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Schwinn 840

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$999.00 - $999.99

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Type: Budget folding treadmills

About - Schwinn 840
The Schwinn 840 is part of the treadmill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, treadmill models like the 840 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Ease of use: Ease of use is how easy it is to adjust exercise intensity, read the display, and operate the monitor functions. Ergonomics: Ergonomics includes how well the machine accommodates users of different sizes. This includes belt size, foot rail and hand grip design. Construction: Construction is our judgment of construction quality and the results of our durability tests.

About - Schwinn 840

The Schwinn 840 is part of the treadmill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, treadmill models like the 840 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ease of use:: Ease of use is how easy it is to adjust exercise intensity, read the display, and operate the monitor functions.
Ergonomics:: Ergonomics includes how well the machine accommodates users of different sizes. This includes belt size, foot rail and hand grip design.
Construction:: Construction is our judgment of construction quality and the results of our durability tests.

Features & Specs - Schwinn 840
Motor (hp) The manufacturer's continuous horsepower rating. Motor (hp)	2.50
Belt (LxW, in.) The usable exercise surface (deck length x width). All tested models have a belt long enough for walking. Belt (LxW, in.)	54 x 20
Maximum incline (%) The measured maximum incline of the treadmill in percent. Maximum incline (%)	10.3
Maximum speed (mph) Manufacturer's stated maximum speed in mph. Maximum speed (mph)	10.0
Weight capacity Manufacturer's stated user weight limit for the treadmill. Weight capacity	300
Quick speed controls Direct entry to set speed levels. Quick speed controls	Yes
Quick incline controls Direct entry to set incline levels. Quick incline controls	Yes
Chest strap included Shows which machines include a chest strap heart-rate monitor. Chest strap included	No
Heart-rate control programs Automatically varies speed and/or incline to stay in a target heart-rate zone. Heart-rate control programs	Yes
Reading shelf For holding reading material. Reading shelf	Yes
Cup holder Whether treadmill offers a spot for cups, and how many. Cup holder	2
Shipping weight Manufacturer's stated shipping weight in pounds (includes packaging unless otherwise noted). Shipping weight	229
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