The gamified Aviron Victory Treadmill makes working out addictive and it’s $900 off today

I'm not a runner. I'm not a fitness buff. I don't exercise as much as I should, but I'm working on that last one thanks to the Aviron Victory Treadmill, which is tickling my love of tech while helping me exercise. It has a 22-inch display (upgradeable to 27-inch if you really want to go big), a variety of internet-based workouts, running games, and all your favorite streaming apps.

If you're like me and find working out tedious and miserable, a smart workout machine like the this could be the ticket to getting you to exercise. Right now you can get the Aviron Victory Treadmill for $2,699 at Aviron, which is $900 off the usual price. That's a massive savings for anyone who wants to take their fitness goals to the next level.

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Aviron Victory Treadmill: was $3,599 now $2,699 at Aviron

Sure, the Aviron Victory Treadmill isn't cheap, but you're paying for a high-quality fitness machine with tons of smart features and an impressive 20-year warranty and 30-day trial. If you pay the discounted price, get it home, and decide it's not for you, you can get a refund. It also features Aviron's CloudStride deck with built-in shock absorbers. I've always struggled with shin splints when running, and this helps minimize the pain when I decide to jog a little faster.

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I've spent a couple of months with the Aviron Victory Treadmill, and I love it. I've never been a runner (and I'm still not), but I love going for a light jog or brisk walk on it while playing some of the exercise-based games or watching a show on Netflix. I've even enjoyed doing the scenic walks so I can experience what it might be like to walk in places I'd otherwise never travel to.

As with any of these smart exercise machines, a membership is available at an additional cost. However, many basic functions are available without spending any extra money. Without one, you can create profiles for multiple people in your home, view your important live metrics, earn badges, level up, engage with the social features, keep track of your workout history, adjust resistance/incline, chart performance and use the iOS/Android app, and more.

If you do decide to get the subscription (for a full breakdown, see the image above), which I imagine most people will after they use it for a bit, a Family Membership with unlimited profiles is $29/month (billed annually). That is more affordable than most other subscription-based fitness services, but it's certainly not cheap by any stretch (and unfortunately, it's not on sale as part of this deal).

I have the membership with mine, and I can't imagine not having the live classes and games, which more than make it worth the price. If you're not interested in the live element and all that, you can save a lot of money by simply getting a more traditional treadmill. The smart features are what really set this model apart, so definitely evaluate whether you're ready for a subscription before buying.

However, it's not just the smart stuff that makes this a good treadmill. It has a lower deck at only 4 inches, which reduces the risk from falls, as the height is lower. It also has what the company calls the CloudStride deck with built-in shock absorbers. I have to say, this is the softest treadmill deck I've ever experienced without feeling too squishy underfoot. I've always struggled with shin splints from running, and this helps minimize the pain when I do decide to jog a little faster.

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