True Fitness is a popular brand of treadmills for home use. Many people are impressed by its features and ease of operation. The following is a look at the True 525 HRC treadmill.

Comfortable
The 525 HRC features great cushioning with its ortho belt. When combined with an impressive deck, the belt cushioning is designed to help lower impact on the knees and joints while exercising. The running space is longer and wider than most treadmills at 20 x 54, giving its users more running or walking space and making it more comfortable for larger exercisers or those who have a longer stride. Combined with the belt and deck, the 525 HRC is more comfortable than other treadmills.

Powerful
The HRC 525 has a 3.0 horsepower continuous duty motor that reaches speeds of up to 10mph and inclines of up to 15%. The continuous duty motor is an important feature to look at, especially if you plan on using your treadmill for fast speeds or for a long time. It means that the treadmill can be sustained continuously over 24 hours of constant use. This type of treadmill motor is capable of reaching and sustaining higher speeds and also allows the treadmill to work better under more weight, which is especially important when the runner makes a harder impact on the belt with higher speeds.

Features
There are a number of features on this treadmill that make it customizable for all fitness levels. IT has four pre-programmed workouts, including Weight Loss, Speed Interval, CV workout, and Hill Interval, and also has nine different intensity levels and two customizable programs. These features help to keep your workout challenging while alleviating the boredom that sometimes comes with treadmill exercising.

This model also features heart rate controlled workouts, with two different custom time-based heart rate features. Express Command Keys give easy access to the custom workouts. It also has a16-character message center designed to give motivation and help you to do more in each workout.
Warranty
The warranty for this treadmill is impressive, as it should be considering the cost. The drive motor and all the treadmill parts are covered for 10 years, making this one of the better warranties for a treadmill in this price range. Other warranties include a lifetime for frames and a year for labor.

Bottom line
The True 525 HRC treadmill is a good treadmill for people who want a quality treadmill that has commercial grade performance. However, with a price tag of about $4,500, many people feel that for the features it provides, it is not worth the high costs. Some owners have complained about limitations in its features; for example, the limited amount of information shown on heart rate readouts and the inability of the user to adjust the speed manually during some of the pre-programmed workouts.