How easy is it to fold this treadmill? Any hydraulic assist? I have a space constraint in my house & 'll need to fold this treadmill after every use.
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No hydraulic assist, but I still feel it is pretty easy to fold. The bigger problem for you might be that it doesn't fold up very small. The platform doesn't fold all the way up...it sticks out at an angle so it still takes up a lot of room...
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Hi, no there isn't any hyd. assist, although it isn't overly difficult to lift and secure for storage.......think of this as additional exercise for the arms before and after each use :).............we're happy with the 725T and having it delivered to your door is great vs. picking it up at a store.....hope this helps with your decision..............
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There is no hydraulic assist, but it is still fairly easy to fold. It pivots where the front legs connect then there is a slide type "pin" that holds it closed, but it is toward the end of the left side handhold, so even when it is folded it is not straight up and down. It is more like a 45 degree angle.
673410
I have not tried to do that, although the instructions said it should be fairly "easy" to fold it up. Not convinced it's all that easy. Sorry I can't be of more help. Don't the instructions give any info?
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I'm sorry, I've never attempted to fold mine up as I use it almost daily. I have it in a corner area as far against the wall as table tilt will allow, so I don't think it takes up that much space, but I believe others in the answer portion have said it folds quite easily.
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Just barely 'tap' that little button at the side of the top step. Don't force, just a 'baby-touch' moves it to the folding position. That's all it takes. Then it will fold closed again. Write back if you can't get it. It's easier than it seems! (That little button moves a lever.) Got it yet? :) I hope so. :)
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Does it fold up? yes it does, but it's misleading...for one thing they never said it weighed 60 something pounds...where can you easily store it? against the wall..takes up to much space...it's a workout just folding it up and moving it around. I just leave mine in the garage without folding it up..I think they should take out of there add the part that says folds up easy
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Watching the youtube video is the easiest way to understand how to set it up. Also, when you go to fold it up I had to turn it with the instructions facing down toward the ground to get it to fold up properly. Not sure why but that was the only way it would fold up.
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Karen.. unfortunately that is the only disadvantage that I found with this machine.. while it does fold up you must remove the foot assembly in order to fit under your average bed or in an average size closet .. to answer what I can only assume would be your next question is it does require tools to remove that assembly.. I hope this helps you make a decision..
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This model does not fold completely vertical. It does fold up well but it is a very large treadmill and is very bulky and heavy. When folded up, the base supports still are stretched out across the floor and are cumbersome. We really like this treatmill but it is a very large model and will take quite a bit of space.
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Harriett, it's well worth the money. I've had it about 10 months now. I was slow to begin using it...I'll never know why. LOL, just lazy I guess. It folds up easily and folds out the same way. Instructions for exercises are easy to understand and, depending on your strength, easy to do. My upper body strength is pretty good, but my legs are still happy with the lowest resistances. I think this Chair Gym is underrated; it does everything I ask of it.
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I don't have a photo of it folded, but it does fold upward. If you look at the stock photo provided of the treadmill, to fold it up you simply squat down behind the running platform and lift. It then folds vertically toward the running handles until it is in an upright position. It is easy to fold and takes up much less space than in the operational position.
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Just pull it open - it clicks into place. When you are done, just fold it back up. You might have to push a little extra the first time, but it will be fine after that.
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I bought the knee walker for a friend and assembled it myself. Within the description it says "easy folding mechanism that collapses via a thumb-release lever." If I remember correctly, the steering column folds down a bit if you need to get it in a tighter space. By the way, my friend loves this knee walker and tells me so every week.
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It's folds up vertically for storage. Yes it can be folded up & stored on its side. Although that might not be good for the motor. Great little treadmill! Not recommended for high intensity runs
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Yep you can fold it; tried it just now. The adapters do stick out a little, but they don't interfere with the fold at all.
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My husband put mine together but he said it wasn't hard to do. I really enjoy mine and I think it would be a great machine for you. I switched to this from running because of knee and heel problems and needed something lower impact. It works great and just from 20minutes 3-4 days a week, I've lost 35lbs
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Here is an excellent site on the explanation of Folding treadmills..http://www.boxingscene.com/fitness-equipment/9778.php
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Hi Gary, I had a spare piece of 2x4 (about 22 inches long) so decided to test this. Initially, I heard some squeaking, but I adjusted the placement of the 2x4 more towards the front of the machine and that stopped. I noticed a very slight wobble side to side but it seems stable enough. I do just walk at the moment, so I'm not sure if the wobble would become more pronounced if you jog / run/ Even with just a 2x4, the incline is noticeable when compared to yesterday's 'workout. I'm loving the incline - thanks for the idea!