This Spirit treadmill review offers some history on the Spirit company which also manufactures stationary bicycles and ellipticals. We will also review two Spirit treadmill models, the Spirit XT10 and Spirit XT800 including key features, pricing, and specs.

A great quality moderately-high priced treadmill line comes from Spirit. Spirit has been around for over 20 years, since 1987. They are well known for being technology innovators, often introducing new treadmill technology to the market. Spirit also makes ellipticals and stationary bicycles.

In addition to being known for being innovators, Spirit is known for producing very durable and reliable machines. As a testament to their reliability, most Spirit treadmills come with a 30-year motor warranty and lifetime coverage on all parts. The warranties alone ensure that you get the most bang for your buck possible when you purchase a Spirit treadmill.

When a huge conglomerate company, Dyaco, purchased Spirit, they invested a lot of money into updating the look of the treadmills while retaining their reliability. If anything, the quality improved after the purchase by Dyaco. Spirit machines are made with great components and will take a lot of wear and tear - even from a seasoned runner or marathon trainer!

Though the Spirit line would never be considered stylish, they more than make up for it in quality and reliability. Spirit machines don't often include gimmicky bells and whistles that come with other machines, however those machines often wear out much faster as they aren't made with the same quality components as Spirit.

An example of a budget friendly Spirit treadmill is the XT10 which is usually priced in the $1000 - $1500 range. Even though it is a economically priced, the XT10 doesn't skimp on features. The machine comes with a max speed of 12 miles per hour, a 15% incline, duel cooling fans, a heart rate monitor, and on top of all this it folds up! The machine is also extra sturdy and provides a smooth workout. The XT10 is a relatively basic treadmill, but the well designed features and overall quality and reliability make it a good buy.

Key Specs of the Spirit XT10:

• 2.75 HP motor
• 12 mph max. speed
• 15% max. incline
• 20" x 55" running area
• 10 workout programs
• Folding design
• 300 lbs. max. user weight
• Duel cooling fans
• Heart rate monitoring
• Heart rate control (2 user programs)
• LED console display
• 30 year warranty on motor; lifetime on frame
• 5 year warranty on parts, 1 year on labor

On the higher end of the Spirit line is the XT800, usually priced around $2,400. This machine features health club quality rollers that give the deck extra stability and sturdiness. In fact, the XT800 is made for light commercial use, so the construction is extremely solid and durable. In addition to the quality running deck, the Spirit XT800 comes with a 3.5 horse power motor, max speed of 12 miles per hour, 15% max incline, and is preloaded with ten workout programs.

Key Specs of the Spirit XT800:

• 3.5 HP motor
• 12 mph max. speed
• 15% max. incline
• 22" x 60" running area
• 375 lbs user weight
• 3" club quality rollers
• 9-window data display
• Wireless chest strap and pulse grip heart rate monitor
• 10 workout programs
• Workout fan & speakers
• Lifetime frame & motor warranty, 5 years parts & electronics, 2 years labor

At both ends of the price range, Spirit treadmills provide solid, comfortable performance. Spirit treadmills come with the most important features and fewer bells and whistles, which is an easy compromise to make when you consider their overall quality and reliability. Spirit treadmills will last you for years and years and won't let you down when it comes to providing you with a fantastic workout.

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