Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill Review

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Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill Feature

  • Selected as a top fitness product by a leading consumer magazine
  • Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help you measure your fitness level; large 20 by 60 inch walking/running surface area
  • Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired settings; 3-speed fan cools you while exercising
  • Warranty: frame - 15 years, motor - 10 years, parts - 2 years, electronics and labor - 1 year
  • 15 programs, including two heart rate calculation, two user-defined, and a body mass index test offer maximum workout variety

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill Overview

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill, motorized, computer-programmed and ready to go the distance in getting you fit! Get the low-impact, high-cardio workout benefits of a gym-quality motorized Treadmill, right at home! Deluxe model, with incline adjustment, telemetric heart reading capability and 15 programs. Here’s how Bowflex will have you flexing all your fitness muscles: Strike Zone deck suspension offers a comfortable surface that’s easy on feet, ankles, knees and hips. You get a soft landing and a firm lift-off on the big 20 x 60″ surface, a deluxe 2-ply belt; 15 programs for variety, including 2 user-defined, 2 heart rate control, and a body mass index. Quick keys for 0-9 speed and incline. Speed range from .5-11 mph; Sky-lite backlit LCD display for setting and workout readouts; Durable 3 HP continuous duty motor, made to last; 2 1/2″ precision rollers for smooth operation; Contact grip and wireless heart rate telemetry for heart rate workouts; Fold-up treadmill with soft-drop declining, so it’s portable and easy to store; 3-speed fan to cool you as you exercise. 2 bottle / cup holders; Measures 85 x 35 x 55 1/4″h. open. Folded it’s 41 x 35 x 65 1/2″h. Weighs approx. 300 lbs. Some assembly required. Maximum user weight 300 lbs.

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill Specifications

The top-rated Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill is an intense cardio workout system with a powerful 3.0 horsepower continuous-duty motor and fifteen workout programs, providing ultimate variety in your exercise routine every time. The programs include a wide range of options, including manual, cardio, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill intervals, heart strength/recovery test, calorie goal, distance goal, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, and two custom programs to truly personalize your workouts. In addition, grip and telemetric heart rate monitoring and a backlit LCD computer display track your heart rate and metrics as you exercise.

For your convenience, the treadmill folds up for easy storage and also has a built-in three-speed fan, two bottle holders, and quick-speed keys for your added comfort and ease of use. A generously sized walking and running belt surface area measures 20 by 60 inches and features Bowflex’s unique Strike Zone deck cushioning system for ultimate support, stability, and comfort during your lift-off and landing motions. Whether you’re just starting to get in shape or are a seasoned athlete looking to stay in shape, the Series 7 is a diverse piece of equipment for your home with a speed range up to 11 miles per hour and an incline grade up to 12%, allowing you to customize your workout pace and program every time.

The LCD computer display allows you to track your heart rate and workout metrics while exercising.

A fold-up design allows for easy storage.

Feature Detail:

  • 3.0 continuous-duty horsepower motor
  • Speed range is 0.5-11 miles per hour/0.8-17.7 kilometers per hour
  • 0-12% incline range
  • Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired settings
  • Fifteen workout programs: Manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill intervals, 5K run with 12 intervals, heart strength/recovery test, calorie goal, distance goal, fat burn heart rate calculation, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, two custom programs
  • Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help measure your fitness level
  • Skylight backlit LCD computer display
  • Product Dimensions: 83 by 35 by 55.25 inches/211 by 89 by 140 centimeters
  • Folded Product Dimensions: 40.87 by 35 by 65.5 inches/104 by 89 by 166 centimeters
  • Machine Weight: 298 pounds/135 kilograms
  • Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds/136 kilograms
  • Power Requirements: 120VAC 15A non-GFI grounded outlet
  • Strike Zone deck cushioning provides soft landing and firm lift-off
  • Two-ply belt
  • Rollers measure 2.5 inches/6.4 centimeters
  • Walking/running surface area measures 20 inches wide by 60 inches long/51 by 152 centimeters
  • Built-in three-speed fan
  • Two bottle/cup holders

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame - 15 years; motor - 10 years; parts - 2 years; electronics and labor - 1 year

What’s in the Box?
Bowflex Series 7 treadmill, user’s manual, warranty information

