Spirit Fitness treadmills

Why choose a Spirit Fitness treadmill?

Spirit Fitness is an American brand from Jonesboro, Arkansas, that has made fitness equipment since 1983 for three worlds: home use, professional use and rehabilitation. That broad background translates into treadmills that are sturdily built and designed to last for years, supported by an extensive warranty. For you, that means a treadmill that feels reliable, also with regular and more intensive use. Take a look at the other fitness equipment from Spirit Fitness as well.

That background in the professional and medical world is reflected in the solid frames, the strong motors and the good cushioning. If you want more variety while running, you can optionally connect the Spirit fit app or apps such as Zwift and Kinomap to run virtual routes and keep track of your results. On the models with an entertainment console you also use films or music, for which you do need your own subscription to those services. Those apps and entertainment options are optional and for the full features usually work with a subscription, so you decide for yourself how much you invest in them.

With these treadmills, Spirit focuses on the whole range from home exerciser to professional user. For solid, regular workouts at home there is ample choice, and if you are looking for a real professional treadmill for continuous use, the heaviest models offer that too. In that case, feel free to compare with the other professional treadmills.

Which Spirit Fitness treadmill suits you?

The range runs from compact home models to heavy professional treadmills. The situations below help you quickly find the right direction.

You are looking for a compact, folding treadmill for home: the XT series is the obvious choice for this. The XT185 is a nice entry model for walking and gentle jogging, while the XT385 and the XT685 with more motor power and a roomier running surface run more pleasantly at higher speeds.

You want to run dedicatedly and frequently with commercial quality: the CT models, such as the CT800, CT800+ and CT850, offer a heavier frame and a spacious running surface, built for more intensive and prolonged use than a standard home treadmill.

You want an extensive console with entertainment: the CT800ENT has an entertainment console on which you follow films or music alongside your workout. Handy if you want to make your workouts as pleasant as possible.

You are looking for a real professional treadmill: the CT900LED, the CT900TFT with touchscreen and the top model CT1000ENT have a powerful 5.0 HP motor and are built for continuous, professional use, for example in a practice or studio.

You use the treadmill for rehabilitation: the CTM800, with its low start speed, fits well with measured build-up, matching the brand's medical background. Do always consult your physiotherapist or practitioner first before you start.

You want to save space: the folding XT models are then the most interesting. Also take a look at the other folding treadmills if space is your most important criterion.

The Spirit Fitness series explained

XT series (folding, home)

Spirit's home treadmills, foldable and increasing in power. From the compact XT185 as an entry model to the generously equipped XT685 with 4.0 HP motor and spacious running surface for those who want to train seriously at home.

CT series (semi-professional and commercial)

The more heavily built models, such as the CT800, CT800+, CT850 and the CT800ENT with entertainment console. With sturdy frames and spacious running surfaces they are suitable for more intensive and more frequent use.

CTM800 (rehabilitation)

A treadmill that, with its low start speed, fits with measured rehabilitation training, matching Spirit's medical background. Always discuss the use with your practitioner first.

Professional models (CT900 and CT1000)

The heaviest treadmills, with a powerful 5.0 HP motor and various consoles, from LED to TFT touchscreen and entertainment. Built for continuous, professional use.

What to look for when buying a Spirit Fitness treadmill?

Motor power and use

The motor power runs from 2.75 HP on the entry XT to 5.0 HP on the professional CT models. If you run often and intensively or several people use the treadmill, choose a more powerful model, so that the device is not heavily loaded and lasts a long time.

Running surface and cushioning

A spacious and well-cushioned running surface gives more comfort and certainty, especially at higher speeds or for taller runners. The cushioned running decks of Spirit keep the load on your joints limited. If you want to protect your floor, also take a look at the treadmill accessories for a suitable protective mat.

Console: LED, TFT or entertainment

Spirit offers various consoles. If you mainly want to see your training data, an LED console is enough. If you want a touchscreen or entertainment with films and music, you choose a TFT or entertainment console. Consider beforehand which experience you are really going to use.

Speed and incline

The speeds run, depending on the model, up to about 18 to 20 km/h. Many treadmills have an adjustable incline, with which you make your workout harder and engage extra muscle groups. Choose based on how solidly you want to train.

Folding or fixed frame

The XT models are foldable and space-saving, while the professional CT models have a fixed, heavier frame for maximum stability. Measure your space well beforehand and take the weight into account when placing and moving.

Our advice: look not only at what you want now, but also at how you use the treadmill in six months. If you want a compact, folding home treadmill, the XT series offers excellent value. If you run dedicatedly or several people use the treadmill, the CT models give more reserve in motor and frame. If you are looking for professional class or a specific rehabilitation model, the CT900, CT1000 and CTM800 are the obvious choice. Always weigh comfort, cushioning and a good console experience heavily in your consideration.

Who is a Spirit Fitness treadmill suitable for?

A Spirit Fitness treadmill suits athletes who value solidity and reliability:

• Beginning home exercisers who want to work on their condition comfortably and reliably.
• Regular and dedicated runners who also want to keep training indoors in bad weather.
• Practices and studios that are looking for a professional treadmill for continuous use.
• Those who are rehabilitating or building up in a controlled way and benefit from a low start speed, in consultation with a practitioner.
• Those looking for a treadmill for the long term who value solidity and warranty.

If you are only looking for a very light and cheap model for occasional walking, a simpler entry model is more logical. For those looking for a treadmill that lasts, from home to professional, Spirit Fitness offers exactly a strong combination of build quality, choice and warranty.

Need help with your choice?

Would you like to buy a Spirit Fitness treadmill but are you not yet sure which one best suits your wishes and needs? Then we are happy to help. You can reach our treadmill specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, send an email or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Spirit Fitness treadmills

Which Spirit Fitness treadmill is best for home?

For home use the folding XT models are the most logical. The XT185 is a nice entry model for walking and jogging, while the XT385 and XT685 with more motor power and a roomier running surface are more pleasant for those who run regularly and more solidly.

What is the difference between the XT series and the CT series?

The XT series consists of folding home treadmills, while the CT series is more heavily built for semi-professional and professional use. The CT models have a sturdier frame and, in the professional versions such as the CT900 and CT1000, a powerful 5.0 HP motor for continuous use.

Are Spirit Fitness treadmills suitable for rehabilitation?

Spirit has a medical background, and models such as the CTM800 fit well, with their low start speed, with measured rehabilitation training. Do always first discuss with your physiotherapist or practitioner which build-up and which model are sensible for you.

Do I need a subscription for a Spirit Fitness treadmill?

Not to train; the programmes are in the treadmill itself. If you want more, you can optionally connect the Spirit fit app or apps such as Zwift and Kinomap, which for the full features usually require a subscription. For films or music on an entertainment console you also need your own streaming subscription.

Are Spirit Fitness treadmills foldable?

The XT models are foldable and therefore easy to store, ideal for home. The professional CT models have a fixed, heavier frame for maximum stability during intensive use. Measure your space well beforehand or ask our specialists for advice.

Can I try out a Spirit Fitness treadmill first?

Yes, in our fitness store in Volkel you can compare and test various treadmills before you choose. Running a stretch on the running surface often says more than a spec list. Feel free to drop by or call us beforehand to ask which models are ready.