When you start paying around $2,000 for a treadmill, you're looking on the higher end of what is offered. You will likely see plenty of different options and extras at this price range, but you still have to make sure you are buying something built to last. Smooth is known for durability and they are offering a treadmill with enough features to keep almost anyone interested. While you may get the same warranty as more treadmills in the range, you're less likely to need it if you buy a high quality treadmill.


The first thing you expect from a Smooth treadmill is for it to be, well, smooth. Nothing is worse than a loud clunky treadmill when you are trying to get your workout in. Fortunately, the deck is very well-constructed and features a unique running surface. The impact is soft up front where your feet land, but harder in the back so you have something to push off of. This gives the Smooth a very different, but enjoyable, feel when you're running on it. The deck is also quiet enough to use in your home without waking the neighbors, something many commercial treadmills lack.

The 7.6 HR Pro features a long belt at 60 inches. It is plenty of room for even an avid runner with long legs to get moving. And you will get moving. The 3 HP motor can take you up to 12 miles per hour, so the treadmill will handle almost any runner. And not just any runner, but a lot of them. The 7.6 HR Pro comes with space for up to nine user profiles, more than almost any household could possibly need.

The display readout covers everything you need to know from speed and distance to a wireless heart rate control monitor. And its multiple screens let you cover different data at the same time. Unfortunately, there aren't any extras here that you don't see on other models. What Smooth offers is the same thing as everyone else, just at a high quality and with a lower price tag.

One nice touch included in the 7.6 HR Pro is an automated folding mechanism. Instead of having to use brute force to fold up the treadmill you simply press a button and it will fold itself up. This is probably for the best, as the treadmill weighs in at about 300 pounds. Remember that the free delivery service is only to the curb, so you will probably want to upgrade it due to that large weight. This may cost you slightly more, but unless you have a couple of very strong friends to help you get the treadmill inside then it is definitely worth taking out. Once you have the 7.6 HR Pro inside and working, it'll be difficult for you to find much wrong with it.By: Allison JacobsArticle Directory: http://www.articledashboard.comIs the Smooth 7.6 the best model for you? Visit our site and try our best home treadmill comparison tool. With just a few clicks you can search and compare the most popular treadmills available online to find the perfect treadmill to fit your needs and budget.