# AssaultRunner Pro
**URL:** https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111
**Category:** Lounge/Off Topic
**Created:** [26 April 2023 17:22 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111 "2023-04-26T17:22:59Z")
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### Author:  [@Alex\_Bloom](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Alex_Bloom)
#### Post date: [26 April 2023 17:22 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/1 "2023-04-26T17:22:59Z")
Does anybody know if any local fitness clubs have AssaultRunner Pro treadmill?
I would like to try it before making any investment decisions.
AssaultRunner Pro:
> **[AssaultRunner](https://www.assaultfitness.com/collections/airrunner)**
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> Assault Fitness is the only manufacturer of the Assault Bike and Assault Runner. Our air bike and manual treadmill are trusted by professional athletes around the world.
TIA,
Alex
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### Author:  [@davidcook](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/davidcook)
#### Post date: [27 April 2023 13:13 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/2 "2023-04-27T13:13:58Z")
you may want to look at one of the crossfit clubs or F45. They are most prevalent in those clubs. I did use one years ago when I did crossfit. They take some getting used to, and I admit, Im not much of a runner any more. They are supposed to follow the natural gate of running and reduce impact.
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### Author:  [@Alex\_Bloom](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Alex_Bloom)
#### Post date: [27 April 2023 16:48 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/3 "2023-04-27T16:48:47Z")
Hi @davidcook,
Thanks for getting back to me. Here is a status update.
OrangeTheory called back and said that they do have self-propelled treadmills but not the curved ones.
I have yet to book an appointment to give it a go.
The only other place that might have it is Templ Fitness (based on Google photos). I have called them last night and left a voice message.
I have also called Treadmill Factory in Mississauga and they said they have one on display and that I am more than welcome to come over and give it a try. They also have Assault Runner Pro on sale at the moment.
Kind regards,
Alex
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### Author:  [@davidcook](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/davidcook)
#### Post date: [27 April 2023 17:00 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/4 "2023-04-27T17:00:40Z")
what about Fitness Depot? They do have a good range of treadmills
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### Author:  [@Alex\_Bloom](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Alex_Bloom)
#### Post date: [27 April 2023 19:04 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/5 "2023-04-27T19:04:51Z")
That is correct. They do have a number of conventional treadmills to choose from. I don’t believe they carry Assault Fitness line.
I do have an older (2015) Sole F63 model that does NOT have Bluetooth integration with Zwift. With the help of Zwift RunPod I can feed the information to Zwift and then subsequently to Strava, but it is not as accurate as when the treadmill sends it directly to Zwift.
Zwift has a list of compatible running hardware and Assault Runner Pro is one of the supported treadmills:
> **[Compatible Running Hardware](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/compatible-running-hardware-SycvahzDB)**
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> Using a compatible treadmill, a compatible footpod, compatible watch, smart shoes, or treadmill sensor is what transmits data to Zwift and lets you run...
That is why I started looking into the benefits of curved self-propelled treadmills that won’t break a bank.
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### Author:  [@TommyB](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/TommyB)
#### Post date: [29 April 2023 16:09 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/6 "2023-04-29T16:09:09Z")
Hey @Alex_Bloom they have 4-5 of these at the YMCA here in Waterloo…the Harper branch (F-H and Laurelwood).
Fun watching people sprint on them. I tried it a couple times but decided not the type of running I wanted to do…and it felt weird. 🙂
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### Author:  [@Alex\_Bloom](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Alex_Bloom)
#### Post date: [29 April 2023 18:37 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/assaultrunner-pro/4111/7 "2023-04-29T18:37:48Z")
Thanks @TommyB for letting me know. The funny thing is that I just came back from Treadmill Factory in Missiauga. They have one on display and I gave it a try. It took about 5 minutes to get used to the way it accelerates and decelerates, but so far I really like it. It certainly requires that you pay attention at all times. And it is much quieter than conventional motorized treadmills.
