The Bowflex Series 5 Treadmill offers:

• A powerful 2.5 horsepower continuous-duty motor
• 12 workout programs (rather than six with the Series 3)
• A larger walking and running surface area that measures 20 inches wide by 60 inches long

The Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill offers:

• A powerful 3.0 horsepower continuous-duty motor
• 15 workout programs (rather than 12 with the Series 5)
• Speed up to 11 miles per hour
• A maximum user weight capacity of 300 pounds

Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill Product Description
With a fold-up capability for easy storage and durable construction for rugged use, the Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill is an intense cardio workout system for the home gym. It offers a 1.75 horsepower continuous-duty motor; six workout programs for workout variety (including manual, cardio, fat burn, and hills); grip heart rate monitoring; and an LED computer display to track your metrics as you exercise.

A generously sized walking and running belt surface area measures 20 by 54 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 looking for a slow walk or a fast run, the Series 3 has a speed range up to 10 miles per hour and an incline grade up to 12%, allowing you to customize your workout pace and program every time. Maximum user capacity weight is 275 pounds.

Specifications:

• Speed range: 0.5-10 miles per hour/0.8-16.1 kilometers per hour
• Incline range: 0-12%
• 1.75 horsepower continuous-duty motor
• Six workout programs: manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, and hill intervals
• Grip heart rate monitoring
• Four-window LED computer display with 10 x 21 dot matrix
• Product dimensions: 77 inches long by 35 inches wide by 55.25 inches tall/196 by 89 by 140 centimeters
• Folded dimensions: 39 inches long by 35 inches wide by 60 inches tall/99 by 89 by 152 centimeters
• Machine weight: 298 pounds/135 kilograms
• Maximum user weight: 275 pounds/125 kilograms
• Power requirements: 120VAC 15A non-GFI grounded outlet
• Strike Zone deck cushioning provides soft landing and firm lift-off
• One-ply belt
• Rollers measure 2 inches/5 centimeters
• Walking/running surface area measures 20 inches wide by 54 inches long/51 by 137 centimeters
• Two bottle/cup holders

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.

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

What's in the Box?
Bowflex Series 3 treadmill, user's manual, warranty information