Proform 540 Treadmill Reviews

The Proform 540 arrives at the $400-$600 mark and comes equipped with a 1.75 continuous horsepower motor, heart rate monitor, impact absorption, seven built in workouts, ten mile per hour maximum speed, and 10% incline maximum. The 540 also comes with a 300 pound weight capacity, workout fan, 19x55 inch deck, and warranty on the motor for ten years.

A1 Treadmills has a lengthy review of the profrom 540 Treadmill and likes the shock cushioning system, programmable workout programs, quick speed options, the ability to run workouts from the internet or videos, heart rate monitor, and good manual. In general the A1 review of the 540 is very positive.

Stopping by TreadmillTips you can see their review of the Proform 540. They consider the 540 a budget treadmill with cheap parts, then run down the feature list and benefits. In conclusion treadmill tips doesn't see any reason to buy the 540 except the price tag and wouldn't recommend the Proform 540 suggesting another option from their "best buy treadmills" section.

Consumer Guide has a review of the Proform 540 giving it a rating of "Budget Buy" then continues to list the features of the Proform 540. In conclusion Consumer Guide says about the 540 "Simply put, the Pro Form 540 Treadmill is a great price to start out your exercise program while having a load of fun."

The good Treadmill Doctor has the rating system in full effect for the Proform 540 giving the 540 an overall rating of "Average" and liking the motor warranty, power, and noise level. The doctor doesn't like the 540's cheap parts, quality, and reliability. In conclusion they say "great looking machine with a personal fan built in the console will sell many and will ensure lots of parts sales in the future." Don't forget to bookmark the treadmill doctor in case you do need parts for this machine!

Over at Epinions there is one lengthy review of the Proform 540 titled "Currently My Favorite Treadmill and for under $800!" by Jo who gives the 540 a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The reviewer likes "Great features, ability to control cushioning, affordable." in addition the reviewer adds "I also think the 540 is an excellent treadmill. The price is right and if you look around you might even find it for less." In conclusion this Epinions review of the Proform 540 is very positive and doesn't list any negatives of the 540.