Confidence Power Plus Motorized Treadmill Review

The cheapest treadmill I’ve reviewed so far for this web site was the Stamina Inmotion which you should be able to buy for just over $100, but that was a manual treadmill and most people I know are much more interested in getting one which is electric. If that is the case with you, but you still want to spend as little as possible, then the Confidence Power Plus motorized treadmill could be right up your alley.

The Confidence Power Plus is an extremely simple treadmill, as you would expect for a machine you can pick up for under $300. It looks a lot like a manual treadmill with it’s relatively small belt and minimalist construction. Compared it to a treadmill costing twice the price and you will realize this model looks flimsy in comparison. That’s not to say this is a running machine which isn’t worth considering if you are on a tight budget.

Confidence Power Plus Specifications

• Running area: 38.5″ x 14″
• Full size of machine: 49″ x 24″ x 11″
• Weight: 53lbs
• Motor power: 600 Watts (equal to about 0.8 horsepower)
• Folding treadmill design

As you can see if you compare the Power Plus treadmill to any machine at a higher price point this one has a lower spec in all areas. The treadmill belt is smaller, the power rating is much lower and it is very light in comparison. Let’s take a look at the positives and negatives of this product to see if you should still consider purchasing it for your home workouts.

Advantages of the Confidence treadmill:

1. It’s extremely light for a home treadmill and also folds to a small size making it great for people with a limited about of space who need to store it out of the way when it’s not in use.
2. The low power motor means it’s going to use far less electricity than the top rated treadmills
3. For a budget treadmill this model runs surprisingly quietly
4. This device is delivered almost fully constructed which means there is very little to do before you can start running
5. Max speed of 10 MPH is about as fast as most home runners will need

Disadvantages of the Confidence treadmill:

1. There is no possibility to run on an incline with this device so if you like higher intensity workouts you will need to look elsewhere
2. The size of the running area makes this treadmill too small for people who are much over 6′ tall
3. It doesn’t have the fitness programs you find on most other machines which make your workouts more fun.
4. This treadmill shuts off automatically after 30 minutes, although you can just start it up again if you like

Conclusion

There are plenty of treadmills out there which are a lot better than the Confidence but for indoor runners on a budget this machine is hard to beat. Although it doesn’t have the solid construction of higher priced models it does what most people need from a treadmill, allowing you to get the exercise you need without having to go outdoors.

If you are looking for something which will allow you to run in your bedroom when you can’t find the time to get out on the road then this might just be the right buy for you. If, on the other hand, you want to set up an fitness studio in your own home then you will want to invest in a more expensive treadmill which is closer to the quality you would get in a commercial fitness center.

If you are looking to spend a more money on the best treadmill possible then have a look at the following pages:

1. LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill
2. Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill Review
3. Merit 725T Plus Treadmill Review