Proform Carbon TL Treadmill Review

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$699.00


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How long will the Proform Carbon TL last?

The Proform Carbon TL is a great at home solution to get your "fit" on. It comes with a nice variety of programs, an iPod input jack, and easy to use controls. The Carbon TL has many standard features found on other treadmills in its’ price range including adjustable stride length, 10 levels of resistance, and 20 pre-programmed workouts on a 5” backlit display. Proform’s frames are built to last so we do not think this machine will disappoint with the 10-year frame warranty.

Brief Overview

The Carbon TL is a strong member of the Proform foldable family. The 5” screen is slightly disappointing but at this price, the other amenities more than make up for the screen size. Max capacity is 300 lbs. and offers ProShox cushioning devised in the deck design which provides a flexible landing with every step you run or walk.

Overall Quality

The Proform Carbon TL treadmill comes with an EKG handlebar which provides stability as well as training benefits as you can measure your heart rate while you train. Other technology that this treadmill comes equipped with is the Bluetooth connectivity which allows you to link your tablet or phone for easy access to workout apps like iFit Coach and MapMyFitness. With this feature, you can stream custom courses and routes to your treadmill from the iFit Coach app, use Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions to motivate you on your run, or connect directly with elite trainers at the simple touch of a button.


This treadmill has a 0 to 10 incline feature so you can simulate running up hills, in turn, improving your aerobic capacity while increasing muscle strength. QuickSpeed® buttons make it easy to adjust your intensity during your workout. The running space is not quite gold standard but will do for the moderate jogger. The devil is in the details and Proform lives up to its’ reputation for quality, indoor cardio equipment with this model.

 

Things we Like

Things we Dislike

✅ ProShox deck ❌ ProShox short running surface
✅ Price tag ❌ Lower parts warranty
  ❌ small screen

Specifications

Running Surface 20" x 55"
Workout Fan No
Wheels Yes
Speed Range 0 to 10 mph
Folding Design Yes
Maximum Weight Capacity 300 lb
Heart rate monitor Yes
Incline 0 to 10%
Weight 198 lb
Assembly Required Yes
Dimensions 74.62"L x 35.24"W x 64.39"H
Number of Preprogrammed Workouts 20
Display 5" backlit iFit
Membership Program iFit
Membership Period 30 Days
Motor Rating 2.6 HP
Maximum Speed 10 miles per hour
Color Black/Gray
Recommended Maximum User Weight 300 pounds
Running Surface Length 55"
Running Surface Width 20"
Minimum Incline 0%
Maximum Incline 10%
Targeted Muscle Area Total body
Heart Rate Monitoring Pulse grip
Non-Slip Surface(s) Yes
Shock Absorbent Yes
Handrail Yes
Foldable Design Yes
Digital Counter/Timer Yes
Speaker(s) Included Yes
Water Bottle Holder Yes
Display Type LED
Reading(s) Displayed Calories burned, Distance, Elapsed time, Heart rate, RPM, Resistance, Speed, Wattage
Power Source Plug-in
 

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty - parts: 1 year limited; Manufacturer warranty - general: 10 years limited

History

The Proform Carbon TL has now joined the Treadmill Doctor Review pages. We invite you to see our other treadmill reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.

Conclusion

The Proform Carbon TL provides a formidable foe in comparison to similarly priced machines. Whether running or jogging, the Carbon TL’s design appears to easily bring fat burning, high intensity workouts to the comfort of your home! To say nothing of the built-in energy booster that allows for lower uses of electricity. At this price range, the Carbon TL is a great choice for your fitness needs.