Sole F80 Treadmill Review: The Sole F80 Rated Best In Its Class

When I found out that the Sole F80 was the treadmill choice of the Hilton Hotels and many other upscale establishments, I wanted to see why. I knew if high-end establishments have put their stamps of approval on a machine it had to be an excellent piece of exercise equipment.

When I first saw the machine, the word that came to my mind was: solid. The Sole F80 may not appear to have all of the bells and whistles of other machines, but it is a commercial-quality machine. And, looks can be deceiving. The Sole F80 has six workout programs, speed and incline controls on the arm rests, cooling fans and built in speakers for iPODS or MP3 players. Speed, time, incline, calories burned and distance are all shown throughout the workout, which means no button pushing during a workout to see your results!

The Sole F80 is a solid treadmill. Its heavy duty, but it comes with an easy assist folding feature that makes it easy to fold. The machine is also easy to push around and maneuver once it is folded. This makes it ideal for someone who needs to move it into a closet or corner after a workout. The Sole F80 is a space saver. Anyone in the market for at treadmill should definitely take a look at this machine. It's solid and easy to work with.

I learned that the Sole F80 model was upgraded in 2008 and it now comes with a powerful 3.0 continuous duty motor. The motor is very quiet and the machine is very smooth. It can easily handle a person up to 350 pounds with bogging down or straining the motor. I should note that this machine is for someone who walks or jogs. Serious runners should probably look for a machine that has a little more horsepower.

Sole Fitness is known for its outstanding warranties. The warranty on the Sole F80 is well above par offering a lifetime warranty on the motor, frame and deck. The price of the Sole F80 is less than what I would have thought, considering the durability, features and warranty that comes with the machine. Add the $500 instant savings when you purchase the machine directly from Sole Fitness, and I see why the Sole F80 is the number one choice for the Hilton Hotel chain and others. It's a great treadmill.