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Sole F63 Review
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Overview
The Sole F63 treadmill is a highly-rated entry level model ideal for walking and light jogging, and one of the best machines you can buy for the money.
Sole is known for their high quality components and unique designs…something that has earned them multiple awards over the years and added to their popularity.
If you are in the market for a great machine under $1000, the F63 is just about as good as it gets.
Specifications
| Speed | up to 12 mph |
Sole F63 - Best Features
More Advanced Than Most Entry Level Treadmills
Perhaps the most appealing feature that we came across during our Sole F63 review is the fact that you get so much capability without having to pay for it.
The F63 has a strong and capable motor, 15 levels of incline, heavy duty construction, an advanced running deck and a rock solid warranty to back everything up.
All of the features would typically cost at least $2000, and you are getting it for under $1000.
You would be hard pressed to find all of these features and capabilities elsewhere…it just doesn’t exist.
User Friendly Display
The bright 6.5″ LCD blue display on the Sole F63 shows you all of your workout stats in an easy to read format.
You can see your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse and pace.
There are convenient buttons for easily scrolling through the display, adjusting your speed, changing you incline level or choosing from one of the many built in workout programs
Adjust speed by pressing Fast/ Slow keys on the console or handgrip. Also, you can use the keys from 2 to 12. Incline can be adjusted by pressing Adjust Up and Down keys on the console or handgrip (or from the preset keys on the console).
Heart Rate Monitoring
You have 2 options for measuring your heart rate: the steel sensors on the front cross bar or a wireless chest strap.
One of the nice features on the F63 is that the wireless chest stap is included, which is very rare, especially for a treadmill that is under $1000.
Monitoring your heart rate wirelessly will give you a more accurate reading, which is great, especially for the built in cardio programs.
Diverse Workouts
The F63 comes with ten built-in programs: 1 manual, 5 preset profiles, 2 user defined programs and 2 heart rate control programs.
The workouts range from cardio specific to fat burning to time/distance/calorie goals.
So you can change up your routine from one workout to the next, targeting different muscle groups or setting goals for yourself.
And with tracking capability, which we discuss below, you can see how you are progressing from one workout to the next.
Bluetooth Workout Tracking
One of the newest features found on the Sole F63 treadmill is Bluetooth capability, which allows you to transfer all of your workout information to your tablet or phone, and then use the Sole Fitness app or one of your personal favorites.
This allows you to keep track of your progress, set goals and milestones for yourself, and share your information with family and friends to keep you motivated.
It’s something found on more and more treadmills these days, but it’s rare to have this capability on an entry level model.
Other Nice Features
The F63 is foldable, has a sound system, a nice cushioned deck that reduces impact on your knees and joints and cooling fans to get you through those tough workouts.