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Sport 3.5AT
This AFG is a budget folding treadmill that weighs 213 pounds. It requires an area of 71 x 33 inches to set up. The maximum specified user weight for this machine is 300 lbs.
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This AFG is a budget folding treadmill that weighs 213 pounds. It requires an area of 71 x 33 inches to set up. The maximum specified user weight for this machine is 300 lbs.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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What goes into the Overall Score?
Ergonomics
 /  5
Construction
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Exercise range
 /  5
User safety
 /  5
Color
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Controls: The incremental, speed-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are positioned appropriately being right next to one another. The button size is considered fair making it somewhat difficult to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick speed-controls provide the ability to select every, whole-number speed, using a complete set of control buttons. The incremental, incline-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are positioned appropriately, being adjacent to one another. The button size is considered fair making it somewhat difficult to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick incline-controls provide the ability to select every, whole-number incline except zero, using a complete set of control buttons. Display: The monitor displays orange characters on a black colored background. The size of the characters showing the "speed" is considered fair and the size of the characters showing "incline" is considered fair. Individual exercise statistics are displayed in separate windows. Programs: This machine comes equipped with 3 built-in exercise programs. A list of programs is convenienty shown on the console. A graphical illustration of each program's exercise profile is shown on the console. Ergonomics: The step-up height to the running deck is 8 inches from the floor. This machine has a front handgrip, which provides less grip area than a full handrail. A partial side-handrail is provided which provides both security and easy access. Exercise: The minimum incline for this machine is 1.7 percent. The maximum incline is 9.4 percent. The manufacturer-stated, top speed is 10 mph. A top speed of 9.89 mph was measured. Construction: This machine features a motor with a 2.5 hp rating. The 4 floor-levelers provide maximum leveling capability. Performance on our durability test - simulating a half-year of usage - was very good, showing only minor signs of wear. Safety: The "stop" button size was considered good. The magnetic style safety-key disengaged without issue when a user approached the end of the running belt, which stopped the motor and running belt as expected. After the safety key was removed from its receptacle, the running belt coasted to a stop from a speed of 6 mph, in 6.1 seconds. The average stopping time for all tested treadmills is 5.8 seconds. When walking within reach of the control console, the motor housing which resides at the front of the running belt, created frequent interference with a user's feet.

About

The AFG Sport 3.5AT is part of the Treadmills test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Treadmill models like the Sport 3.5AT are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ergonomics: A high score means the treadmill’s design, like belt size and width, accommodates a wide range of body shapes and sizes. A top-scoring model supports higher weight limits and comfortably fits users with both smaller and larger bodies."

Construction: A high score means the treadmill is built for durability and resists wear. Our testing simulates six months of use. A top-scoring model should last longer with consistent performance."

Ease of use: A high score means the treadmill is easy to operate, with well-designed controls and a clear display. A top-scoring model typically offers more built-in programs and intuitive features that make workouts easier to start and manage."

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