Star Trac
Star Trac is well known for its versatile commercial fitness equipment, which is designed for everyone from beginners to advanced athletes. The company's complete line of fitness equipment includes various treadmills with built-in fans, upright and recumbent stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, weight training, racks and benches, home gyms, stair climbers and various fitness accessories.
Star Trac is based in Irvine, California, and their first commercial treadmill was introduced in 1974. Treadmills are still one of the company's most popular items today, with the Star Trac Elite being one of their top models. The Elite treadmill comes with a digital scale to monitor your speed, distance traveled, time elapsed, your heart rate and the approximate calories used in your workout, etc. The machine also has two adjustable fans, cup and accessory holders, a cushioning system for shock absorption, a pre- lubricated belt and a 5-horsepower motor. The Elite treadmill usually sells for between $5,000 and $7,500.
Star Trac also has a personal digital assistant (PDA) called the Pro Partner, which lets you to customize your workout by recording your results back to the PDA for easy tracking of workout records, including your average heart rate and calories burned, etc. Star Trac fitness items have various warranties and are technically supported via the company's website. The website also features various training tips and programs for fitness enthusiasts.
