Yowza Daytona

Yowza Daytona – Top-Rated Running Treadmill for 2012

The Yowza Daytona is the newest treadmill trainer (as this is being written) from Yowza Fitness. This is presently the first and best of the company’s 2012 treadmill models, and presents a step up from their popular Smyrna treadmill.

Yowza Fitness Daytona Best Non-Folding Treadmill for 2012? Swing Arm (TM) Shock Absorption 16 Programs, 12 Intensities 15% Incline iPod Docking Station Top Quality Construction, Floating Deck Leading Warranty Intelligent Workout Management – or IWM (TM) Technology

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As you can see from the pictures, the Yowza Daytona is handsomely designed, but underneath the sleek design is a deliberately well-designed structural advantage: their patented steel frame, using their oval-shaped tubular design not found elsewhere.

One of the many things that makes the Yowza Daytona stand out from other treadmills is that the tubing uses a unique, progressive thickness. The benefit to the runner is that this treadmill can withstand more of a rigorous workout and still absorb the shock.

In other words, there is a bit less joint stress that arises from this design, which again is patented and exclusive to Yowza Fitness.

Coupled with the patented “Swing Arm ™” shock absorbers (much like a motorcycle design), and the floating deck – there is much less joint strain placed on the back, knees, hips and ankles.

The shock absorbtion features on Yowza’s Daytona treadmill make this a unique running experience, perfect for those concerned with high impact workouts over time.

The Yowza Daytona Treadmill is Built to Last Years

This is no ordinary treadmill, but is built to withstand years of use. The powerful motor generates more than enough power at 3 CHP for the most committed runners.

What’s better still is how quiet the motor is. Given that it’s a treadmill and not an elliptical, it isn’t “silent” with the running going on, but as far as treadmill motors go, this model is a surprisingly quiet model.

As you may expect from your gym’s treadmills, the Yowza Daytona offers a full-sized surface to workout on. Even the most long-legged runners will feel comfortable on the 20 x 60″ running belt.

In other words, the Daytona offers an extra-long running surface not found in even the top club models!

Since the belt features multiple layers, it’s built to last: it won’t wear out anytime soon (and the warranty covers it just in case). One last note is the max user weight.

The maximum user’s weight is 350 pounds.

At that weight, most people are not going to be running much anyway – but the fact that Daytona treadmill can accept up to 350 pounds in use shows how sturdy the treadmill is.

If you need more support, we recommend:

Most home treadmill machines will support around 300 pounds or less, 350 pounds is usually plenty for most. But just in case you need more support, you’ll find 400 to be a common maximum user capacity in top-level treadmills.

Some alternatives we’d suggest looking at are the Smooth 9.65TV or Smooth 9.65LC (or another from Smooth Fitness in the “9.0+” range). Another alternative with slightly less features would be to consider the lineup from Sole Fitness, the Sole F85 would be our recommendation (bonus: it folds).

These models will support up to 400 pounds.

The full-sized belt sits on the floating deck (supported by hard rubber or “elastomer” rings), which helps to absorb shock in conjunction with the SwingArm (TM) technology.

What does the Swing Arm (TM) for the Daytona DO?

The “swing arm” is essentially borrowed technology from the motorcycle industry. Defined by Wikipedia, the term refers to the following:

A swingarm…(originally known as a swing fork or pivoted fork) is the main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs. It is used to hold the rear axle firmly while pivoting vertically to allow the suspension to absorb bumps in the road.

It’s a unique way of supporting a runner on a treadmill, and patented and exclusively found on treadmills by Yowza Fitness (the feature is not present on their other treadmills: Yowza Smyrna, Yowza Siesta; there are other models that are no longer available but I suspect as they release new models, this feature will only be present on Daytona – stay tuned).

While you run, the shock-absorpbtion spring will push the running belt up to meet your foot for the next stride – so the angle of attack on your foot causes less strain on your joints. The result?

Running by nature is still considered a “high impact” exercise, even on the Daytona treadmill, but it’s not as bad as you may be used to. In fact, it’s surprisingly softer, as other customers have described on the Smyrna.

