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1. Gold's Gym Trainer 480 Review
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The Gold’s Gym GG480 Treadmill is very basic treadmill that is designed for people new to fitness or treadmill use in general. Found in stores like Walmart, the GG480 is sold for about $350, is assembled at home, and comes with a pair of 1 pound hand weights.

The drive system is equipped with a 2.5 CHP G-Force motor and can accommodate users of up to 300 pounds. Users can enjoy the incline feature, going from 0 to 15%, and speeds up to 10 mph. For joint support and cushioning, the GG480 is designed with the AirStride Plus Cushioning system that adds support and cushioning to the deck. And speaking of the deck, this model has an 18″ wide running area that is also 50″ long. The GG480 design also features an easy-to-use folding frame equipped with the patented SpaceSaver Design, so it’s easily stored away for convenience.

The simple console includes a blue-tinted ClearView (TM) display that is not back-lit and features the race track tracking display. To monitor your heart rate, you can use the PowerPulse heart rate monitor built into the hand grips, but this model does not feature hands-free monitoring. Included are also 8 workout programs designed by certified personal trainers. These programs include 4 weigh loss programs and 4 performance workouts. There are no audio options.

Gold’s Gym offers 90 days coverage on parts and labor, and 5 years coverage on the motor.

What We Like:

• Folding Design: The GG480 is a folding machine. This is a convenience feature, which makes it a nice choice for people who are planning to workout in smaller spaces. It’s also pretty lightweight and compact so if you need to move it around, you can.
• Price: You won’t get a quality machine at this price point, but for around $350, this treadmill is a budget-friendly choice as a starter model.
• Deck Cushioning: This treadmill is designed with the AirStride (TM) Cushioning system that keeps the deck rigid and supportive to prevent injury and add to the comfort.

What We Don’t Like:

• Console: This console lacks in many areas. There is no real storage space, no audio options, no comfort features, or entertainment offerings. There is little to say about the console area other than that it is totally lacking.
• Display Screen: This display screen is small and difficult to read since it is not back-lit. The race track display is not particularly useful because it is pretty difficult to see, but you will get the basic workout readouts.
• Warranty: Considering how inexpensive this model is, we would not really expect a lifetime warranty but 90 days on parts and labor is pretty bad.
• Overall Quality: This model is made with cheap, plastic parts, and you will feel that when working out. The drive system is weak and the deck is pretty rickety. The assembly is also challenging, but what do you expect for a treadmill that is under $400?
• Running Area: The running area on this model is probably one of the smallest on the market. The average running deck is somewhere around 20″ wide and 60″ long, but this model is pretty cramped at only 50” long and 18” wide. This is an issue for taller people, runners, or anyone who just wants some space while working out. For many people, this can also become a safety concern.

Our Verdict:

As a starter model for someone looking to just get into fitness, the GG480 might be a nice treadmill to try out, but we cannot recommend it as a reliable or even quality treadmill to purchase. It’s incredibly inexpensive, so you won’t get anything but a basic running belt on a cheap, plastic frame with a not-so-great warranty. If you want to find an inexpensive treadmill that will last, consider our Best Cheap Treadmills page that covers the inexpensive machines.

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The Gold’s Gym 420 Treadmill is an entry-level machine that is ideal for beginners. For just under $400, it’s an impressively budget-friendly model that is typically sold by retailers like Walmart. Just don’t expect it to last like a more expensive model. You get what you pay for.

The 420 ships with a 2.5 CHP G-Force motor and can withstand user weights up to 300 pounds. This model features AirStride Plus Cushioning for joint support and the running area is 18” wide and 50” long. Users can incline up to 10% and reach a top speed of 10 mph. The machine uses the patented SpaceSaver Design, so it can be easily folded for storage. Overall, the 420 is quite a compact and lightweight model.

The console provides the basic workout necessities and nothing else. Users get two large water bottle holders, a cooling fan, and 16 built-in workout programs. There are also two 2″ speakers and an smartphone compatible music port, but no other entertainment options. The 5″ x 7″ display screen features a race track style display and provides basic workout readouts like time, distance, and calories burned. To keep track of your heart rate, you can use the built-in EKG dual-grip sensors. There are no wireless heart rate monitoring capabilities with this treadmill.

The warranty on this model includes 5 years on the frame and motor, and 90 days on parts and labor.

What We Like:

• Folding Design: Folding frames are almost always on our “what we like” list (provided that the frames are durable of course) because it’s such a convenient feature for in-home use.
• Price: It’s incredibly rare to find a treadmill for under $400, especially one with decent features like this one. You will compromise some quality with this price tag, but for those on a tight budget it might be worth it.
• Power Incline: A 10% power incline is rare in this price range.
• Program Variety: For under $400, 16 built-in workout programs isn’t bad. It’s not great, but at least there is some workout variety.

What We Don’t Like:

• Display Screen: This model features a very small 5″ x 7″ display screen with only three readouts: time, distance, and calories burned. It also features a race track style display, but that’s it. No touchscreen or entertainment offerings here. This console provides the basics and nothing else.
• Warranty: With a treadmill this cheep, you can’t expect a lifetime warranty. But even so, 90 days on parts and labor is pretty rough.
• Running Area: The running area on this model is probably one of the smallest on the market. The average running deck is somewhere around 20″ wide and 60″ long, but this model is a cramped 50” long and 18” wide. This will be a problem for taller people, runners, or anyone who simply wants some space while working out. For many users, this will also become a safety concern.
• Speed and Incline: With an incline of only 10% and speeds topping out at 10 mph, this model may not be the best match for runners.

Gold's Gym Trainer 480 Review

Our Verdict:

This treadmill is designed for beginners. It’s not a good choice for runners, and it’s certainly not appropriate for anyone seeking a reliable treadmill that will last. For under $400, what can you expect? If you are looking to save money and give a treadmill a try before committing to a better model, this might be a nice starter model. When you are ready to move onto more durable machine, consider checking out one of our best buy award-winners like the NordicTrack Commercial 1750.

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