A common complaint by treadmill users is the off-balance experience of adjusting the speed. It generally requires reaching forward while you are in motion and pressing a button on the console. Not only do you have to awkwardly lean forward as you run, but you also have to visually focus on the board.

Smooth EVO has the ultimate solution. Through our new-patented Motion Control™ you can control the speed of your treadmill without ever touching the machine. Changing the speed is a breeze. By waving or holding your hand over the side rails you can increase or decrease the speed (right side rail –increase; left side rail – decrease). You can stop by holding both hands over the side rails simultaneously. A simple solution only found on Smooth EVO treadmills.

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Men's Journal - July, 2003

"Thanks, Smooth, for finding a clever alternative."
Runner's World

One thing we've always found tough about treadmills is fumbling for the speed button - especially when you're trying to slow down after a fast repeat. Thanks, Smooth, for finding a clever alternative: To control the speed of the EVO, you simply wave your hand over a light beam on the handrail.

Sounds crazy, but it works. In our tests, it was easy to bump the speed up or down with one wave, or to go from a slow jog to race pace by hovering a hand over the light beam for 5 seconds. Need to stop quickly? Just move your hands over both handrail beams at the same time.

Another plus: The EVO can display distance, time and pace (minutes per mile) simultaneously, a must-have feature that's all-too rare on many treadmills.