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List of
definitions for a few of the key features to help you make a more informed
decision.
Training modes
- the different ways training equipment can be set to control and maintain
the training intensity. Using the different modes will make the training
more versatile, motivating, and even more effective. Usually, the same modes
can be used either in manual training in which you select the mode and then
adjust the intensity manually during training, or in pre-set profiles in
which the training equipment will control the changes of intensity partially
or totally automatically.
In treadmills,
Tunturi uses two training modes:
1. Manual
training in which both speed and elevation are adjusted manually by the
exerciser during training.
2. Heart rate controlled (HRC) training in which the heart rate level of the
exerciser determines the training intensity. To cater for different
preferences, Tunturi has advocated for three different HRC modes:
1. Speed = HRC
takes place by changes of the belt speed.
2. Elevation = HRC takes place by changes of the elevation.
3. Combination = HRC takes place by changes of both the speed and elevation.
Heart rate
measurement -
The heart rate
measurement is based on electrical impulses registered from the heart,
whereas pulse meters measure peripheral circulation e.g. via an ear clip or
a handgrip to calculate the pulse rate. If you use a heart rate controlled
exercise program or if the heart rate value is of importance to you, Tunturi
recommends using a transmitter belt for continuous heart rate measurement.
Pulse measurement is in principle equally accurate, but functionally more
limited and for some users unreliable way of measurement.
Wireless
(Telemetric) Heart Rate Measurement
- Tunturi recommends using the heart rate belt due to its superior
reliability and accuracy. Most Tunturi fitness equipment have an inbuilt
heart rate receiver for measuring heart rate wirelessly, i.e.
telemetrically. When using telemetric measurement, moisten the electrodes
carefully and attach the belt so that the electrodes are tightly against the
skin. The belt transmits the heart rate signal to appr. 1 meter distance.
*At the
bottom of the page are more comprehensive comparisons on the treadmill features
such as data displays and heart rate control.
**Click
on the treadmill picture or name for vendor information
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Tunturi EJ3.5F
MSRP - $1399.99
Motor
2 HP
Elevation 10%
Running Surface 17x51
Folding Yes
Weight
capacity 245 pounds
Warranty
- Motor 10 years
- Parts
2 years
- Labor 1 year
Pluses
Folding ability
Negatives
Small running surface, appears to be overpriced compared to other
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Tunturi J4F
MSRP - $1599.99
Motor
2 HP
Elevation 10%
Running Surface 17x51
Folding Yes
Weight
capacity 245 pounds
Warranty
- Motor 10 years
- Parts
2 years
- Labor 1 year
Pluses
Folding ability
Negatives
Small running surface, appears to be overpriced compared to other
treadmills with similar features
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Tunturi T80
MSRP - $3399.99
Motor 2.5 HP
Elevation 10%
Running Surface 20x56
Folding No
Weight capacity 330 pounds
Warranty
Home and Light commercial - additional details from the manufacutre.
Pluses
Running surface
Negatives
Price
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Tunturi T80F
MSRP - $3699.99
Motor 2.5 HP
Elevation 10%
Running Surface 20x56
Folding Yes
Weight capacity 330 pounds
Warranty
Home and Light commercial - additional details from the manufacutre.
Pluses
Running surface
Negatives
Price
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Features |
Tunturi
J3.5F Folding Treadmill |
Tunturi
T80 Non Folding Treadmill |
Tunturi
J4F Folding Treadmill |
Tunturi
T80F Folding Treadmill |
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Motor |
2.0 hp continuous duty |
2.5 hp continuous duty |
2.0 hp continuous duty |
2.5 hp continuous duty |
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Folding |
Yes |
NO |
Yes |
Yes |
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Features |
5
Window displays time, distance, speed, energy consumption, heart rate |
PSC hands free speed control. |
Functional and stylish Scandinavian design features large console with
integrated reading rack and a place for water bottle etc... |
PSC hands free speed control |
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Additional Features |
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Intelligent user interface offers manual mode, heart rate control, 4
preset HRC profiles, 4 pre set speed / elevation training programs |
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Console |
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Information center display combining graphic profile display and
scrolling training feedback, time, distance, speed, elevation, energy
consumption, heart rate |
Graphic profile display, scrolling information bar, time, distance,
speed, energy consumption, elevation, heart rate |
Console - information center display combining graphic profile display
and scrolling training feedback, time, distance, speed, elevation,
energy consumption, heart rate |
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Exercise Modes |
Manual training modes |
Manual training, 3 heart rate control programs |
Manual training, heart rate control |
Manual training, 3 heart rate control programs |
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Training Profiles |
5
editable preset profiles |
8
intensity/time scaleable pre-set profiles, 20 memory places for
self-made profiles |
8
intensity/time scaleable pre-set profiles, scaling in 5%/5 min
increments |
Training profiles - 8 intensity/time scaleable pre-set profiles, 20
memory places for self-made profiles |
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Speed |
0.6 - 10 mph |
0.6 - 12.5 mph |
0.6 - 10 mph |
Speed - 0.6 - 12.5 mph |
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Elevation |
0-10%, 1 % steps |
0-10%, 0,5 % steps |
0-10%, 0,5 % steps |
Elevation - 0-10%, 0,5 % steps |
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Running area |
17x51.5 inches |
20 x 56 inches |
17x51 inches |
Running area - 20 x 56 inches |
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Belt |
Belt: 2 ply best constructed with a minimum of seams for virtually
silent operation |
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Motor |
Motor - 2.0 hp continuous duty |
2.5 hp continuous duty |
2.0 hp continuous duty |
2.5 hp continuous duty |
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Length |
Length - 72.5/*37.5 inches |
83 inches |
73.5/*41.5 inches |
83 inches - folded 30 inches |
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Width |
Width - 29 inches |
36 inches |
29 inches |
36 inches |
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Height |
Height - 53/*65.5 inches |
56 inches |
55/*65.5 inches |
56 inches - folded 78 inches |
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Weight |
Weight - 198 lbs. |
251 lbs. |
198 lbs |
251 lbs. |
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Maximum user weight |
245 lbs |
330 lbs |
245 lbs. |
330lbs |
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Heart rate measurement |
Optional wireless heart rate measurement |
Standard wireless heart rate measurement |
Optional wireless heart rate measurement |
Standard wireless heart rate measurement |
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Warranty |
10 Year motor, 2 yr parts, 1 yr labor |
Home - Light Commercial |
10 Year motor, 2yr parts, 1yr labor |
Home - Light Commercial |
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