ProForm Pro 1000 Review

Our Rating

Rating: 87.8/100. The Pro 1000 Treadmill is the entry-level model in the Pro Series, ProForm’s top treadmill collection with iFit for unlimited workout variety. All machines in this series have 60″ long tread belts, great cushioning and powerful motors — a fine mix meant to support sprinting at up to 12 mph. Walking and jogging get a literal boost too, as Pro Series treadmills have automated inclines and sometimes declines for their tracks. With its new sale price of $1,244 (formerly $1,999) the Pro 1000 in particular stands out as an affordable but good quality folding treadmill for runners; plenty of other folding treadmills under $1,000 are less impressive in terms of cushioning, belt size, horsepower and workout programming.

Essentials on the ProForm Pro 1000 match the industry standards: Here you can train with the power of a 3.0 CHP motor and the roomy comfort of a 60″ long x 20″ wide workout area. Other specs include a maximum 12 percent electronic incline, 22 preset workouts, smartphone-compatible speakers, a ledge for your tablet computer, and iFit readiness for unlimited customized workout downloads as described below. A three-year parts warranty is included when you buy this cardio trainer factory-direct.

Pros:

• Foldable frame saves floor space
• Large workout area (20″ x 60″)
• Top speed 12 mph
• Power incline to 12%
• 22 built-in workout apps
• iFit Ready for unlimited workout downloads
• Tablet computer shelf
• Backlit data screen
• Smartphone-compatible with port and 2″ speakers
• Workout fan
• 325-pound weight capacity
• Lifetime guarantee on frame and motor
• Three-year parts warranty

Cons:

• Sometimes slow customer service from the manufacturer
• Belt and rollers are lower quality compared with those on pricier ProForm treadmill models

Introduction

With its new sale price of $1,244 (full price $1,999), the ProForm Pro 1000 is one of the better buys in folding treadmills. It exceeds others in its budget price class whether you consider track size, horsepower, cushioning, incline, programming or special features. Below we describe available training programs and other features.

Workout Programs

ProForm treadmills let anyone benefit from pro exercise guidance at home. The Pro 1000 console holds 22 workout programs designed by a certified personal trainer. These make it easy to start exercise; just push a button to start a program, and the treadmill will auto-adjust the belt’s speed and incline to help you reach goals for calorie burn, speed and distance. Progress is shown on a 6″ screen with backlighting for easy reading.

The ProForm Pro 1000 Treadmill is also iFit Ready. iFit is an all-in-one fitness app (monthly or yearly subscription required) that offers a literally infinite variety of workout downloads. The most exciting category of workouts is integrated with Google Maps. These workouts replicate outdoor paths, not only adjusting the Pro 1000’s incline but also showing Google Street Views when available. You can choose from a menu of suggested scenic routes or set up your own virtual workout maps. Walk across the country or train around the world! Another option with iFit is to generate a new personal training workout every day. These iFit workouts are similar to the 22 preset programs on the Pro 1000 and are tailored to your fitness profile. And yet another iFit workout type is the video workout. iFit members have access to a large and ever-growing collection of HD workout videos made with renowned personal trainers. iFit can automatically store your workout stats and makes it easy to see change over time.