Rating Summary
“Bowflex Treadclimber took some time to get used to!”
- walking and running, Daily exerciser
- Pros
- minimal impact, time-saver
- Cons
- expensive
Bowflex Treadclimber Treadmill —
Ok, so my body doesn't look like the woman who is on the Treadclimber infomercials. I haven't gotten those "six pack" abs or developed those amazing legs. When we first bought this I was definitely excited but soon learned I had to actually change the way I walked ... otherwise by butt was going to be flung backwards and I'd be face first smacking my head on the bottom end of the machine!!! There are separate treddles ... one for each foot. Your feet must be pointed in front (you can't duck walk this) otherwise this machine is not the one for you. It took me several weeks to be able to walk just on the treadmill portion of this without stumbling and holding onto the handles. After finally getting used to the change I made it to the treddles moved up and down in the stepping fashion. Now I had to learn not to step so hard otherwise I was making the treddle pound hard against the bottom.
I've had my machine now about three years. I would suggest everyone who purchases one make sure to read the instruction booklet, including the periodic maintenance for the machine. It does keep the machine running smoothly.
It took me many months to be able to go any length of time on this machine, using a higher incline along with the stepping motion...but I think most of all this has strengthened my heart and lungs ... I don't tire as easily when I am taking the steps in a building, or walking the mountain roads where we now live. I'm glad I made the purchase.
