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The Bowflex 3 series Treadmill is the low end model in the Bowflex folding line .This line includes two other success models: The Bowflex 5 Series and the Bowflex 7 series. This machine doesn’t have a extraordinary design but compensate with the materials and components quality.

The Bowflex 3 series is entry level machine and the economy made by Bowflex is seen in the motor power (only 1.75 CHP) and some plastic components. Overall the machine doesn’t look bad but we will not recommend it to the ones that want to run. The 3 series is simply made for walkers or light trainers.

Bowflex 3 Series Treadmill Specifications

1. Speed: 0 to 10 mph
The Bowflex 3 series has a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour which is the standard value for an economy treadmill but enough for a home user.

2. Inclination 0-12 %
The 3 series model has a top incline of 12 degrees and you can easy adjust the incline with the side buttons.

3. Motor
This Bowflex model is powered by a 1.75 HP CHP motor.

4. The Belt
The belt is a 1 ply one and has the walking surface with these dimensions: 20’’ x 54’’.The belt comes with a Strike Zone cushioning system.

5. Warranty
The 3 series have a 15 years warranty for frame, a 10 years one for motor, a 2 years warranty for parts & electronics, and 1 year one for labor.

Bowflex 3 Series Treadmill Dimensions:
Unfolded - 77″L x 35″W x 55.25″H
Folded - 39″L x 35W” x 60″H

Bowflex 3 Series Treadmill Special features

6 preset workouts
This Bowflex model comes with 6 built in workouts that cover the cardio, fat burning, intervals and running trainings. There is also a manual workout.

SoftDrop Technology
The Bowflex 3 series treadmills are easy to store and move because of the SoftDrop tech. This model folds up nicely and has built in wheels for portability.

Led Display
The console features a 4 window Led Display with a 10×21 Dot Matrix.

The Bowflex 3 Series Treadmill can keep a maximum user weight up to 275 lbs.

The 3 Series Treadmills comes also with the following: Bottle/Cup Holders and Heart Rate Monitoring

Conclusion for Bowflex 3 Series Treadmill review

The Bowflex 3 series is part of a series of folding treadmills created by the same company. There are the 3 series, the 5 series and the 7 series. As you probably realized from the name this model is the low end one.

The assembling of this model is very straightforward because the parts are labeled and the assembly pictures are really self explanatory. This is a heavy machine and is almost imposable to be moved by a single person. Make sure you have someone to help you when the treadmill is delivered.

This machine is part of a success series and you will see this as soon as you start using. Even if the motor is not a very powerful one it will easily do the job. The machine is a solid one and even if doesn’t have the spark of a Bowflex 7 series it will win your heart very fast.

Overall the Bowflex 3 series treadmill is a highly recommend machine for the one that have only $1000 to spend. If you a heavy trainer/runner and still want a Bowflex you can look for the 5 or 7 series.

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