Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill

I wasn't sure of exactly what I was looking for, but I wasn't looking for a huge machine with way too many bells and whistles. I'll take fewer toys for a solid unit with a good motor. I bought the T101 based on reviews I read, and haven't been disappointed.

I will mention the unit did not work when setup. I removed the plastic cover over the motor and quickly found two wires that had become unplugged, likely during shipping. Plugged them in and no problem.

I walk on my treadmill while I work, 40 hours/week at 1.0-1.5mph. Getting close to a year now so I've put a lot of miles on it. I just wish I could connect it to a PC via USB to see or collect stats. I'd like to know how many miles I've gone on it (i.e. an odometer). I don't like that it resets my distance whenever I take a 5 minute break. These are nitpicks and overall I'm very happy with the price and performance. Would by the same one again.

Weight loss

Assembly was medium to easy. Not too complex. Calibrating the belt was also simple. About a month now, and runs very smoothly and quietly. MP3 plug-in is cool. Not too many programs, but 6 different options (3 workouts, 3 targets) combine well to give you some options. But I believe in calibrating workouts myself anyway.

Moving it around is a bit challenging.

All in all, very satisfied.

Considering what I needed it for it is great. The mp3 hook up with speaker is a big plus. I have had it for about 4 months and use it 2-3 times a week for an hour to walk/jog. It is easy to use, pretty sturdy so it was a really good value for me. I would definately recommend if you are a casual/midweight exerciser.

It was a little time consuming and akward putting it together but it is sturdy and works well so a good value for the price. I have enjoyed the incline feature and the ipod/mp3 hook up with speaker or using my headphones. the pulse monitor takes a while to register with a reading but is fairly accurate for what it is. I am glad I made the purchase.

This is a wonderful treadmill. It doesn't have all the unnecessary bells and whistles that much more expensive machines might have, but it does what it is built to do and does it well. I am 200+ pounds and feel like this machine will carry me for many, many miles. It is tough, durable and functions perfectly.

I have had this treadmill for almost a year now and its still holding strong. I have had one occasion with an E1 error but after resetting it, all is well now. I use it mainly for walking on high incline and jogging. So far so good.

When it first arrived, I was not notified it was even shipped. I just happened to be at the house when it was being delivered. And the day after I recieved an e-mail saying my product had been shipped. Not sure what went on there but when I called customer service, I was on hold forever. Horizon needs to work on its communication better. Also, the treadmill display had small scratches and dents. Not a huge problem but I paid for a new product and this looked like a floor model.

All in all, the treadmill works great and so far no major problems.

Bought this unit at Cdn Tire (CT5.2) same unit under different name. Very easy to assemble, although it is heavy and awkward, I managed to get it out of the van, downstairs and assembled on my own. Very sturdy and easy to use, our 7rd old can use it. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone for home use.

This thing is so amazing! Buy it right now! :D

The frame is very sturdy, but I was not impressed with the quality of the rest of the unit. Cheap plastics and particle board for the deck. Mine came with loose screws and during assembly, some of the bolt holes were very hard to work with. But once together, it worked as expected.
Service & Delivery comments:
Delivery was excellent. I especially liked the free inside delivery considering the weight of the unit.
Service is quite good. All of my setup questions were answered courteously. I had a slight problem with a part and a replacement was sent out promptly. From my experience thus far, I think the low BBB rating for Horizon Fitness is out of context.

Pros: Quiet, Reasonable Price, Sturdy Frame
Cons: Flimsy Design
Best Uses: Doctor Recommended
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Didn't have a large budget, but for the money I'm very pleased with this purchase. Quieter and more solid than the "other brand" treadmill I used to use. Love the ipod jack. So far it's been only a few weeks, but I love it. The only thing I don't like (and it's not a problem) is that I think the fan is made for people taller than myself.

Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy To Store, Quiet
Best Uses: Heart Rate Training, Performance Training
Describe Yourself: Avid Athlete
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to set up, strong motor keeps up even at a fast pace, very sturdy. Highly recommend this treadmill!

Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy To Store, Great Controls, Quiet, Safe, Sturdy Design
Best Uses: Endurance Training, Low Impact Exercise, Performance Training, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Setup was easy (~45 mins) but definitely requires two people.

Overall the product provides everything a reasonable exerciser would ever need. The motor is very strong and quiet, the belt is wide and long to give a comfortable and safe exercise area. And I love the cushioning there to save my knees. It does take some getting used to as running on cushioned belt feels different from regular running. Other features such as incline, speakers, fan, heart rate measure are pretty standard.
The piece looks nice (not as pretty as GS950T) and quality. This unit is not as heavy as say Reebok, so it is not the most stable treadmill in the world, but to me it is stable/safe enough and better than a lot of others I tried. Afterall, everyone loves their feather-light lift system for easy folding/unfolding.
I did run into an issue where one side of the motor cover rubs the belt crease a bit. Their world class customer service helped me fix the problem quickly. No complaints there but this is why I'm giving 4 stars only.
Service & Delivery comments:
Delivery was prompt and the product arrived in perfect condition. However, the carrier used would deliver to the garage only and not a single step inside. Make sure you have two reasonably strong people at home to receive the package.
Call the carrier to know the 2 hour window for delivery.
Customer service was outstanding. Responses were very prompt and friendly. Very impressed.

Pros: Easy To Store, Quiet
Best Uses: Endurance Training, Heart Rate Training, Low Impact Exercise, Performance Training, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the fact that it's so quiet.

Pros: Easy To Setup, Great Controls, Quiet, Safe, Sturdy Design
Best Uses: Low Impact Exercise, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Gym Rat
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I mainly use it for long walks and or a light jog. The treadmill is sturdy and fairly quite. For the price it is worth every penny.

Pros: Easy To Setup, Great Controls, Quiet, Safe, Sturdy Design
Cons: Difficult To Store
Best Uses: Heart Rate Training, Low Impact Exercise, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this product at home for family fitness purpose.
I like easy to assemble and easy to store.
The speaker are of good quality, but horizon can work on putting little extra value to it and make it better or install inbuilt radio in the equipment.

Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy To Store, Great Controls, Quiet, Safe, Sturdy Design
Cons: None
Best Uses: Endurance Training, Heart Rate Training, Low Impact Exercise, Performance Training, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Gym Rat
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good product overall

Pros: Easy To Store
Cons: Hard To Assemble
Best Uses: Heart Rate Training
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Cardiac Rehab

Pros: Easy To Store, Great Controls, Quiet, Safe, Sturdy Design
Cons: Hard To Assemble
Best Uses: Heart Rate Training
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use daily for about 2 hrs and it feels great. The mp3 compatibility is just awesome add on. only thing is controls are little hard to understand initially.

Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy To Store, Quiet, Safe, Sturdy Design
Cons: Confusing Controls
Best Uses: Endurance Training, Heart Rate Training, Low Impact Exercise, Performance Training, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend