inconveniently located. The preset courses should be displayed on the machine for ease of use. In general, however, I think it's a great machine. Whisper quiet (as these things go; I have access to another treadmill which is much, much louder than this one) and solid-feeling, with a long walking deck and some thoughtful features. Once you get past the problems I've noted below with the instruction manual, the treadmill is easy to use. Navigating the menus is for the most part intuitive. And it's even easier to use if you don't want to... Read more
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One thing is for certain when unpacking and placing the 350lb Schwinn 860 Treadmill. It is not for the Wheaties deficient. After going through and deciphering the enclosed instruction manual, I felt a sigh of relief in knowing that my inventory of parts and hardware was complete. That said, after a little tweaking and forty five minutes later the treadmill was up and running. Just a note that if users are storing the unit on a less then desirable surface, the two front feet can be rotated to level the unit.
First off, the designers at Schwinn lose style points for placing the power button on a hard to get to area located on the front end of the base. The easy to read, illuminated and multicolored LCD console is the nerve center that controls program settings, fan, rate of incline, belt speed, profiles, body mass index, quick starts and stop. It includes a menu for setup and diagnostics. The onboard course/circuit/pursuit settings seem to be a bit confusing at first. The... Read more
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This review is from: Schwinn 860 Treadmill (Sports)
I was looking for treadmill that has plenty of horse power and has a large enough running area for around a thousand dollars and so I took a chance on this lesser known or sold Schwinn brand gym equipment. If I am not mistaken this is very close in specs to the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill"same company/maker", at the time was two hundred more than the 860. I thought I would go to Local sports store "after the fact". Compared to the six or seven treadmills they sell. There was no comparison to their most expensive treadmill. I have been using it 2-3 times every day for 4 weeks all I can say is, it's quiet, strong and very smooth walking or running. You may want to purchase LifeSpan Fitness 100%... Read more
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