I learned that the Sole F80 treadmill was the treadmill choice of upscale establishments like the Hilton Hotel chain. This intrigued me, so I took a look at the machine. I already knew that any piece of exercise equipment in a high-end establishment would be top of the line. Yet, I wanted to see for myself what made the Sole F80 so special.

My first impression of the machine was that it was a solid commercial quality treadmill. At first I didn’t think it was anything fancy. But, first assumptions are often wrong. The Sole F80 is packed with some interesting features like six workout programs, cooling fans, and speed and incline controls in the arm rests, as well as built in speakers for MP3 players or iPODS. Pretty impressive!

The Sole F80 is a solid treadmill. Its heavy duty, but it comes with an easy assist folding feature that makes it easy to fold. The machine is also easy to push around and maneuver once it is folded. This makes it ideal for someone who needs to move it into a closet or corner after a workout. The Sole F80 is a space saver. Anyone in the market for at treadmill should definitely take a look at this machine. It’s solid and easy to work with.

The Sole F80 went through an upgrade in 2008. It now comes with a quiet, but powerful 3.0 continuous duty motor. The treadmill is very smooth and it can easily accommodate a large person up to 350 pounds. In my opinion the machine is most suited for people who will be walking or jogging on it. Runners should probably opt for a different treadmill, one that has more horsepower.

After doing some comparisons I found that the warranty on the Sole F80 is well above par. There is a lifetime warranty on the motor, deck and frame. The price of the machine is a steal, in my opinion, considering the warranty, durability and the features on this machine. It certainly outranks other machines in its price range. Another piece of information I found is that if you purchase the machine directly from the company you will get an instant $500 savings on the treadmill. All in all, I can see why Hilton and other upscale establishments have opted to have the Sole F80 on site. It’s a great machine.