Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill
If you are looking for an affordable treadmill to help you keep your body fit at home, the Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill is an excellent choice. It is not an expensive purchase, like motor powered treadmills are, and it is a terrific device if you like to walk or jog at your own pace.
Because there is no motor, you will be the one powering this treadmill. You choose the speed: if you want to run faster, you just have to increase your speed. The belt has an inclined angle, so running on this treadmill is quite an intense workout. Easy to fold and unfold, it can be stored in a closet when you are not using it. And probably the greatest thing about it is that, although it is a manual treadmill, the electronic display counts up your speed, distance, time and calories. With the help of this feature, you can easily keep track of your progress.
The Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill is a low tech device. There is no powerful motor moving the belt, no impressive console with numerous displays or preprogrammed workouts, and no heart rate monitoring system. However, with this manual treadmill, you can exercise at home perfectly, because it offers you everything you need for a great workout. After all, the purpose of any treadmill is to make you exercise, lose weight and maintain a healthy body. And this is what you can achieve with the comfortable Phoenix manual treadmill.
And if you are really keen on numbers, you can check out the displays to see your speed and calories. For people who just like to walk or jog in the comfort of their own home and do not need all the technical features a more expensive treadmill offers, the Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill is perfect.
Single Button Electronic Console
For a manual treadmill, having an electronic display is a giant plus. The single button electronic display, powered by two AA batteries, offers you the necessary workout feedback whenever you need it. You can keep track of speed, time, distance and calories with the help of the display. It also counts calories, so this machine is tremendously helpful if you are trying to lose weight. Overall, the display offers all the necessary information for evaluating your workout and progress. 
Specifications:
- Heavy duty weighted flywheel.
- Spring loaded pull pin to lock the unit in the folded position.
- Single button display offers feedback on speed, distance, time, and calories.
- Water bottle and Denise Austin indoor walking video included.
- Belt size: 4″ x 1″.
- Maximum user weight: 250 lbs.
- Warranty: frame – 1 year; parts – 90 days.
Product details
The Phoenix 98510 has a weight of 45 pounds and the following dimensions when opened: 46.5″ x 21.1″ x 50″. It can be easily collapsed and stored somewhere in the house. When folded, its dimensions are 21.7″ x 21.1″ x 50.2″. Because it is light, you can move it around easily. Also, the spring loaded pull pin helps you fold the unit smoothly, so you can store it away.
The Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill has a heavy duty weighted flywheel that spins the belt at the speed chosen by the user. The user chooses the most comfortable pace, depending on his/her motivation and workout goals. The running surface is smooth, relieving the stress on the joints. Compared to asphalt or other tough surfaces, the treadmill’s belt is extremely comfortable. Also, the running surface has an inclined angle, increasing the difficulty of the workout.
Set up and ease of use
The Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill is easy to assemble, mostly because it has a light weight that allows you to move it or carry it around effortlessly. Being a manual treadmill, the Phoenix 98510 has the easiest possible operation. You just have to unfold it, and you can start running. The display has a single button, so it’s very simple to turn it on and off. Folding the unit back is also easy, due to the spring loaded pull pin we have mentioned.
The Pro`s
- Affordable price – the Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill is extremely affordable, compared to the motor powered treadmills that can prove to be an expensive purchase.
- Workout feedback display – although it is a manual treadmill, its display offers the most important workout information you might need.
- Small, light and easy to use
- Quiet – the flywheel doesn’t make any noise, so you can exercise quietly, without bothering the members of your family.
- Intense workout – the inclined surface increases the workout difficulty.
Cons
- You cannot run on a horizontal level – you can only walk or run at an inclined angle, which can be bothersome for beginners, who are not used to the increased effort rate.
Consumer rating
Consumers are quite satisfied with the Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill. Most of them have offered it a rating of 4 out of 5 or of 5 out of 5. The main reason for this excellent evaluation is the treadmill’s cost-efficiency. Unlike other sophisticated treadmills, this device has an attractive price and does everything a decent treadmill should do. Most users are happy with the fact that this treadmill forces them to exercise harder than a motor powered treadmill would do. Also, the single button display and the fact that no unnecessary information is displayed on the screen is greatly appreciated.
Pricing
The Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill can be bought for a price of around $200. This is a very attractive offer, considering the fact that other treadmills can cost thousands of dollars. If you manage to buy it with a discount, you can save up to 25% of the list price. For this price, you also get a pretty good warranty. From the users’ reviews, it turns out that this affordable treadmill is quite resistant and durable, so you won’t probably ever need to take advantage of the warranty.
All in all, for users who are not impressed with sophisticated machines, the Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill is, indeed, the most appropriate choice.
