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Epic is just one of the many well-known names from the Icon Fitness stable. This is the company that brings you gym equipment with the Nordictrack, Proform and Weider brands, to name a few.

The Epic View 550 Treadmill, is one of the more affordable home treadmills. This treadmill comes with a host of top-notch specifications to make your road to fitness more comfortable and enjoyable, in spite of its relatively low price. The specs even include a flat-screen television!

Main Benefits Of The Epic View 550 Treadmill

• The fairly comprehensive warranty on this machine, is quite exceptional. While the 1 year parts and labor coverage may be a bit lacking, you get the reassurance of a lifetime frame warranty, plus the lengthy 12 year motor warranty.
• You get a powerful 3.0 CHP Odyssey II commercial motor to power your workouts.
• A variety of entertainment options is included. These cover a 7″ Flat-Screen TV, an music port for your MP3 player or iPod, plus an Intermix Acoustics 3.0 Sound System for high-end sound quality.
• Even in a home setting, the noise level is quite manageable. This is thanks to specs such as the Quiet Treadbelt and the 2.5″ precision-machined rollers. This is one of the areas of technology improvement seen over time, helping with smoother operation of the treadmill.
• Your joints are taken care of thanks to the ComfortStride cushioning system built into the treadmill’s jogging surface.
• User comfort is further enhanced with the inclusion of a CoolAire workout fan. Setting adjustments can easily be made while running, from the console in front of you.
• If your space at home is limited, you will also benefit from the SpaceSaver technology that allows you to fold the deck away when the machine is not in use.

Other Important Specs Of The Epic View 550 Treadmill

• You gain access to iFit Workout Card technology. This system also works right from the console. It is almost like having a personal trainer in your home, as a voice guides you while working out and the machine adjusts your speed as required. The treadmill also comes with a full range of 28 pre-programmed workouts for variety and revved up fat-burning. If you enjoy doing your own thing, you can also opt to build your own customized workout.
• Whenever you need to adjust your speed (0 to 12 MPH) or incline (0 to 12%), you can simply use the One-Touch controls that are built into the handles.
• The running area is really nice and roomy, thanks to the 20″ x 60″ treadbelt.
• You can keep track of all the crucial aspects, including speed, incline, calories burned and your pulse rate, via the 3 large LED displays.
• Another important feature is the Dual Grip PowerPulse heart rate monitor that has been built in for use via the handles.
• The treadmill deck allows for some heavy-duty use with an upper weight limit of 350 pounds.

The Epic 425 MX Treadmill

Here you get a powerful 3.0 CHP Commercial-grade Odyssey II motor to rev up your workouts. In spite of the power, the noise level is not too bothersome. The 425 MX also sports an upper speed limit of 12 MPH. A set of 10 workouts are built in to guide you through your fitness efforts. The weight capacity is also at the 350 pounds level. Your warranty covers the frame for a lifetime, the motor for 12 years and parts and labor for a year.

The Epic 450 MX Treadmill

This is another of the space-saving options for your home, but comes with a less power motor in the 2.25 CHP range. With this machine, the user weight cannot exceed 300 pounds. The tread belt is still quite comfortable at 20 x 55″, a bit less roomy than the Epic View 550. Another difference is the speed settings that vary between 0 and 10 MPH. Only 8 workouts are provided, but for most ordinary folks this should suffice.

The Epic 600 MX Treadmill

This one is a bit closer to the Epic View 550 in terms of specs. Although also coming with a 2.5 CHP commercial motor, the speed is in the 0 to 12 MPH zone. The maximum user weight is 325 pounds. The tread belt allows for natural strides with a size of 20 x 55″. It includes a Power Pulse Heart Rate Monitor and 14 workouts to choose from.

Epic View 700 Treadmill

Here you have another model with a flat-screen television, if you like to keep up with your favorite programs while training. It also sports a Dual-Grip PowerPulse Heart Rate Monitor. It packs quite a bit of power in the 3.25 CHP Odyssey II commercial motor. In this model the motor warranty has been upped to 20 years.