Proform 505 CST Treadmill

The ProForm 505 CST Treadmill machine comes complete with functions made to enable you to get fast results. Best with iFit Live Technology, this fitness treadmill machine provides workout plans powered by Google Maps, training with Jillian Michaels and automated speed and incline controls. The 505 CST features pleasant ProShox Lite 3 cushioning and convenient QuickSpeed and Quick-Incline controls. Additional features consist of 15 workout apps, a compatible music port for your iPod or MP3 player, and a 25-year motor warranty.

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ProShox Lite 3 Cushioning
Maximize your joint protection with the comfort and innovation of ProShox Lite 3.

Space Saver Design
To give you more room to stretch, or to stretch the room you have, the deck folds vertically for storage.

Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor
Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with these built-in handlebar sensors to ensure you’re in the right training zone for your goals.

iFit Live Technology Compatible
Get smarter workouts and faster results with iFit Live Technology (requires iFit Live wireless adapter–sold separately). Featuring workouts powered by Google Maps, training with Jillian Michaels, and automatic speed and incline controls. Customize your own fitness program, draw a map, or select an online course to get started. As you workout, your results are uploaded to iFit.com, helping you manage your online profile. This cool feature provides exciting new opportunities for you to tour the world, run and train for races and compete with others, right from your own home iFit Live Technology picks up the wireless network in your home and is the only connection between the Internet and home fitness equipment.

6-inch Backlit Display
Perfectly clear and easy to read, this 6-inch display has a large viewing angle so no matter how tall or short you are, you can always keep track of your workout progress.

15 Workout Apps
Get the workout you want with the 15 built-in workout apps, created by a certified personal yrainer. Choose from time, distance, or calorie-goal workouts to get the results you want. The simple navigation of the apps makes it quick and easy to pick up your workout and get going.

Compatible Music Port for iPod
Move to the beat of your favorite music with this built-in sound system. Plug your iPod or MP3 Player into the Interplay music port for unbeatable sound quality. With the iPod resting on the console shelf, it’s within easy reach and leaves the controls right at your fingertips.

Intermix Acoustics 2.0 Sound System
Enjoy your favorite media with this built-in sound system that produces a broad range of frequencies and rich, equalized sound.

2.25 CHP Mach Z Motor
Experience expanded power with this quiet, self-cooling drive system. Employing an axial fan, this motor reduces noise as it cools internal components and enhances your workout environment and extending the motor’s life.

0 to 10 percent Quick Incline Control
The best and most convenient incline adjustment, the Quick Incline control allows you to change the incline with the single touch of a button instead of tediously scrolling through options as you would with traditional incline controls.

Roomy Treadbelt
A vital component of the drive system, this 20- by 50-inch treadmill belt is designed to operate both smoother and quieter than the average treadmill belt.

0 to 10 MPH QuickSpeed Control
Instead of tediously scrolling through options, the QuickSpeed control allows you to instantly change the speed of the treadmill between 0 to 10 miles per hour with the single touch of a button.

Treadmill tips

• Add some incline to your walking or running workout. Turning up the incline will help firm up your glutes and also help you to burn up to 60 percent more calories. If you don’t have a treadmill to workout on, go outside and find some hills to walk up.
• Everyone wants to run further and further each time they get on the treadmill or go for a run. Some people extend their legs so they get less of a strain. If you want a better workout, you should increase the speed of your steps and not your stride.
• Take your workout outside. If you normally workout on a treadmill, head outside. Not only will you get better scenery and some fresh air, going outside is a boost to your workout. Research shows that outdoor workouts can help exercisers to burn 10 percent more calories while walking or running at the same speed because you use more energy to move on the ground, than on the treadmill.
• Make your warm-up the same style of exercise as the one you will be strenuously performing. If you plan on running on a treadmill, you should first stretch, then walk slowly for a bit. Turn the slow walk into a brisk one, and you are ready for the run. You need to make sure the muscles are ready for the work.
• Cardiovascular exercise should not be the only type of exercise you participate in, but it should definitely be a huge part of your workout. Walking on a treadmill is a great way to do this type of exercise. It is recommended that you do not perform cardiovascular exercise more than an hour a day. The reason for this is you start to lose muscle mass. The right amount of cardiovascular activity really strengthens a person’s fitness level.
• Make a playlist of songs that get you pumped up for your workout. Listening to fast, upbeat music while working out on the treadmill or elliptical will help you keep the pace needed to stay in the zone of a good aerobic workout. Find music that makes you want to get up and dance and move to keep your heart beat up and your mind focused.
• When your exercise regime begins to become easier, amp up your fitness routines by increasing the intensity. Some think that by exercising for longer periods of time they will achieve better results, but the importance lies in pushing your body harder. If you are jogging on a treadmill, increase the speed to take your exercise to the next step.