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Spirit XT685
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Overview
If you’ve been searching for a treadmill, you have been for sure recommended to try a model from the Spirit XT line. All the products from this line are famous for their reliability and high performance, from the low-entry version, XT185 – to the high-end version, the XT685.
The XT685 from Spirit is a sturdy, upgraded treadmill that is definitely worthy of your time, if you’re looking for a unit in the $2000-2500 range. It rates well in all categories, so we thought we should definitely try it. There is one uncertain aspect, and we can’t seem to shake it off. It’s the fact that Spirit is an economic brand, so we ask ourselves “Can we really rely on this unit?”
Specifications
| Speed | 0.5 mph up to 12 mph |
Features
Display info
The 9” blue backlit LCD display offers feedback on time, distance, speed, elevation, calories, pace, average pace, altitude, laps, segment time, average heart rate and heart rate.
Adjust the speed by pressing Speed+/ – or Fast/ Slow keys or Quick Speed by pressing 0 through 9.
Repeat operation for incline adjustments, only in this case, you should press Up/ Down keys.
The console also offers a Muscle Activation Profile (same as XT485) that keeps you permanently aware of which groups of muscles are activated during workout.
Additionally, a Dot Matrix Center Display keeps you constantly updated on your performance.
The ¼ mile track has the same updating function.
The console also incorporates convenient a Handrail Buttons Disable Switch that allows you to turn off the handrail control.
Heart rate info
The XT685 is equipped with contact and telemetric heart rate reading options, including the heart chest strap.
Workouts
There are 12 built-in workouts that you can choose from: Manual, Hill, Fat Burn, Cardio, Strength, Interval, Calorie, Fusion, 2 User programs and 2 Heart rate programs.
To start a program, press the desired program: Hill, Fat Burn, Cardio, Strength or Interval. Press Enter and program your workout, if desired. If not, simply press Start. Programming options include entering age, weight, time and incline values.
To start a User program, press User 1-2 key once for User 1 and twice for User 2. Repeat programming activity as in the case of preset workouts.
For the Fusion program, press Fusion to select the program.
Programming options include entering age, weight, speed, incline, number of intervals desired, interval time and recovery time.
The program features a 3 min warm-up interval. Use this workout to increase resistance and cardio intensity, as well as strength.
Muscle Activation Profile
included
This is a unique feature that we’ve had the chance to use only with Spirit Treadmills.
Heart rate % profile
included
Quick keys
included
Remote speed and incline adjustment keys
the handrails feature keys that allow you to quickly adjust speed and incline
Other features
‘-Dual water bottle holders
-MP3 audio jack and speakers
-Swivel Fan
