Horizon Fitness Elite T7 Review

Our Rating

Rating: 91.9/100. The Horizon Elite T7 is built to deliver comfortable, enjoyable cardio sessions. As the simpler model in Horizon’s Elite Series it lacks a touchscreen but shares many other specs with the top-of-the-line T9. Key points are a 60″ x 20″ training area, a top speed of 12 mph, a maximum 15 percent incline and lots of workout support. Training guidance comes from 42 built-in programs, plus the machine is Passport Ready. Passport Ready treadmills can be used with Virtual Active videos that simulate outdoor training. These video workout programs respond to your workout intensity and show scenic paths from famous destinations worldwide.

Sale priced at $1,499 with a five-year parts warranty, the Horizon Elite T7 is up there as a solid contender for a best treadmill under $1,500. Here are pros and cons to consider.

Pros:

• Maintenance-free belt
• Spacious workout space (60 x 20)
• Power incline (Maximum 15 percent)
• Variable cushioning (Three zones)
• iPod-compatible (Dock and speakers)
• 42 built-in workout apps
• 8.5-inch display with backlighting
• Passport Ready (Virtual Active workouts)
• ViaFit connectivity (Data management)
• Polar wireless chest strap and receiver
• Contact heart rate sensors
• Rack for a tablet computer
• Easily folds to conserve space (Folds to a 44″ x 36″ footprint)

Cons:

• Uses older display technology (Not a touchscreen)
• Large footprint before it’s folded (71″ x 34″)

Introduction

With three-zone cushioning and 42 built-in workouts, the Horizon Elite T7 is impressive from its deck to its console. Its specs include a 60 track, a 2.75 CHP motor, a power incline up to 15 percent, and an expandable workout library with Passport video. Extra motivation is offered with its tablet computer holder and iPod-compatible sound system. Like other Horizon treadmills, this unit also uses wifi for data sharing with ViaFit Connect. The treadmill’s sale price is $1,499 with delivery and a long warranty included.

Workout Programs

Making it easy to start each session quickly, the Horizon Elite T7 has 42 preset workout programs. These can control the treadmill’s speed and incline to help you reach specific training goals. The 8.5″ LCD with blue backlighting shows Time, Distance, Laps, Calories, Speed, Incline and Heart Rate. Heart rate can be measured with a wireless chest strap (included) or contact sensors on the handlebars.

The Elite T7 is Passport Ready too, so it can be used with a Passport player (sold separately) and home television to show interactive Passport video workouts. These high definition videos immerse you in the sounds and sights of beautiful destinations in North America and Europe, such as the Rocky Mountains and California’s Death Valley. The videos adjust to your workout intensity to create virtual reality training experiences.

Passport players are sold preloaded with paths through Northern Italy and the American Southwest. Some destinations in separately sold Travel Packs are British Columbia, the Rocky Mountains and Paris.