Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill Review

The Basics: the Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill is the entry-level model in the Bowflex treadmill line, with a focus on durability, and basic features.

The 1.75 continuous duty horsepower motor can achieve a speed of 10 miles per hour. The incline grade is 12%.

Both of these should suffice for the average runner or walker.

Six workout programs are included, for manual, cardio, fat burn, and a handful of others.

This treadmill also folds, for convenient storage. Maximum user capacity weight is 275 pounds.

Read on for our reviews summary . . .

Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill	Key Features
	1.75 HP Continuous Duty Motor
	Incline range: 0-12%
	Six exercise programs, such as cardio, fat burn, hills, and manual
	Strike Zone deck cushioning
	Walking/running belt area measures 20 by 54 inches
	Hand grip heart rate monitor
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Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill - Reviews Summary

Some consistent criticisms we found in our reviews analysis: the 1.75 HP motor is too weak for anyone who intends to use this treadmill for serious running, or who may be overweight.

The 20x54 deck is too short for taller users. (Anyone over 6'0.) And, the lack of a wireless heart rate monitor rates as a negative.

On the plus side, reviewers praised the attractive design, the price (under $1,000), and the stability of the machine. Most felt that this is a good deal if you are interested in walking indoors, and perhaps light jogging.

What Our Review Sources Think

Drawbacks cited from consumers: the treadmill is quite heavy and you'll need assistance setting it up, and the heart rate monitor sensors seemed inaccurate to one of the consumer reviewers. Also, taller users complained that the deck seemed a bit short.

TreadmillSensei.com:

This expert reviewer (a fitness equipment tech), awarded the Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill only 2 out of 5 stars. While he praised the sleek, attractive design, he gave this machine low marks for the 1.75 HP motor (too weak), the 20x54 deck (too short), and the 1-ply belt (too easily frayed).

ExerciseEquipmentExpert.com:

Another expert reviewer (a certified personal trainer), likes this machine's design and price, but doesn't like the 1.75 HP motor and the deck. He encourages users to upgrade to the other Bowflex treadmill models, for more features, a larger running area, and more powerful motor.

Treadmill-ratings-reviews.com:

This professional reviewer (former executive for a major exercise equipment company), feels this treadmill is a decent-budget priced model.

However, he also cited the 1.75 HP motor and believes that because of it, this machine would be best suited for walkers, not runners. He also suggests that if you weigh over 225 pounds, you should consider upgrading to the Series 5 or Series 7 models, both of which use a more powerful motor.

Conclusion: The highest marks for the Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill, interestingly, from consumers. Most users commented that this treadmill served their fitness goals and met their expectations.

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