DEAL ALERT: The Horizon T92 is on sale from $1,099 to $799. It comes with a Lifetime Warranty on the Motor and the Frame! Click here.

For the select few quality treadmills that come in under $1,000, the Horizon T92 Treadmill is right there with the best. There are some good deals, and this treadmill is one of them. The Horizon T92 comes with a 2.25 CHP motor, which can tolerate lots of use from power walkers and light joggers.

One thing we did notice however was the weight limit. Even though the manufacturer states that this machine can handle up to 325 pounds, it probably wouldn’t stand up to that much weight for long. We would recommend a more expensive, heavier treadmill for users above 230 pounds.

A nice characteristic about this treadmill is that it comes with 13 workout programsm, which allows you to vary your workouts. That’s quite a choice of programs for a treadmill in this category. With so much variety, you can constantly switch up your routine and never become bored.

TTR Recommendation

With a price tag of just $799, this treadmill still offers some nice features you wouldn’t normally find in this price category. The Horizon T92 offers their COMFORTselect™ adjustable cushioning for a softer feeling when you run which is nice on your knees. It also offers a wide deck and a durable, 2-ply belt with 20″ x 55″ workout space. Also, for your convenience there’s a speakers and MP3 input, heart rate grips, and cooling fan. Those are things you don’t think about when buying a treadmill but come in handy when you’re in the middle of a workout.

If you’re looking for a treadmill for walking or jogging this is a great treadmill for you. The 2.25 CHP motor is ideal for those types of needs and it comes with lifetime warranty. With a price tag of $799 and a lifetime warranty, that’s pretty tough to beat.

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Horizon T93 Treadmill

DEAL ALERT: We’ve seen the Horizon T93 for sale on the Horizon Website for $1,099. Click here to see the latest sale price for the Horizon T93 Treadmill.

There’s a lot of quality variation in the $1,000-$1,500 price range. You can find some real junk—and likewise you can find some real bargains. The Horizon T93 Treadmill falls into the bargain category. The T93 is one of the higher-end models from Horizon Fitness and the quality shows in both form and function.

The Horizon T93 is wonderful choice for any beginning to intermediate runner. With a 2.5 continuous-duty HP motor, the T93 will provide plenty of juice for both walking and light running. And the 20″ x 55″ running surface is large enough to allow for natural strides, while the 2-ply design ensures the belt will last.

Another nice feature is the COMFORTselect™ adjustable cushioning system. This feature allows the user to select a cushioning range that’s appropriate for walking, running or anything in between. Shock absorption is key in reducing stress on joints and overall fatigue when running, so it’s important to have a feature like this no matter what treadmill you decide on.

While you’re running, you can keep track of your progress via a well-planned, easy-to-use console. The LCD display provides user feedback including calories burned, heart rate and more. Speaking of heart rate, one thing we didn’t like about the Horizon T93 treadmill was the lack of a wireless pulse monitor, but considering the price range it’s not a huge surprise.

Other fun features include a built-in iPod dock that recharges your MP3 player while sending music through a pair of integrated speakers, a console-mounted vortex fan and 14 pre-programmed workouts to help keep your exercise routine fresh.

TTR Recommendation

We really like the Horizon brand overall and the T93 is no exception. Solid features like a 2.5 continuous-duty HP motor, full 12 MPH speed capability, 12% incline range and a large running surface make the Horizon T93 treadmill a good buy at $1,099. Keep in mind the warranty on the T93 is lifetime on the frame and motor, with one-year coverage on everything else. So if you plan to keep this treadmill for a while, Horizon offers extended warranties for up to an additional 2-years.

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The Horizon T1201 Treadmill Review

DEAL ALERT: We found that Horizon Fitness was selling the Horizon T1201 Treadmill for $1,299. Check out the Horizon Website to buy the Horizon T1201.

The Horizon T1201 treadmill features our most powerful motor, as well as our most advanced console – with an iPod^® dock that lets you control your iPod^® from the advanced console.

We’ve reviewed Horizon Treadmills in the past and found that Horizon Fitness makes quality treadmills. We think Horizon treadmills have proven to be well worth their money (See the Horizon LS780T Treadmill Review) and they also offer a reputable lifetime warranty. With that being said we were excited to have a chance to review Horizon’s top of the line product, the Horizon T1201 Treadmill.

As we began our review of the Horizon T1201, we were sure to keep in mind that the this particular treadmill was one of their top products, so we wanted our test runner to push it to the max. We started off by doing a quick walk around of the T1201 treadmill. The frame was solid and the running deck looked like it would provide a solid running surface. We had the runner hop on to begin to test the performance of the treadmill. The Horizon T1201 Treadmill comes with 7 workout programs but for the test we had the test runner move the speed and incline up and down throughout the workout. The running belt is powered by a 2.5 CHP motor which was adequate to enough to provide a consistent workout platform for our test runner.

The console on the Horizon T1201 has loads of features and the look of it is very easy on the eyes. The Horizon T1201 Treadmill offers something new that other treadmills aren’t offering on their consoles. If you look closely at the picture of the console, you can see a perfectly designed holder for you iPod® and on top of that just below it are the controls to navigate your iPod®. To us, this seemed like a great feature for any potential treadmill buyer. Not only does it have the ability to hold your iPod® but you can also control it with the treadmill controls. Now, that you’ve got your iPod® squared away the Horizon T1201 treadmill also has built-in speakers for you to hear crystal clear music.

TTR Recommendation

We’ll give it to Horizon again, they have designed another quality treadmill. We like the fact that the Horizon T1201 comes with a lifetime warranty because that tells us they know this treadmill will last. We also liked the moderate price tag—at $1,299 the Horizon T1201 provides a great workout without breaking the bank.

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I have to admit it. When we first brought this treadmill into the shop to look it over I thought the Horizon Evolve SG was going to be less than stellar. At at price point under $600, quality treadmills are hard to come by. But this little machine proved me wrong in test after test.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Horizon Evolve SG is that it folds vertically and horizontally—that’s a huge advantage for those of us with limited space. Vertical folding treadmills are nothing new, but with the horizontal “flat-folding” capability, we had no trouble storing this treadmill under a typical queen-size bed.

At 1.5 continuous-duty HP and a top speed of 6 MPH, the Horizon Evolve SG will never be a good fit for serious runners or users heavier than 250-lbs. But we would classify this as a great starter treadmill for people that simply want to walk a couple of times per week.

Another advantage you get with the Horizon Evolve SG is that it comes pre-assembled. Some people just don’t have the ability or desire to assemble a complex piece of machinery like a treadmill. For those folks, we highly recommend the EvolveSG.

Ok, ok…it’s not all sunshine and roses. One of the things we didn’t like were the integrated speakers. Simply put, they’re crappy. The sound quality is similar to that of a Speak N Spell. Other cons include a fairly limited warranty of 3 years on the motor and 90-days parts and labor and no cushioning on the belt.

TTR Recommendation

In this price range, the Horizon Evolve SG Treadmill is hard to beat. It’s compact, lightweight and comes pre-assembled. We would happily recommend the Horizon Evolve SG to anyone looking for a quality treadmill capable of providing a good walking or light jogging-type workout. There are a couple of drawbacks including the built-in speakers and the abbreviated warranty, but overall the Horizon Evolve SG is a wonderfully capable treadmill for just under $600.

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