Running is among the healthiest possible activities, but, quite often, we simply don't have the necessary time to go running or there's absolutely no place in which we can actually carry out this activity in safe conditions. For this reason, treadmills were invented, this type of devices enjoying a very high level of popularity in both gyms and homes around the world. And that's also the case with the Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill presented by Smooth Fitness since the second half of 2007, a device whose rather high price point and advanced features make it especially suitable for public use, rather than private one.



The treadmill sports a uni-weld steel-constructed frame, which houses the 20 x 60-inches commercial grade Triple-Laminated Phenolic Deck. The device is powered by a 3 horsepower continuous duty motor, accompanied by a 2 Ply Whisper Weave low friction belt and a 1000 thrust Worm-Gear Elevation Motor, which allows users to easily select between the 15 available elevation positions.



The Smooth 9.45TV is also equipped with a Hydra Suspension System, a feature that allows users to custom adjust the shock absorption to the 12 different levels that can accommodate any style of running.



Other interesting features worth mentioning about the Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill are the Motion Control system, which allows users to adjust the speed by simply waving their hand over the built-in console, without ever touching it, as well as the built-in LCD TV. Indeed, the device features a 15-inch LCD TV, complete with coaxial and RGB interfaces, which can be used either for viewing television programs or viewing various clips. Furthermore, users can listen to audio either directly (via the built-in speakers) or by connecting their own headphones to the corresponding audio interface.



The device also offers users a wireless heart rate control system, as well as a built-in computer, which allows it to store up to nine different user profiles and to automatically modify its settings in order to suite the requirements of the six pre-installed running programs.



The Smooth 9.45TV Treadmill is quite an expensive device, normally retailing for around 5,400 US dollars, which is quite a hefty price point, by all accounts.