Pulling in high ratings from users and sitting at a discount price of around $999, the Bowflex Series 3 is a popular option for treadmill buyers on a budget.
But is it good buy for you and how does it stack up against other economy treadmills?
Here's a quick review to help you decide:
Quick Stats:
Price: $999
Motor: 1.75 HP
Speed: 0.5-10 MPH
Incline: 0-12%
Treadbelt: 20 x 54"
Folding: Yes
Heart Rate Control: No
Workout Programs: 6
Warranty: Frame - 15 years, Motor - 10 years, Parts/Electronics - 2 years, Labor - 1 year
Strengths:
Folding - The series 3 folds up (manually) for easy storage - especially helpful if you don't have much space. (Folds up to a compact 41" x 35" x 66 ” size).
Great User Reviews - The user reviews on Amazon are excellent - averaging 5 out of 5 stars for the Bowflex series 3. Many buyers liked the fact that it felt solid and stable. Plus it was affordable and easy to set up.
Miscellaneous - Other nice touches include 2 bottle holders and 6 workout programs including manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, and hill intervals.
Solid Warranty - While it isn't the best warranty out there, it's still very good - especially for a treadmill under $1000. The warranty covers the frame for frame for 15 years, motor for 10 years, parts/electronics for 2 years and labor for 1 year.
Weaknesses:
We would have liked to see a higher motor power (it's a little low at 1.75 HP). And while the warranty is decent, it's not the best one out there.
Bowflex hasn't really updated their treadmills over the past few years and several other brands like Nordic track and Smooth are overtaking them with newer gadgets, higher powered motors, better warranties, etc.
Overall Conclusion:
If you can get this treadmill for under $1000, it's a pretty good value. It offers a decent warranty, fair sized treadbelt, stable feel, heart rate monitor, 6 built in user programs and an overall sleekly designed look.
Plus user reviews are excellent, the overall look and console are attractive and it's affordable for most buyers.
The Bowflex Series 5 and Series 7 treadmills offer you more in terms of user programs, motor power and walking area. But if you're on a budget and still want a Bowflex, you'll probably be happy with the Series 3.
Where To Buy:
You can buy the Series 3 at Amazon. You can read the latest customer reviews and even get free shipping which will save you a few hundred dollars.
