Aviron Victory Treadmill Review | A Treadmill that Eliminates All Boredom

Like many people, I am not a fan of running on treadmills. They are boring, a necessary evil. Not the Aviron Victory Treadmill. For once, I actually look forward to getting some miles in inside. With so many options to keep me entertained, treadmill running no longer feels like a chore.

It is not just the gamified experience on the 22″ HD touchscreen, the ultra low 4″ Cloud Stride deck is a dream to step onto. Throw in the fact that it pairs with my Polar heart rate monitor and loads straight to Strava for me and I’m sold.

I’ve done a lot more treadmill running this past year thanks to poor air quality or crazy hot days so I’ve tested a few different models and have had to find all the fun ways to make the miles not drag. Have I actually found a fun treadmill?

Spoiler: you can’t take this one away from me!

Aviron Victory Overview

Aviron changed the cardio equipment game (literally) in 2018 with the release of the first gamified rower. Since then they added bikes, and now a treadmill.

And as you can see, we’re putting it to the test in the real world! Not a perfect gym, but the random set up so many of us have to get the work done!

What makes the Victory stand out is its immersive, tech-driven design.

The 22-inch high-definition touchscreen serves as a full entertainment hub, giving you access to streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, as well as Aviron’s unique library of gamified workouts and virtual routes.

The interactive system allows users to play fitness-based games, compete in live challenges, or run through scenic courses—all of which are tied directly to the treadmill’s speed and incline controls. This feature is a game changer for people like me who struggle with motivation or boredom during treadmill runs.

The treadmill’s low 4-inch step-up height is the lowest you will find on the market in this class accommodating a wider range of users. More on that below.

The running surface measures about 20.5 inches wide and 57 inches long, which is perfect for our home, but for anyone taller or doing sprints, it may be a bit short.

In terms of performance, the Aviron Victory delivers solid, reliable specs. It runs on a 3.5 CHP motor capable of speeds up to 12 mph, with an incline range that reaches 12 percent. The treadmill supports users up to 400 pounds and uses a six-shock Cloud Stride cushioning system that offers a balanced feel—firm enough for stability but still soft enough to reduce impact on the joints.

A pre-waxed belt minimizes the need for maintenance, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity make pairing devices or streaming content seamless.

That’s a lot of technical details, let’s dive in to see what we thought of it in action.

Quick Take

Touchscreen Display & Programs

Turning the Victory on for the first time I had to laugh, I swear Coach Amanda was inside the machine. Each time you power on, there is a reminder that pops up to make sure you warm up properly before working out.

The high definition screen is crisp, bright, and very responsive. It is very easy and intuitive to navigate by swiping side to side to find what type of workout you want to do. And there are a LOT of options.

I started out with one of their structured programs as I figured it was a good way to test out different content.

There are games, challenges, coach led workouts, virtual nature scenes, guided workouts and Les Mills included in the membership. They are also always adding content so there is something for everyone.

The games all involve changes in speed and/or incline to achieve goals and earn points. I was happy to see you can still do most of these as a walking workout as well.

The one complaint I have here is currently, there is no way to delete a workout from your history. With so many options, you may decide you don’t like the game or program you picked or just wanted to see what something looked like and back out. Now that 2 minute workout stays in your history (note my 42 second Netflix walk).

There are unlimited user profiles so you can go back and look at all of your own data. My husband so far has tested this treadmill on a few runs voluntarily which says a lot. And while his first comment when I told him this was on its way was “where are we putting that” he is now thoroughly enjoying it. Just waiting for him to challenge me to a competition.

Manual Mode

Manual mode was pretty easy to find, just hit the quick start icon on the screen. A lot of information is displayed for you including your output, distance, time, and calories.

I was a little overwhelmed at first and unfortunately you cannot pick and choose what is displayed.

It is important to note, if you choose to not use the membership, you will still have access to this programming.

Treadmill Deck

I was so impressed by the  4 inch height of the deck on the Victory. Before it arrived I kept seeing that it was the lowest deck in this class of treadmill and didn’t think much of it. But when I stepped on it, wow, I stepped onto it not climbed onto it.

I felt safer, and more connected to the ground. I am also going to really appreciate this feature in a few months rehabbing post knee surgery.

My only gripe is that it does not fold so it does take up quite a bit of space. Fortunately since the deck is so low it is pretty much out of the way and can be slid under the couch if I do need a few extra inches of floor space. This is not a huge deal in our home as the treadmill lives in a part of the house we typically do not spend much time in.

One interesting feature I discovered is a good safety measure I have not experienced on a treadmill before. With the belt running, I stepped on to the side rails to take a picture of the screen. Within a few seconds a warning popped up on the screen saying it noticed I was no longer on the belt and slowed down to a stop.

App & Community

There is a companion app for the Aviron Victory that you can load on to your phone.

It includes all of the workouts with descriptions so when you are sitting at work dreaming about going home and jumping on you can plan what program you are going to use. You can also access your workout history, leaderboards and more.

If you need an extra kick of a social aspect, there is a community of nearly 14,000 people on Facebook. People challenge each other, cheer on each other, ask questions and are so supportive. There are even Aviron staff in the group and invite feature requests for their equipment.

Is the Aviron Treadmill Worth the Price?

We know that shelling out for something that is not a NordicTrack or Proform where you know the brand is a big deal. And this certainly isn’t on the lower end of treadmills, so we think it’s important to look at the price.

Over the last  year our team has reviewed a lot of treadmills and the truth is that prices are climbing across the board. Even treadmills with no screen, no internet, no programming are still well over $1000.

The Avrion is a great price for the right person, i.e. me! If you know you want to get in more workouts, but you’ve found yourself struggling with boredom this is a huge win. You have such a massive variety in a different way than other platforms to keep you moving.

Maybe you aren’t looking to run 20 miles, but instead to get in 30 minutes a few times a day between work breaks. You know you need to move more, but it’s so boring. Not with this. Plus, it feels sturdy, has quality components and from what we can tell so far will be long lasting.

Did this Aviron Victory Treadmill review help? Do you still have questions? Have you used it?! We always love getting additional insights and making sure we’re answering all your questions with our reviews.

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