010406020305LONG-TERM TESTDAY 23
It’s time to dissect my end-of-run
stats in greater detail. They’re less
comprehensive than Garmin or
Strava, but you get charts for heart
rate and speed along with pace
splits and overall position, plus
badges for challenges.
You can connect to Spotify or
Apple Music, but only to like tracks
heard during a class – you can’t
play or control your own music.
You can forget Netflix too.DAY 29
A broader selection of goal-based
running programmes would be nice:
Couch To 5K and Road To Your 26.2
(the latter in the Peloton app) are
currently the only options.
Overall it’s a top experience,
though – friendly, engaging and
motivating, provided you’re smart
about mixing the intensity of your
sessions. Solid hardware and slick
software provide a potent mix; and
if your goal is general fitness, the
Tread dishes out coaching with
unrivalled convenience.
It’s a powerful weapon in the
war on repetitious (and ineffective)
treadmill cardio, and a brilliant way
to unleash those happy chemicals
that come with high-tempo
workouts. It’s just a shame it
comes with such a big price tag.DAY 07
I’m immersed in a connected and
coached fitness universe. There’s
a bias towards beginners but it’s
easy to go from rest to a sweaty
mess inside 45 minutes, including
getting changed.
The Apple-esque interface
makes other treadmills feel old,
with filters for duration, intensity,
workout type and difficulty.
Sessions last up to an hour and
go way beyond running, with HIIT,
strength and even yoga workouts
available. During workouts you
get pace, speed and distance stats
in a customisable layout; there’s
also session breakdown, time
remaining, real-time heart rate
and a leaderboard.DAY 11
The real-time readouts that show
if you’re ahead or behind your
PB are brilliant, if excruciating,
because chasing records every
time you train isn’t smart.
If you need someone whooping
in your ear the whole time, you’ll
love the coaching. Prefer to zone
out? It really won’t be your cup of
glucose... and there’s only so many
times you can hear stories about a
trainer’s new puppy. Some days I’ve
opted for subtitles, or uncoached
runs with scenic videos – how zen.STUFF SAYS
If you’ve got
the space and
the cash, this
is a brilliantly
accessible
route to fitness++++,
01 Excellent coached training
experience
02 Brilliant variety of
workouts, not all running
03 Well designed with a
solid build04 No option for streaming
video or music
05 Can’t create your own
structured workouts
06 Very expensive, with
limited training plansDonut of Truth™
Display
23.8in HD
touchscreen
Max speed
20kph (12.5mph)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5,
ANT+, USB-C,
3.5mm audio
Dimensions
1570x840x
730mm, 132kg
Tech specs