Reebok ZR8 Treadmill

Product Information

That extra little bit of length and width does make a meaningful difference for people who want to use the Reebok ZR8 for running rather than walking. Even though the ZR8 is a relatively compact treadmill, it’s running area of 126 x 41cm is more than spacious enough for runners over 6’3”. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Alternatively, if you only like running outdoors when the weather is decent, then the Reebok ZR8 is affordable enough to be kept as a “bad weather” solution. Moving onto the mechanics of the treadmill, like other Reebok models it comes equipped with a good 2hp motor that gives a continuous 16kph.

The ZR8 comes equipped with MP3 input, I can confirm that it works with both an MP3 player and mobile phone. To make the treadmill even more space conscious, the soft drop folding technology allows you to fold the running deck up when not in use. Also included is a heart rate monitor that works by gripping the handles to give an accurate reading of your pulse. We are therefore taking a look at the Reebok ZR8 to see how it measures up against them and, ultimately, whether it’s worth the extra money or are you paying for the name alone? Something we’ve noticed about Reebok is that the consoles on their treadmills all seem to have a different look and feel.

As a final point, the Reebok ZR8 has a “soft fold” mechanism, which as far as we can see means that even if you actually try, you’re unlikely to be able to let it drop to the ground with a thump. That aside, assembling the Reebok ZR8 is a whole lot easier than assembling your average piece of flat-pack furniture and you should be up and running (literally) in comfortably under an hour.

The Reebok ZR8 has unique ZigTech cushioning technology which means that when your foot hits the running track a force of energy is transmitted back up to your lower body. Even the cheaper Reebok GT30 has a more detailed LCD unit giving you more in-depth feedback of your training.Hence, if you’ve been struggling to find a treadmill to fit into your space when out of use, the Reebok ZR8 could be worth a look on those grounds alone. The setup was really went smoothly, I always set up test treadmills with my partner as moving the treadmill into position is never easy by yourself (plus he still hasn’t forgiven me after the scratched floor incident). The console will help you keep track of how you are progressing by providing detailed feedback on your calories burned, duration of the run, distance travelled, current speed, elevation and heart rate – using the integrated hand pulse sensor built into the hand rests. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent.

These cover all the various functions of the treadmill, if you wish speed and incline can also be adjusted via the hand rails, which are equipped with pulse sensors. On occasions with budget treadmills the running track may move from side to side at higher incline levels due to it being further away from its starting base level. We do have to warn you that if you’re the kind of person who likes to turn it up to 11 volume-wise, then you’re going to have to make alternative arrangements, however for everyone else the volume level should be sufficient (particularly given how quiet the motor is) and the sound quality was, if we’re honest, better than we were expecting.To be fair, we can actually see this serving a practical purpose since we’re guessing that a fair number of these treadmills will find themselves installed in upstairs rooms and flats and this could help to keep the peace with those downstairs by removing the possibility of you just letting the deck drop, by accident or forgetfulness. Reebok have made cushioning a major selling point for all their treadmills and while ZigTech is somewhat lower down the scale than the “Air Motion Technology” cushioning they use once you start going towards the premium end of their range, it is the difference between “running on air” and running on a very comfortable, shock-absorbing surface. The ZigTech system built in to the ZR8 to help reduce the stress in your legs by holding the shockwaves whilst running. The ZR8 comes with a peace of mind Reebok 10-year motor, lifetime frame, and 2-year parts and labour warranty as standard.

What is reassuring about Reebok treadmills in general is that the motor is about as good as you can possibly expect for the home market and the Reebok ZR8 gives the impression of being a machine, which can stand up to a long period of reliable service. Although I wasn’t able to raise the volume as loud as my headphones I thought the sound quality overall was excellent.We tested the incline and it has to be one of the better treadmills for its solid feeling while in use. Although the Reebok ZR8 is at the more affordable end of Reebok treadmills, it’s fair to say that there are cheaper treadmills out there.