A next-generation treadmill, designed for fitness enthusiasts by fitness enthusiasts, the Star Trac E TR Treadmill Generation 2 not only offers one of the best overall treadmill workouts available, it is also loaded with state-of-the-art electronics and more entertainment options than most other machines in its class. The large neoprene rubber running surface on this treadmill (20 inches by 60 inches) sits atop the company’s patented Soft Trac Triple Cell Shock Absorption System, which promises a low-impact workout that won’t overly stress the muscles, bones and joints of the lower body, including the shins. The treadmill’s sturdy, heavy-duty construction, consisting of top-gauge welded steel, enables the machine to accommodate users up to 500 pounds (150 pounds more than most other treadmills). And the welded front retractable wheels make it easy to move the treadmill from one spot to the next.
The Star Trac E TR Treadmill Generation 2 features a speed range of 0.5 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour; and an incline range of 0 percent to 15 percent. These speed and incline settings work in concert to offer a leg-toning, leg-strengthening cardio workout for people of all skill and ability levels. There are a dozen pre-programmed workouts from which exercise enthusiasts can choose. They include a Manual and a Quick Start mode; programs that measure for dynamic and constant heart rate, respectively; a Customized fitness test; and five theme-based workouts, including the CPAT Fire Fit Test, the Army PFT, Navy PRT, Air Force PRT and Marines PFT regimens.
Heart rate statistics are continuously available on the Star Trac E TR Treadmill Generation 2. This is thanks to the contact-based and (optional) Polar telemetry-style pulse monitoring. Other readouts to which users are privy throughout the workout session include speed, incline, elapsed time, distance, calories, course profile, altitude, pace, and other motivational data—all offered in real time as the user sweats away the pounds.