Treadmill Reviews - The Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

The Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill is a great workout machine. Bowflex is mostly known for their revolutionary TreadClimber, a cutting edge new machine that combines the best qualities of other workout machines. But, their good old fashioned treadmills, like the Series 7, are also known for their high quality and great design.

The Series 7 is designed as a commercial grade treadmill for consumers. In other words, this treadmill is modeled after the big, durable machines used in gyms. With the Series 7, you can have a gym-grade machine in your own home.

Here are some of the reason the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill gets consistently high ratings and customer feedback.

- Surface is 20 by 60 inches. This is pretty big for a standard treadmill. A Bowflex Series 7 is especially ideal for tall people that have trouble using regular treadmills. This machine is wide enough for anybody to walk naturally and comfortably, unlike some poorly designed treadmills that are made too narrow.

- 15 different programs that allow you to change up your workout routine. It's hard to get bored with so many different settings to choose from. It comes with a few pre-set setting, but you can also create your own and customize your workout.

- Quick Speed Keys allow you to switch settings easily. The 3 horsepower motor is covered for 2 years under warrantee.

- Telemetric heart rate monitors that let you know how your body is doing. These can be operated through a grip control. These settings are also programmable so you can personalize your workout.

- Bowflex offers a generous warrantee. The warrantee covers the frame for up to 15 years and the motor for 10 years. The electronics are covered for 2 years, and the warrantee even covers labor costs if your machine has trouble in the first year.

The Series 7 is foldable and easy to assemble. It's built with good parts, so you don't have to worry about breaking anything when you fold it. Folding the treadmill makes it easy to store and convenient if you don't want kids climbing around on it.

Probably the biggest advantage to the Series 7 is that it's strong and durable. The warrantees cover the machine for so long because it's built to last. This makes it also heavy, which can be one of the downsides. Even though folding makes it easier to move, it's still a big, heavy hunk of machine.

One of the downsides of the Series 7 is that, for the price it carries, its electronic options are somewhat limited. For the same price, you can find a machine with more options and flexibility. If you are interested in special features, the Series 7 may not be the best buy for you.

The Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill retails for about $2,000, but with a little savvy shopping you can find one for $1,500 new. Consumer Reports ranks the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill as one of the best buys in the treadmill market.