2 bottle / cup holders; Measures 85 x 35 x 55 1/4"h. 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 userdefined, 2 heart rate control, and a body mass index. Folded it's 41 x 35 x 65 1/2"h. 300 lbs. 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 rolers for smoth operation; Contact grip and wireles heart rate telemetry for heart rate workouts; Foldup treadmill with soft-drop declining, so it's portable and easy to store; 3-speed fan to cool you as you exercise. Here's how Bowflex will have you flexing all your fitnes muscles: Strike Zone deck suspension offers a comfortable surface that's easy on fet, ankles, knes and hips. Wieghs aprox. open. 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 gymquality motorized Treadmill, right at home! Deluxe model, with incline adjustment, telemetric heart reading capability and 15 programs. Quick keys for 0-9 speed and incline. Some assembly required. Maximum user weight 300 lbs.
Model: 3940015
UPC: 708447153845
EAN: 4001400001655
Features / Specifications (Specs)
- Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help you measure your fitness level; large 20 by 60 inch walking/runing surface area
- Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired setings; 3-speed fan cools you while exercising
- Selected as a top fitness product by a leading consumer magazine
- 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 ofer maximum workout variety
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Should I buy the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill?
Very Happy with this Treadmill
I have had this treadmill for a few weeks now and have been very happy with it. It's very sturdy and has a lot of features for a home treadmill. The comments I list below fall into the category of "just be prepared for" and mainly involve the delivery process.
One caveat I have is that this machine is *heavy*. My delivery guy brought it into my garage and despite my attempts to have him put it just inside a room off the garage, no dice. I had to have the help of a very strong guy to move the treadmill where I wanted it. The good news is that after that, it was a piece of cake to put together, involving about 30 big screws and took exactly an hour (probably could have taken even less time).
This treadmill is supposed to fold up, but I can't imagine ever using that feature -- for one, it's too heavy and two, it's so big it's not like you could really hide it anywhere. These are not complaints -- the fact that the machine is big and heavy translates into sturdiness and a larger running surface.
Finally, there's no instant gratification when you click the Purchase button online. Be prepared for this item to take up to a month to be delivered. It's worth the wait, though!
Great machine
I read consumer reports looking for the best treadmill for someone other than a serious distance runner. This was the recommended machine. Its a bit pricey and you do have to do assemble it when it arrives, but its a great machine. It even has a built in fan. One caution, make sure to assemble it in the room where you want it to be and don't expect to be able to move it between rooms because when assembled its too wide for standard doorways.
Awesome Machine!
I just recently purchased a Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill off of Amazon. The other reviews definitely helped me in my decision making process, so I definitely wanted to pass my thoughts along. I respect Consumer Reports as well, so it was an added plus to find out that they rated this treadmill a top buy.
First off, I am very pleased with the overall value. I received a free Bowflex mat to go underneath it, and also got free super saver shipping. The Bowflex mat is decent. I probably would not have purchased it for the $99 price-tag, but it does protect our carpet very nicely, and I'm glad to have it.
The thing I was most nervous about was the free super saver shipping. Other reviewers had mentioned that their boxes arrived in very poor condition, so I didn't know what to expect. Thankfully, my treadmill box arrived in excellent condition. One guy delivered it, and he had quite the time getting it off the truck. He did a great job, though, and nothing was damaged in any way.
As other reviewers have noted, this is one HEAVY machine. It took me (a 200 pound guy), a strong friend, and my wife to lift the thing into our house.
Once the machine was in place, setup was a breeze. Probably took me 45 minutes to an hour, and everything was pretty self explanatory. The instructions were very easy to follow. Probably one of the easiest assembly projects I have ever encountered.
I have already had the opportunity to run on this machine a couple times, and it is even better than expected. Although the machine is very heavy, which makes for an interesting time getting it into the house, I believe the weight also makes it an extremely sturdy machine. I am a 200 pound guy, and the machine has no trouble handling me when I run. It is very smooth, reasonably quiet, and the 3.0 horsepower motor has no trouble handling inclines or running. I have had health club memberships in the past, and this machine is as good, if not better, than some of the "commercial quality" machines I have used.
Also, the 20"x60" deck provides ample running space. The two-ply belt looks thick, and does not appear to be something that will wear out any time soon. The deck also folds up and drops down very easily, with minimal assistance needed.
Here's the stuff that is so-so:
Don't expect the fan to do much. You do notice a difference if you have the fan on high, and then you turn it off. At most, it provides a very light breeze on your face.
As one other reviewer noted, the grip heart-rate monitor seems to take a very long time to provide a reading. I haven't had a chance to use the wireless monitor yet, but it seems like that has received very positive reviews.
