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The Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill is the better version of the success Bowflex 3 Series. The treadmill is very sturdy, has a pleasant design and it also comes with a powerful 2.5 CHP motor and a roomy belt.

The Bowflex 5 Series treadmills have 12 workouts that add enough variety to your training sessions and a built in fan that will cool you down. The console has also the QuickIncline and the QuickSpeed systems for fast changing of incline & speed.

This model it one of the most successful treadmills for this price range and that is why you may find in numerous gym or health clubs.

Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill Specifications

1. Speed: 0 to 11 mph
This treadmill has a maximum speed of 11 mph, more than enough for a home trainer or a serious runner.

2. Inclination 0-12 %
You can make your training sessions harder by adjusting the treadmill incline. On the Bowflex 5 Series you can do it via a single touch and in the 0-12 degrees range.

3. Motor
The Bowflex 5 Series is powered by a 2.5 CHP motor.

4. The Belt
This treadmill comes with a roomy walking zone: 20’’ x 60’’ .The belt can accommodate all shapes and sizes and has the Strike Zone cushioning system

5. Warranty
Bowflex gives a 15 years warranty for frames a 10 years warranty for motor, a 2 years warranty for parts and electronics and 1 year for in house labor.

Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill Dimensions:
Unfolded - 83″ x 35″ x 55.25
Folded - 40.87″ x 35″ x 65.5″

Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill Special features

12 Built In Workouts
The Bowflex 5 Series treadmills comes with 12 workouts like distance goal, calorie gal , speed intervals or hill intervals. Also there are 2 custom programs.

Comfortable Running Surface
This treadmill has spacious running surfaces that comes with the StrikeZone cushioning system installed.The StrikeZone system provides and firm lift off and a soft landing.

SoftDrop technology
The 5 series is easy to store thanks to SoftDrop Technology. The machine folds up nicely and has 41″ x 35″ x 66 ” after folding. The wheels endure the treadmill portability.

The Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill can handle a a user weight up to 300 lbs.

The 5 Series Treadmills have these extra features: Grip Heart Rate Monitoring, 3-speed fan and a 4-window LED display.

Conclusion for Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill review

The Bowflex Series 5 Treadmill is the mid range treadmill from Bowflex between the Bowflex 3 Series models and Bowflex 7 Series treadmill. The machine is a sturdy, powerful and quiet one. But in the same time is very heavy and is not easy to move it around.

The belt can accommodate even a tall person because it is very generous in size. Also the Strike Zone cushioning system makes great job and is recommended for the ones with feet problems.

The Bowflex 5 series treadmills have the QuickIncline and QuickSpeed systems. You can set a new speed or incline with a single touch of a button and without having to press a button several times.

There also the 12 workout programs that offer enough variety and we also noted the built in fan with 3 preset positions.

The Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill is a strong machine designed for home users. It can be used by the ones that walk, jog and even by the runners. Overall this is a quality treadmill that can be the solution to your problems.

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