To put it simply, this technological advance allows the “road to rise up to meet you,” like the old Irish saying starts off.

When this technology meets the floating deck, supported by hard rubber rings – the cushioning effect will be something your joints thank you for in years to come.

The Yowza Daytona provides an ergonomic treadmill running experience, the likes of which are not available in any other treadmill design.

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Exclusive: Intelligent Workout Management (TM)

This is a feature exclusive to Yowza Fitness, and is only present on Yowza Sebring and Daytona.

You can see the picture featured at the top of this review: there is a weight scale pictured in the lower-left. This wireless weight scale may seem like a “gimmick” at first (free gifts to entice you), but that’s not what’s going on.

Rather, Intelligent Workout Management (TM) technology allows the user to step on the wireless scale in order for the computer aboard Daytona to configure an optimal workout based on calculating your Body Mass Index from your age and sex, etc.

Simply hit the IWM (TM) button and step on the scale. The computer figures out what needs to happen to achieve your fitness goal, your ideal weight based on the BMI scale.

What’s really motivating about it is that you can see your weight drop in time as you hop on the scale – so long as you also watch what you eat.

We thought this was a good feature to include, and it takes the effort out of thinking how to optimize your workout if you want to achieve your ideal body mass.

Two thumbs up for IWM (TM) and Yowza for thinking of it, a definite winning feature of the Yowza Daytona.

Yowza Daytona Specifications

If you want to know the run-down on what makes the Daytona treadmill “tick,” here is a list of the features included on this gym-quality exercise machine.

Quick note on shipping: Although curbside delivery is free, we’d recommend for most to pay to have the treadmill delivered at least inside the front door, since the unit is over 250 pounds in its box.  Otherwise, make sure you have strong help, assembly is easy.

As you can see, there are a number of features that make this a quality treadmill (club quality at a very affordable price – with “6 months same as cash” financing available).

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Benefits of Running on the Yowza Daytona Treadmill

This is far from “just another treadmill.” In typical fashion, the company wanted to distinguish their products from the many others in the industry.

To clearly spell out the benefits, lets look at the main features of Daytona.

Speed of 0.5 MPH = 11 MPH

Serious runners will be happy to note that the Yowza Daytona offers a full range of speed, from 0.5 MPH to 11 MPH (0.8 – 18 kph).

Everyone from walkers to adept runners wanting to get in a good HIIT workout session will be happy on the range offered on this treadmill, and it can challenge most runners for years at a stretch.

The benefit is continuous progress in your fitness and health.

Incline Level

Not to be out-done by top-of-the-line club models, Yowza’s Daytona has a range of up to 15% incline. What this means is that again, the treadmill will continually present a challenge for most runners.

Increasing the incline during a run will burn more calories and burn fat faster than no incline, and using an incline can help fight shin splints.

Commercial Strength Motor

At 3 HP, the “continuous duty” motor is strong enough for the most challenging runs. The motor on the Yowza Daytona is quiet, too, and will give years of use. Compare this to cheap treadmills where the motor can’t keep up with the demands of a rigorous workout on a routine basis, you’ll see the difference.

Models where the motor is cheap will also wind up burning out the motor easily, resulting in a burning of the cheap core (usually cardboard), or in a short circuit. The quality of the motors used in the Yowza Fitness treadmills, and Daytona in particular, is of a very high quality.

If this isn’t assurance enough, the motor is fully backed by the lifetime warranty.

Daytona Treadmill Deck

One of the common problems on cheaper treadmills is the low quality of the various parts. In the case of this treadmill, the deck is not cheaply made – it’s a product called “phenolic” which is a type of resin widely used in various industries. The phenolic is triple-laminated and wax-impregnated.

The benefit of this decking material is a long shelf life with the most minimal amount of regular maintenance you can expect from a treadmill.

It offers less friction for the belt, which means the motor doesn’t have to work as hard, which results in a longer-lasting treadmill. It’s well-built, and the deck is part of the drive system of any treadmill (as is the motor, the belt and motor control).

Shock Absorption

We’ve gone in-depth on this already but it bears repeating: the patented technology that Yowza Fitness alone has is the swing arm absorption system. This is like the shock absorber on a motorcycle.

