Bowflex is synonymous with home gyms. However, since wading into the home gym marketing, they also started selling treadmills. This article is a Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill review setting out some of the key features of this treadmill.

Running Tread Deck Size

20" x 60". My preferred running deck size is 20" x 60", but I'm 6' 3" tall with a long gait. The downside to a longer running deck is the space it takes up in your home. That said, the Bowflex Series 7 is a folding treadmill which saves space.

Motor

3.0 horsepower continuous duty motor. Again, given my size and the fact I like running, I'm partial to 3.0 hp motors. The downside is the more powerful the motor, the louder it is. You'll find that more and more treadmills on the market these days feature a 3.0 hp motor.

Speed

.5 to 11 mpg /.8 - 17.7 km/hr. Fast enough to accommodate a fairly demanding runner. Some sprinters are faster than this speed - but 11 mph is sufficient for long-distance running.

Incline

0 -12% incline. If you're looking for a greater incline then, look into an incline trainer.

Heart Monitor

* It's nice to see a treadmill offer both handgrip and telemetric heart rate monitors. I'm partial to telemetric heart rate monitors so I don't need to maintain a grip on grip sensors for the duration of my workout.
* Telemetric heart rate monitor is so you can hook up a chest strap heart rate monitor.

Pre-Set Workouts

15 - cardio, manual, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill training, 5 K run with 12 intervals, and the following heart rate monitoring workouts:

* fat burn; and
* cardio.

Plus two custom workouts.

These are just the key features of the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill. Find out what else the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill offers, including benefits and shipping terms.

If you're just starting your treadmill research, be sure to read other quality treadmill reviews before making your buying decision. Treadmills are a great investment, but it's best to get the perfect treadmill for your needs. Not all treadmills are created equal.

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