Ironman treadmills: for the ironing guy
Ironman treadmills are produced by Keys Fitness Products, which also produces Keys, Alliance, Discovery, Healthtrainer, and Encore treadmills. The Ironman treadmill models are found in two series, the new Ironman T series and the substantial Ironman M series.
The Ironman Triad, a very recent model made exclusively for Costco, the discount retailer, combines features from both machines.
The two Ironman series include models more suitable for fitness and general health, such as the t150, t220, t320 and the m2, m3 and m4, but also include heavy machines such as the m5, which, like the other models listed, it folds, and the m6, which has a conventional frame for greater stability in training.
Ironman prices its treadmills from under $ 1,000 to around $ 2,000.
A full range of options
The Ironman Triad treadmill has the modern T-Series design, but shares features with the M5, considered a Best Buy in at least one online review.
Its weight capacity is that of the M5, 375 lbs, but its motor – 3.0CHP, maximum speed (10MPH), touch button controls, remotes, heart rate monitoring and control, and number of preset, custom and frequency programs cardiac, fifteen, they’re all like the M6.
However, unlike the rest of the M Series, which leans at 12%, the Triad only leans at 10%.
The Triad running surface actually outperforms the M6 by 60 “.
Ironman treadmill models have a lifetime warranty on the frame, 10 years on the motor, two years on parts, and one year on labor.
The Ironman Triad sells for around $ 1,400, occasionally discounted from Costco.
Those who review treadmills generally rate Ironman very good.
Check out Consumer Reports’ review in January 2005 for the M4, with some pointing to the excellent value found in the M5, check out TreadmillDoctor.