The Livestrong LS8.0T Treadmill – A Top Pick in the Under $800 Price Class

The entry model Livestrong LS8.0T treadmill is powered by a 2.5 CHP motor that is backed by a lifetime warranty, and has a number of other exciting features including a power incline, interactive programming, and a roomy 20" x 55" treadbelt.

The Machine

The Livestrong LS8.0T treadmill comes with nine workout programs that include two each of Weight Loss, Power Walk, Walk/Run, and Incline, plus a Manual mode.

The specs are:

• 2.5 hp continuous duty motor
• 0-12 mph
• 0% - 12% incline range
• 20" x 55" walking surface
• 10 programs
• Livetrack™ Interactive Programming
• 3-zone MaxComfort™ Adjustable Cushioning
• Contact heart rate grips
• MP3/iPod® compatibility + speakers
• High quality cooling fan
• 325-lb. Max User Capacity
• Unit Weight/Dimensions — 187 lbs / 70"L x 36"W x 60"H
• Warranty: Lifetime frame & motor, 2 years parts, 1 year in-home labor

The Buzz

UPDATE:  Livestrong Fitness is out of business, and the company is no longer making exercise equipment.  Check out NordicTrack as well as Johnson Health Tech's other popular brands, Horizon and Vision for comparable treadmills.

The Livestrong LS8.0T treadmill is the 2011 model of the LS7.9T, which debuted in late 2009. This is the same machine and no changes have been made.

It has a 2.5 CHP motor, 20" x 55" walking area, a top belt speed of 12 mph, and a 12% top incline range. The MaxComfort™ shock absorption system under the deck helps to alleviate jarring impact on the joints when walking or running.

Other features on this Livestrong include contact heart rate sensors in the handlebars, a cooling fan, mp3 port, and in-console speakers.

The Livetrack™ Fitness Journal lets you track and record workout information so you can see and compare previous workouts with the current session, including data on how many calories were burned, workout duration, and so on.

A USB device is included with the LS8.0T treadmill that you can plug in to the console to automatically record the data, then take the flash drive to your computer and upload the information to your personal account at Livestrong.com.

You can also download free new programs designed by Peter Park, who is Lance Armstrong’s personal strength and conditioning coach.

The reviews on the Livestrong LS8.0T are very impressive. Users love the quality and that it takes only 30 minutes to assemble.

The drive system is quiet, the console is easy to use, and the overall design is quite aesthetic. Another plus, the warranty is very good for a $799 entry-level treadmill: 2 years on the parts and a year of service, plus lifetime coverage on the motor.

What We Say

The features and components on the Livestrong LS8.0T are above average when compared to what other brands are installing on their machines.

As with any treadmill in this price category, we would caution that it isn’t a runner’s machine and the max user weight is overstated. For best results, this treadmill is best for users under 250 pounds who don’t do much running. Other than that, it is an excellent machine and one of the top picks in the under $800 price class.

You should also know that if you purchase the Livestrong LS8.0T treadmill, a portion of the sale is donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation to support the fight against cancer.

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