Spirit XT185 Treadmill Overview Review

The XT185 from Spirit is their entry level treadmill. It is as dependable as their other models, but with a few less programs and features. It will satisfy individuals that thrive on minimal programming and the desire for simplicity to initiate their walk/hike. Easy to understand command prompts or the ability to just press start to begin your journey are attributes of this model.

This unit features a bright blue backlit LCD console, an extensive amount of exercise data, Quick Incline and Speed keys, and a post workout summary of the accumulated data.

KEY FEATURES
Console: A 7.5” blue backlit LCD screen that conveniently displays 9 pieces of data at a time to keep you informed and motivated. Quick Speed & Incline Keys The ability to quickly program a specific incline or speed with just a few key strikes.
Heart Rate Monitoring: Contact heart rate monitoring makes your workouts more effective.
Motor: Spacious 20" x 55" workout area with powerful 2.75HP motor
Comfort: Adjustable cooling fan for added comfort.

Even though times change and fads come and go, a treadmill still remains a great investment. There is nothing like replicating the natural movement of everyday life, especially when other factors prevent you from accomplishing this outdoors – inclement weather, pollution, crime, safety, location, etc. Full weight bearing walking or running, comfort, and convenience are all benefits of owning a treadmill.

The XT series offers entry level units with basic features for those interested in walking/hiking or models that are more appealing to current or future hopeful runners that offer advanced programs and components.

IT ALL STARTS WITH A STABLE MOUNT
You can tell a lot about the quality of a product based on where the manufacturer invests their money in the product. Do they spend it on useless bells and whistles, or do they spend it on parts that actually enhance the quality and performance of the product? At Spirit Fitness, we spend our money on quality, such as cast motor mounts. Why cast? We do not believe that a stamped steel motor mount will give the motor the secure mount that is required for a high quality treadmill. If the motor shifts, then the drive belt will loosen, which will make the walking belt feel like it is slipping. Take off the motor cover and look beneath the hood, you can learn a lot about the design of a treadmill.
FOLD AWAY FOR EXTRA SPACE
The Spirit Fitness Folding Treadmill is easy to fold up and down for your workout. This feature gives you a full size treadmill for working out, but then folds into a tight compact space when not in use. Simply pull the yellow handle located on the back of the treadmill frame and the unit will unfold. To fold up, simply pick up the treadmill deck until it hinges at the top. You will notice that our assisted design makes this easy and convenient.

BUILT TO LAST
We have one of the best warranties in the industry because we have been building fitness products for over thirty years. All of that experience gives us the understanding of what happens to fitness products not just after two years or five years, but ten to fifteen to twenty years. We still hear from satisfied customers who have been using their Spirit Fitness products for decades.

We combine the highest quality components with years of engineering experience and then assemble them in our own ISO 9001 factories (International Organization for Standardization. Standard 9001 is a quality management system to help ensure the factory produces quality products).

VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
Specialty Fitness retailers voted in an independent survey and awarded Spirit Fitness as the Best Selling treadmills. It is a vote of confidence that these professionals chose the Spirit Fitness treadmill over all other brands. You can be assured your investment will be around for years to come.

THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION
As with any product, a major key is the user interface. Whether it is your cell phone, car, or fitness equipment, you want to quickly be able to use it and get the information that is important to you. We focused on this simple principle in the development of our new consoles.

A quick press of a button and you are off on a walk or a run, or one of the many specialized workouts. Some models even allow you to develop your own programs. Our large, easy-to-read consoles give you constant feedback from calories to distance to time. There are even separate displays for heart rate and muscle activation.

[Eliza-pwwq]

Thanks for illustrating how to lift/lower. Smooth. So far a great treadmill and appreciate knowledgeable, local staff who can fix if needed. Would be interested in video about the belt oil maintenance that the user manual recommends.
PS: our last treadmill lasted 24 years.

[nancygonsalvesweeden]

I walk and jog 5 miles an hour. Is this a good beginner treadmill to start with?

[faisalabdulaziz]

how much maximum weight could this machine bear? I mean what should be the maximum weight of a person using this?

[maricelcabral]

Where would you put spirit when it comes to other brands?