This Proform 780 crosswalk treadmill has a patented space saving design that will help take away some of the clutter of the typical home treadmill. This proform treadmill has many features some that are needed and some well..that are not! Like most of the proform treadmill models they come with very nice motor warranties. This one comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor and 1 year parts and labor on the treadmill. However like I always say, make sure you look at the fine print on anything before you buy it. This 780 crosswalk to me just looks like a re hash of the 570 crosswalk. Just like the 570 model this one has swinging arms, built in treadmill workout plans and more.

View the rest of the features of the Proform 780 crosswalk.

The treadmill running deck is supposed to reduce shock and stress on your heels and feet by up to 22% compared to just jogging or running on the road. However I really do not see this as that much of a feature to this treadmill because well..its a treadmill and they all have running decks.

The space saving design of this treadmill is an awesome feature that I really like alot. This treadmill folds up vertically to save you lots of room when you are done with your treadmill workout plan. This is a nice folding treadmill by Proform. Thumbs up anytime a company makes a space saving piece of fitness equipment.

Just like the 570 they decided to build the heart rate monitor into the handles. However, what if you don’t use the handles for your workout? I think the heart rate monitor for this treadmill should be not built in at all or put it somewhere other than the handles.

This treadmill always has a built in cooling fan, which in most cases is really not needed and is just an add on to raise the price and or features of the model. Most people when working out like to sweat, it makes them feel like they are actually losing weight from their workout. So is the treadmill cooling fan really needed?

The Crosswalk upper body arms claim to help you burn up to 50% more calories. Some people think this is a load of crap but I actually think that swinging your arms while your doing a workout you will burn more calories from that workout and reach your weight loss goal a little quicker. Nice feature IMO.

Built in personal trainer workouts are a nice feature to this model because the workouts automatically adjust to your goals and plans. The feature focuses on your weight loss, aerobic and personal goals and will adjust the incline and or speed of the treadmill to make a perfect fit. Not sure how well this feature is because I’m not sure if I want a treadmill to adjust for me when I think I can do that myself.

The quickselect feature is kind of like a memory feature. You touch the button and it will start the workout for you. You do not have to browse through menus and options to find the workout you need, all you have to do is touch the button and the workout will start. I like the feature of this option but not really necessary. But it is good!

The workout intesity control is basically just like turning up the volume on your television. You turn it up and it will turn up your workout and make your workout a little harder. Simple, nice feature.

This 780 crosswalk is very similar to the 570 with a few added features that are really not much more than that of the 570 crosswalk, except for more of a price. The cost of this treadmill right now is $1,299 that is not outrageously expensive for a treadmill but it is pretty pricey. However, this is on the low end for alot of treadmills because the prices of treadmills can get into the thousands. But if you like the 780 and dont have the cash then I recommend the 570 model. They both have the swinging arms, cooling fans, cushioning treadmill decks and a nice warranty on the motor.

So I recommend the 780 crosswalk for someone that wants a little more features than that of the 570 and plans on doing alot more workouts. The motor is a commerical PRO 3.0 CHP motor with a lifetime warranty and a year parts and labor. No doubt about it, Proform backs up their motors on their treadmills. Just be sure to read the fine print. Also if you want a nice space saving treadmill then this one is it.

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