Another reviewer mentioned that his belt was off center when he received the machine. My belt was a tad off center as well, but it is very easy to make the needed adjustment to get it centered again.
My only other complaint is that I wish the treadmill had a warranty that would rival Smooth Fitness. I was close to purchasing the Smooth 6.25, but the Bowflex Series 7 was slightly less money, and I felt it offered more features. That said, the Smooth 6.25 has an unbelievable warranty that Bowflex cannot match. Nothing about the Bowflex Series 7 leads me to believe that it will be anything but a great machine for years to come, but I do wish it had a longer warranty.
Overall, the Bowflex Series 7 appears to be an awesome machine, and hopefully it proves to be a workhorse that can standup to years of use.
So far, so good. Great machine.
I ordered the Bowflex Series 7 on 9/6/06. It was delivered via Eagle on 9/21/06. It was available for delivery on the 20th, but I wasn't able to receive it on that date.
The review from Consumer Reports and reviews here at Amazon was the deciding factor for my purchase. So far I am extremely happy with the treadmill. The only drawback that I can see is the heart rate monitor on the machine. It takes a LONG time to read the heart rate. It's practically useless. However, the package came with a remote monitor that works excellent.
Warning: The delivery. There was one guy who delivered the machine. A middle aged, strong man. But he really struggled with the thing. There should have been two men. I saw the box as it came off the truck and it was really beat up. And then with the one guy struggling with it, as he was getting the thing off the dolly in my garage, it came down hard on the floor. So here I am with a box that looks pretty beat up, and it hits hard on my garage floor. I worry about the delicate computer parts of the machine. I immediately contacted Amazon. They said if there was any problem, there is of course the return policy. Not sure how it would be returned if needed, as the box has to be pretty much demolished to get the thing completely out for assembly. But, so far, so good.
As you can see from my above paragraph, the machine is very heavy. I was able to bring in all parts except for the biggest part... the deck. My husband and two others really had to muscle that thing in. Yes, it can be folded and rolled, but not to get into my house and through hallways and doorways. Folded, it won't work. It was quite a job. Once the unit was where it needed to be, the assembly was a snap.
Like I said, so far so good. It is working great. I really like the machine. Just as good as the ones I've used at the gyms. I hope this will continue for a long time to come.
My heart is stronger now.
We've all heard the old Lakota Indian quote, "let me never judge another until I have walked 1000 miles in his moccasins." Well, I didn't want to judge this product until I had run 100 miles on its treads. Now that I've completed 100+ miles I can provide a review.
I've seen a lot of complaints about delivery. None here. Eagle put it right where we asked. I was at work when it was delivered but my wife asked them to bring it around the back of the house, down the steps into the basement and into it's permanent location. And that's what the delivery guys did. No problem.
Assembly was a breeze. I put it together in under an hour with my two young kids running around jumping on the box and asking questions the entire time. If you can follow simple instructions you can do this.
I wouldn't call it a space-saver since it takes a lot of space even when it's folded, but it's a big treadmill. What do you expect? It is maneuverable though. Lock it in the upright position, lean it back on its wheels and away you go.
This is a great product. The cushioned platform means my knees and feet do NOT hurt after running. If I run outside I'm in pain for at least the next day.
It runs quietly (although I do NOT).
The soft-landing feature when you lower it is a very nice touch.
The multiple running programs are great. I've used a few of them but for now I've settled on the run/walk program. A few minutes of running, half those minutes of walking, more running, more walking, etc.. When my heart rate gets down to where I want it during the walk phase, I like that I can override the speed setting and crank it back up to my running pace. So, you don't have to walk three full minutes after you've just run for six. If you're ready to hit it after one minute of walking you can.
I've used the incline a couple times. It works perfectly, but right now I'm focusing on getting my endurance where I want it to be. For me that means no incline, just 60 minutes of running and increasing the pace until I can start hitting my mileage goal consistently.
The heart rate handles are useless. I'm not sure if it's possible to make them work correctly but what's the point? You shouldn't be reaching out and grabbing those anyway. Why break your pace? The Polar heart monitor that comes with the treadmill is all you need. In fact, you shouldn't run without it. It's been interesting to see how, as I steadily increase my running distance, my heart has grown stronger. This is measurable with the output provided by the heart monitor. Amazing.
Everyone complains about the fan. Yep, I'll confirm that. The fan is weak. It might as well not be there. But, I didn't buy this thing for the fan. If it can generate any breeze at all, that's just a bonus.
Consider me one very satisfied customer. Also consider me a healthier customer than I was before I began using this fine piece of equipment.
