Very well put together heavy duty piece of equipment. I have wrecked other manual 'mills but this one looks like it will hold up fine. I need heavy duty because I am probably not the typical 'mill user - walk briskly and NEVER run - hate running. But what I do is put on a weight vest for my workouts. I started at magnetic setting 5 and a 70 lb. vest for 40 minutes. The 'mill took that perfectly.
I will probably work my way up (slowly) to a 100 lb. vest and top setting of 8, but that's in the future sometime - my point is that, after a relatively short use time I really think that the Asuna will handle this type workout for years to come. Not sure if this is for everybody out there (runners???) but it works for me.
As an additional note: The delivery people were very good. We took the least expensive, entry delivery because a 190 lbs. box is not a big problem for us but if that seems like more weight than you want to deal with, for an additional charge they will put into a room of your choosing.
You can also pay for set-up but there is very little there - just unboxing and attaching a metal tray. Rest comes assembled in the box.
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Update May 2021: I have been able to incorporate 'downhill' by turning around and facing downhill but I found this works best for me by turning the magnetic tension up very high. On low settings downhill tends to be slippery and I slide some trying to stay in place. I also have to use the side grab bars (which are positioned perfectly for me) - then this works for me and downhill works muscle groups a bit differently then the uphill walking. I switch back and forth during my workouts now.
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June 2021 Update - Wearing 100 lb. weight vest at magnetic level of 6.
Function is still excellent - no wear or problems.
I still only walk - I do not run or jog so I can't say if this would work for runners.
I also go barefoot now to help strengthen my feet - 40 minutes per day at least. I set a timer and switch from the forward uphill then 5 minutes turned around for the down hill benefit (switch directions every 5 minutes).
Video shows other possible exercises but I have not tried any of them.
So far a very good piece of equipment.
UPDATE Aug 2022:
Well over a year of use and still holding up great. Used daily for usually 40 min to hour.
I use belt lube every month so maybe that helps since I only use the highest setting of 8 now.
I have Bowflex and magnetic bikes and 5 weight vests with 320 lbs of plates but this has becone my favorite piece of exercise equipment. Lover it even more than last years reviews.
| Brand | Sunny Health & Fitness |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Product Grade | Performance |
| Product Dimensions | 30.5"D x 55"W x 57"H |
| Item Weight | 167 Pounds |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Speed | 0.1 Miles per Hour |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Running |
| Target Audience | Fitness |
| Maximum Incline Percentage | 17.6 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Display Type | No Display |
| Power Source | Manual Power |
| Included Components | ASUNA 7700 HI-Performance Manual Treadmill, Warranty, Manual, Assembly tools |
| Product Benefits | Provides a robust and customizable workout experience for various fitness goals and user types |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 440 Pounds |
| Deck Length | 51 Inches |
| Deck Width | 17.75 Inches |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Folded Size | 27.5L x 30.5W x 57H in |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 57.5 x 32 x 27 inches |
| Package Weight | 89.81 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 55 x 30.5 x 57 inches |
| Brand Name | Sunny Health & Fitness |
| Warranty Description | 5 year manufacturer Warranty/ 90 day limited parts |
| Model Name | 7700 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | ASUNA |
| Part Number | 7700 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Style | 7700 |
| Sport Type | Running |