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Motor 1.75 horsepower 2.5 horsepower 2.75 horsepower 3.0 horsepower 3.0 horsepower 3.2 horsepower
Programs 6 20 19 15 20 26
Deck Size 20 x 54 inches 20 x 55 inches 20 x 55 inches 20 x 60 inches 20 x 58 inches 20 x 58 inches
Display 4-Window LED 2 Backlit LCD Windows 2 Backlit LCD Windows 3 Backlit LCD Windows 2 Backlit LCD Windows 2 Backlit LCD Windows
Heart Rate Monitor Grip Grip and telemetric Grip and telemetric Grip and telemetric Grip and telemetric Grip and telemetric
Speed 0.5 to 10 mph 0.5 to 10 mph 0.5 to 12 mph 0.5 to 11 mph 0.5 to 12 mph 0.5 to 15 mph
Incline 0-12% 0-10% 0-12% 0-12% 0-12% 0-15%
Dimensions 77 x 35 x 55.25 inches 74 x 32 x 54 inches 74 x 32 x 54 inches 83 x 35 x 55.25 inches 78 x 34 x 54 inches 78 x 34 x 54 inches
Folded Dimensions 39 x 35 x 60 inches 39 x 32 x 60 inches 39 x 32 x 60 inches 40.87 x 35 x 65.5 inches 41 x 34 x 65.5 inches 41 x 34 x 65.5 inches
Maximum Weight Capacity 275 pounds 300 pounds 350 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds 350 pounds
Product Weight 298 pounds 285 pounds 350 pounds 298 pounds 345 pounds 345 pounds
Frame and Motor Warranty 15 years, 10 years 5 years, 10 years 10 years, 10 years 15 years, 10 years 10 years, 10 years 15 years, 15 years

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

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Customer Reviews

Buyer Beware! - Katie -
I wish I could rate this product with negative stars. I bought the series 7 treadmill back in 2006 for 00, and ever since it has consistently proved to not be worth the money. Upon delivery, we noticed that the fan in the console was broken. About a year-and-a-half later, the machine froze during a routine workout and gave a “safe out” error code. After several painful tests, customer service diagnosed it as a failed motherboard. Then they charged 0 to replace this part, but it took them several MONTHS to ship the replacement. Less than a year after that, the same thing happened and they again gave us the same diagnosis. I find it ridiculous that I have spent nearly 00 on this machine and gotten less than 3 solid years out of it. Worse yet, their customer service is horrible!

Some good, some bad… - Drew - brooklyn, ny
I’ve had my series 7 for about 6 months. First, it is sturdy as everyone says, but there is a good bit more noise/vibration when i’m running on an incline. Not so much to be worrisome, but it’s not nearly as quiet when level running. I did have some problems when it was delivered as well. Not only did it take me about a month to get someone to help me move it upstairs (it took 4 of us), but then I found out that the fan was broken inside the head. I called support, they weren’t as bad as others have reported (my lucky day), and they sent me the new part. It was up to me to open it up and replace it. No biggie for me, but may be for others. Then I couldn’t calibrate it because it wouldn’t register the speed. Called support again (again no big hassel) and they sent me a new speed sensor that I had to replace. In the process of trying to get to it, I broke one of the plastic (cosmetic) pieces on the outside, they sent me a replacement for that too (no charge). Finally, i was able to use it and it has lived up to its reputation. I got one of those surf shelfs (?) that attaches to various treadmills, a slingbox to attach to my office media center, and now I can run while I watch tv on my laptop. That’s a testament to the stability. The vibration from me running is insignificant enough for me to strap on a laptop and watch TV. Even while running uphill.

Now my only problem is the heart rate monitor. That screen at the bottom is supposed to cycle through (or stay put on one) of numerous measurements such as time, distance, heart rate, etc. The problem is that I don’t use the heart rate monitor strap that came with it. I use my own. So now it always stays on the heart rate monitor reading, trying to pick up a signal (i guess). If I set the Select/Scan to Scan, it will scan the various measurements until it reaches hear rate, then the scan disengages and it stays there. If I use the Select/Scan button to select a different measurement and stay there, say distance, it will stay there for a few seconds and then revert to the heart rate monitor. I’m hoping it’s a something I can configure or fix with a call to support. If so, I’d add a star or probably two to my review. If not, then that entire screen is completely useless to me and the product has a serious flaw.

Ok, I now see the problem others have noted about support. I called about the HR monitor reading mentioned above and got Jesse. She proceeded to tell me that’s just the way it is and there was nothing I could do about it. She said it kept going back to the HR reading because “that’s what most people want”. No joke. Oh, so the Select/Scan button is just there for looks? If I *Select* distance, it’s always going to go back to HR because that’s what I really want and the machine knows better??? She just said there’s no way to override it. It’s amazing how she was so willing to suspend logic, common sense, and spread incorrect information because she didn’t know the answer. SO, I hung up and called back and got Debbie this time. She was wonderful and spent about 5 minutes max troubleshooting this and we figured out it was because the chest strap was still in the room. The machine was picking up a signal, but no heart rate, so it kept trying. As soon as I moved the chest strap out of the room, problem solved. Give Debbie a raise and fire Jesse.

I can’t change the rating now, but if I did add stars it would only be 1 since service is so drastically inconsistent. But now I’m 100% happy with my treadmill.

Makes me happy - Captain Hook -
1: It’s HEAVY. Assemble it where you plan on using it.
2: Stays steady and solid when 220lbs is bouncin around on it.
3: Your kids will love the box. It’s just as long and 1/2 the height of a sofa.
4: Delivered by ABF Freight. Burned 1/2 my day waiting on those idiots to show up. 2 days prior to delivery they called me to schedule a drop of time (9:30am to 10:30am). Finally showed up at 3:15 PM. At least there was stuff on TV to watch while I waited. Plus, I got to run off most of that aggrivation once I got the thing assembled :)

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