If the Hilton Hotel and other upscale hotel chains make exercise machines available in their establishments for their patrons, I want to know what they are so I can check them out for myself. In regards to treadmills, I found out that the Sole F80 treadmill by Sole Fitness is the choice of Hilton and other high-end, upper scale hotels and businesses.

When I first saw the machine, the word that came to my mind was: solid. The Sole F80 may not appear to have all of the bells and whistles of other machines, but it is a commercial-quality machine. And, looks can be deceiving. The Sole F80 has six workout programs, speed and incline controls on the arm rests, cooling fans and built in speakers for iPODS or MP3 players. Speed, time, incline, calories burned and distance are all shown throughout the workout, which means no button pushing during a workout to see your results!

The Sole F80 is a solid treadmill. Its heavy duty, but it comes with an easy assist folding feature that makes it easy to fold. The machine is also easy to push around and maneuver once it is folded. This makes it ideal for someone who needs to move it into a closet or corner after a workout. The Sole F80 is a space saver. Anyone in the market for at treadmill should definitely take a look at this machine. It’s solid and easy to work with.

The Sole F80 went through an upgrade in 2008. It now comes with a quiet, but powerful 3.0 continuous duty motor. The treadmill is very smooth and it can easily accommodate a large person up to 350 pounds. In my opinion the machine is most suited for people who will be walking or jogging on it. Runners should probably opt for a different treadmill, one that has more horsepower.

After doing some comparisons I found that the warranty on the Sole F80 is well above par. There is a lifetime warranty on the motor, deck and frame. The price of the machine is a steal, in my opinion, considering the warranty, durability and the features on this machine. It certainly outranks other machines in its price range. Another piece of information I found is that if you purchase the machine directly from the company you will get an instant $500 savings on the treadmill. All in all, I can see why Hilton and other upscale establishments have opted to have the Sole F80 on site. It’s a great machine.