This is one of the key features of the Yowza Fitness treadmill line, as it can be found nowhere else.

Since the Yowza Daytona has a “floating deck” which is supported by hard rubber rings, the overall effect is a much softer landing.

The main benefit to you is a lower impact run, cushioning you joints from the strain normally present in running. Joint stress is lessened, which means you can workout longer without the ill effects normally associated with running on asphalt or concrete.

Frame

The frame on the Daytona is powder-coated steel, of a high quality. The thickness of the oval tubing structure thickens at key points, a mark of Yowza’s engineering prowess and the result is a sturdy treadmill machine.

As a treadmill, the Yowza Daytona is built to last, and will offer years of use (lifetime warranty on the frame). Since it’s powder-coated, the paint is scratch and chip-resistant.

Various Additional Features

Then there are the other features that Yowza Daytona comes with:

• 2 Water Bottle Holders
• IPod Docking Station
• Hi-Fidelity Speakers
• Heart Rate Receiver
• Wireless Chest Belt by Polar
• Grip Pulse on Handlebars
• Wireless Digital Scale

Leading Warranty

Something that marks Yowza Fitness products for the “long haul” and not the shallow end of the fitness gene pool is their warranty. There is something to be said about a company that offers such a strong warranty (like: you can bet you’ll get your money’s worth):

Workout Programs on Yowza’s Daytona

Of course you want to be sure that the Daytona has the right workout programs and intensity levels for your run – so what comes with the treadmill?

9 User Profiles

Using the handsome and large LED display console, the user is able to use one of 9 user profiles to record their weight, discover their fitness level with the fitness test, and record their age and sex.

This allows the computer to learn and track your progress (yes I said “learn”).

16 User Programs, 12 Levels of Intensity

With such a variety, no wonder the company boasts the Yowza Daytona is the “last treadmill you will ever buy” – it would be hard (if not impossible) to out-grow the treadmill.

• 3 Target Workout Programs: Speed, Distance or Target Time
• 3 Preset Workouts, 12 Intensity Levels
• Speed Interval Training, 12 Intensities
• Weight Loss Workout Program: Wide array of speed intervals, incline adjustments and 12 intensities
• “IWM” is the “Intelligent Workout Management”: This is a custom program that makes use of the wireless scale in order to help craft workouts that will help you meet or maintain your target weight.
• 5K Run/Walk LEARN Workout Program: Daytona will record your progess and will use this data for future workouts in your training.
• HRC or Heart Rate Control Workout: This will use the data from the wireless Polar heart rate chest strap in order to make adjustments to the velocity and incline to keep you in a target range.
• Fitness Test: Using the Polar chest-belt, the Daytona will monitor your heart rate recovery and determine your fitness level.
• 3 User-Defined Programs: Store and create your own workouts.

Final Thoughts on Yowza Fitness Daytona

We have no hesitation in awarding the Yowza Daytona with a full five star rating for their attention to details. Yowza Fitness is not a newcomer to fitness, their leadership helped make Smooth Fitness the giants they are today, and the quality in design in both company’s products speaks for itself.

This is a treadmill that offers more than most need, and is built tough to withstand years of use. The lifetime warranty on the frame and motor ensure the treadmill will be here to last, and your investment is well-protected.

With a 60-day money-back guarantee, Yowza Fitness is removing all risk and putting their best foot forward in what may turn out to be the best treadmill of 2012.

Protect your joints with Yowza’s Swing Arm and floating deck technology, while you burn off fat and get in a great run with an industry-leading treadmill design that many will seek to emulate going forward.

Thanks to the patented Intelligent Workout Management (TM) feature, and the wireless scale – you can simply hit the IWM button, step on the scale, and workout an optimal workout to meet your fitness goals.

Losing weight or maintaining optimal body mass is as easy as 3 steps on the Daytona: a welcomed innovation.

In our opinion, this treadmill wins for best value in the market overall – competing against the club models at a much more modest price than most, valued at $4,599 but selling under $2,000 right now, the Daytona treadmill is a best buy.

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