Established in 1980, Precor has been around for a while now and during their tenure they’ve created a wide variety of treadmills. Precor has risen to become one of the leaders in fitness equipment manufacturing because of their intuitive and durable designs. You can’t really go wrong with any Precor treadmill, but that doesn’t mean that they’re all interchangeable. We’ll give quick reviews of each of Precor’s most popular treadmill models and you can decide which one is right for you.
Precor C954i Treadmill
This is what many would describe as the original modern Precor treadmill. The Precor C954i is a heavy-duty machine that still offers the same smooth workout you find in more recent treadmills. It has a 3.2 horsepower motor and comes integrated with Precor’s trademark Footplant Technology and Ground Effect impact control system. This is a hard model to find due to its age but if you find a commercial grade model, with a little work it can still be a great unit for light home use.
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Precor C956i Treadmill
The Precor C956i treadmill was the sequel to Precor’s flagship commercial treadmill a while back. Due to its durability though, you will still be able to find it in many health clubs and fitness facilities across the country. Although it may not look as technologically advanced as some of the newer models, all the necessary functions are there. The Precor C956i comes equipped with the ability to change the speed, incline and running time. The built-in console also displays time, speed, distance, incline, minutes per mile. This treadmill also has the Ground Effects Impact-Control system which provides shock absorption and reduces damage to your body.
Precor C966i Treadmill
The last of the C treadmill series from Precor, the Precor C966i treadmill begins to display some of the technology that would become standard in the next iteration of Precor treadmills, the Experience series. The C966i, unsurprisingly, comes with the Ground Effects impact control system and Integrated Footplant technology. It also has the option to control speed, incline and time. The console is able to display time, distance, speed, incline, minutes per mile, METs, calories, calories per minute and watts.
Precor 932i Experience Treadmill
The Experience series treadmills are among the higher end of the Precor treadmill line. Despite that, the Precor 932i Experience treadmill in particular is a very affordable, durable and low-impact treadmill that has all the essential features that gym members would need. This treadmill comes equipped with Integrated Footplant Technology (IFT) and Ground Effects (GFX) (an impact control system) to ensure that users are receiving a dynamic and rewarding workout that is also safe.
Precor 946i Experience Treadmill
The model in between the 932i and the 956i Experience treadmill delivers the same signature Integrated Footplant Technology and Ground Effects (GFX) impact control system. This model comes with the advanced LED display, contact heart rate monitor, reading rack/accessory holder and 13 preset workout programs.
Precor 956i Experience Treadmill
A successor to the Precor 932i Experience treadmill, the Precor 956i Experience treadmill has improved on the same great design with new added features. The 956i Experience treadmill has every modern advanced treadmill technology with the same durable Precor design. Like nearly every other treadmill on this list, the 956i has the Ground Effects impact control system built in. It also continues the tradition of the Integrated Footplant Technology which tapers the belt speed to match your exact movements, creating a smooth workout. The 956i also has the Cardio Theater which adds a plethora of entertainment options.
Precor 966i Experience Treadmill
This is the final iteration of the Precor Experience treadmill line and the beginning of Precor’s transition into the technologically advanced TRM line. The 966i has a standard CSAFE interface which makes it compatible with the Cardio Theater entertainment system. It also has a touch heart rate monitor built into the grips and has an advanced 4.0 HP motor. It has a three phase, sensorless variable frequency drive technology for high reliability and accurate speed control. Like all the other Precor treadmills, it has the standard Ground Effects impact control system and Footplant technology.
Precor TRM 811 Treadmill
The first of the Precor TRM treadmills, the 811 comes equipped with the easy to use P10 console. The TRM 811 is high style but thanks to the Integrated Footplant Technology and Ground Effects impact control, it can be a low-impact workout. This treadmill comes with a contact heart rate monitor, reading rack/accessory holder and an option for a personal TV attached to it.
Precor TRM 833 Treadmill
The second iteration of the TRM series, the Precor TRM 833 treadmill delivers a responsive and smooth running performance with the help of Precor’s signature Ground Effects impact control system (GFX) and the Integrated Footplant Technology (IFT). The TRM 833 is built with the durability that commercial grade Precor treadmills are known for. This unit comes with the P30 console which is a highly advanced LED console only second to the P80.
Precor TRM 885 Treadmill
As of writing, this is Precor’s top of the line treadmill for commercial facilities. The TRM 885 treadmill generally comes with Precor’s new highly advanced touchscreen console, the P80. It comes with a three degree decline option and an increased maximum speed of 16mph which is the highest among Precor treadmills. It comes integrated with the Footplant Technology and Ground Effects Impact Control (GFX) like all of its predecessors. This treadmill is able to deliver a smooth and natural feel when running or walking. Despite all this new technology, the TRM 885 still exhibits Precor’s famous durability.
