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An interesting phenomenon is happening in the fitness instrumentation world these days: a lot of home treadmills are being called ‘commercial grade treadmills’. This may be very mixing up for the buyer.

What’s the divergence among a mercantile grade treadmill a home treadmill, and an actual mercantile treadmill?

First of all there are 2 main categories: mercantile and home treadmills.

Commercial machines differ from home units in that they are made for harsher environments, like the gym or health club, and they are built to withstand frequent use. Because of this they are built with a much higher grade of parts and subsequently cost more.

For example, most mercantile units come with a 4 ply treadbelt rather of the 2 ply treadbelt general to most home treadmills. They also ordinarily come with a much higher powered motor, built with heavier responsibility mercantile parts.

Commercial tread mill prices are much higher and a heap of of them get started at $4000+ whereas home prices may range from $400 to $3000.

Here’s where it may get confusing: Although there used to be more of a divergence amidst mercantile and home machines, the line is blurring as more and more persons buy ‘commercial grade’ treadmills for their homes.

Because of this, brands like Landice put out 2 versions of their treadmill lines: the Limited (or LTD) series – built for high end home or light mercantile use, and the Club series- built for heavy club or gym environments.

And former mercantile brands like Sole, (who have been supplying treadmills to hotels like Hilton for years) are now making their treadmills available to the home market.

These treadmills may genuinely be called ‘commercial grade’ meaning they could be used as a mercantile machine but are mainly suitable for the high end home gym.

However I’ve noticed that even the for less brands of home treadmills are now starting to call their higher end models ‘commercial grade’.

This doesn’t inevitably mean it is suitable for a health club or even a high end home gym. In my opinion, it plainly means that the treadmill was built with heavier grade constituents than other models in that brand’s line up. It may still be a great buy if you like that brand name.

However, if I wanted to buy a mercantile grade treadmill for my home I would not choose these for less brand names – but that’s just my preference.

Bottom line? When looking at mercantile treadmills for a health club or gym, consider the brand. Make sure it is a well known mercantile brand with a solid reputation. Some examples are Landice, LifeFitness and Star Trac.

When looking for a higher end ‘commercial grade’ treadmill for your home gym, consider a ‘lighter’ version of a mercantile treadmill model or a home fitness instrumentation brand that is known for higher end machines. It will serve you just as well and cost you thousands less.

One last note: Keep in mind that mercantile treadmills take up a lot more space than home units and they’re also much heavier. They may not fold so make sure you have various strong lifters when you have it delivered.

Treadmill Commercial

Featuring a gym-quality design, the Smooth Fitness® 7.35 treadmill is perfective for your routine. Heavy-duty aluminum side rails and an industrial-strength frame support put the 7.35 miles ahead. You may even attach your USB memory stick to the MP3 port and be energized as your own soundtrack blazes from the consolation — bye-bye, bouncing headphone wires!

After your workout, fold the 7.35 for posing no difficulty storage.

The industrial-strength frame is built to handle the most demanding runners.

Easy-to-read, backlit control panels makes it easy to track your progress.

The industrial-strength frame of the treadmill is built to handle the demands of aggressive runners, while the soft-drop, easy-lever folding scheme makes it having little impact to store. The 7.35 comes finish with a music system with speakers and an iPod docking station, a backlit 6.5-inch LCD console with easy-to-read buttons displaying speed, time, distance, incline, calories burned, and heart rate, plus a wireless heart rate monitor for convenience. Also included is a water bottle holder.

The 7.35 also features 20 fitness programs to challenge your workout, including a manual program that lets you determine the pace and intensity, seven preset programs, eight calorie-burning programs, two habit programs, and two heart-rate control programs. This treadmill offers Smooth’s Impression Shock Absorption Technology that responds to your footfalls and reduces affect on your joints and back so you may work out safely and for a longer time. 

Product Specifications:

• Assembled Dimensions: 80 by 33 by 56 inches (L x W x H)
• Folded Dimensions: 44 by 33 by 56 inches (L x W x H)
• Unit Weight: 271 pounds
• Maximum User Weight: 350 pounds
• Speed Range: 0.5-11.3 miles per hour
• Incline Levels: 0-15
• Number of Programs: 20
• Motor: 3.5 horsepower
• Walking Surface: 20 by 62 inches (W x L)
• Roller Size: 2.5 inches
• Frame Type: Folding

Smooth 7.35 Treadmill Programs:

• Manual Program: You may alter the speed or incline at your preference any time for the duration of your workout for a customizable routine.
• Seven Preset Programs: Exercising for longer periods of time at a scaled down level of intensity inspires your body to burn more calories and fat. Preset levels are optimal for this routine, but are customizable to suit any fitness level.
• Eight Calorie Programs: With eight calorie programs, the 7.35 may help you burn the greatest or most complete or best possible amount of calories.
• Two Custom Programs: Create your own habit program. As your fitness level increments you may alter these programs to meet your needs.
• Two Heart Rate Control Programs: The heart rate control programs mechanically modify the speed and incline to maintain a preset target heart rate.

Manufacturer’s Warranty:

• Frame: Lifetime
• Motor: Lifetime
• Parts and Electronics: 7 years
• In-Home Service: 2 years