Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill Review

Before you start thinking about purchasing a treadmill ( or other piece of home fitness equipment) you should ask yourself these questions in addition to a few others that may more personal to you.

1. Does the treadmill offer the features that you need ? Don't pay for more than you need and wont use & also don't get less than you need.
2. Is the treadmill within your budget range? If the treadmill has financing is it better to go with the financing option and possibly cut back somewhere else during each month instead of placing your purchase on a credit card or is the credit card or cash abetter option?
3. Is there a warranty for parts, motor and services and if so how good is it? Also how long is it?
4. How much space do you have that you can devote to your workout? Would it be best to go with a folding treadmill so that you can roll or fold it up after use or can you leave it open 24/7?

Now that you have an idea of what you would like your treadmill to be like, here is a bit of info about the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

• The Series 7 has a powerful 3.0 continuous-duty horsepower motor. As you compare other models you will find that this is a good sized motor.


• Fifteen workout programs that cover several different fitness goals including weight loss, cardio enhancement and stamina among others. There are enough programs to target different fitness and weight loss goals. There are also programs where you can set the program to your personal needs.


• Walking/running surface area measures 20 inches wide by 60 inches long and is cushioned to help protect your joints. This width and length are both good sizes.


• Heart Rate Control Feature


• Built-in three-speed fan to help keep your workouts a bit more comfortable - yes, you will still sweat but the fan does make you feel cooler.


• The Series 7 is 83 by 35 by 55.25 inches and folded up size is 40.87 by 35 by 65.5 inches


• The speed on the Series 7 goes from 0.5 to 11 mph. 11MPH is a very decent speed.


• This treadmill also has an incline of 0-12%. The higher you set the incline the more calories you will burn per workout session. Think of it as walking uphill.


• Accommodates a user weight up to 300 pounds


• The backlit console is easy to read even if you are running at a fast pace and in addition to several stats showing it also tracks your heart rate so you know when your in your zone

Although we have just glossed over a few of the features of the Series 7, one important features that we don't want to leave out is the generous warranty. Please note that warranties can change so be sure to check the warranty information before purchase.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 15 years
Motor - 10 years
Parts - 2 years
Electronics and labor - 1 year
No wonder that both a leading consumer magazine and customers rate this treadmill highly--It's an Award Winner!
If you are anything like me, you'll want to see what actual customers have to say about the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill so here you go --> Customer Reviews