Comparison & Review of the Proform 350 & Proform Crosswalk 380 Treadmill

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Proform wasn't the inventor of the treadmill or any other type of home fitness equipment, but they were the first to come out with a space saving model that allowed a wider percentage of people to start working out at home. Before Proform made that contribution to the industry, most equipment designed for home use was large, heavy, and bulky. It didn't look good in the home even if you could fine the room for it!

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Today, the brand continues to produce some of the best home fitness equipment on the market, including the Proform 350 treadmill and the Proform Crosswalk 380. The biggest difference between these models is the ability to work the upper body with moving arm handles built into all Crosswalk series treadmills.

Besides that added ability to create a whole body workout, the Crosswalk 380 model features 3 preprogrammed crosswalk workouts which guide the user in using the moving handles to burn 50% more calories. There are also a few other preprogrammed workouts that do not make use of the arms for those who need a day of rest.

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The belt measures 16 x 50 inches which is adequate for most people to hit their full walking stride. It is also designed to be quite and smooth with no jerking action.

Both treadmills featured here have a 2.25 horsepower engine, but the 350 model does have a 17 x 50 inch belt which is just a bit wider than the crosswalk model. This is not enough to really make a difference for most people.

These models are actually very similar. Both will incline up to 10% and are suitable for users of 250 pounds or less. Both have excellent technology and design with smooth belts and well lit consoles that deliver all the necessary feedback on each workout. They both have something extra with a built-in cooling fan on the 350 and the moving arms on the crosswalk 380.

It really comes down to whether you want to include your arms in your workout or not, since the design and function capabilities of each model are basically the same.

The biggest complaints on both of these treadmills tend to come from people who use them for higher intensity workouts on a regular basis or those who want more of the advanced features found on some other treadmills these days. These are very basic models sold at the lower end of the market and they are better suited to infrequent workouts or lighter workouts that do not add a lot of shaking and stress on the machine. This is not a problem with Proform, but a reflection of what lower end treadmills are built for these days.

Despite those few who overuse the machine or purchase it without realizing it doesn't come with fancier features, most owners of these two models are very happy with their purchase. They find the belts smooth and gentle and really appreciate how easy it is to adjust the incline without stopping their workout to do it manually.

The Proform 350 and Proform Crosswalk 380 are excellent options for those on a budget or who will be using their treadmill for gentle workouts on a routine basis. Those who will be putting in lots of walking hours or want to do lengthy running workouts would be better suited to mid-to-high level treadmills.

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