The Treadclimber is a unique machine that claims to combine the major benefits of a treadmill, a stair climber and an elliptical machine all in one. This machine is like a hybrid stair climber and treadmill. It has two separate, smaller treadmill belts (one for each foot) that you walk on. These individual platforms also move up and down, meeting every step you take.

Treadmills are the most popular piece of home exercise equipment sold today and are very beneficial for cardiovascular work outs and increasing heart rate. Elliptical machines mimic the advantages of a treadmill while adding additional benefits to strengthening additional core muscle groups including your legs,lower body and arms. Stairclimbers offer intense cardiovascular work outs but are often too intense for novices to use and an elliptical machine is usually a better entry level choice.

Using the Bowflex Treadclimber

Regardless of your experience level using exercise equipment the treadclimber feels awkward when using it for the first week or so and even more so if you are a experienced user. Many users say it feels like walking through sand up a hill.

Through this unique system your cardio workout is intensified by increasing your heart rate quicker, utilizing and working additional core muscle groups as well as burning more calories in the process. According to Bowflex and over twenty research trials, you can burn up to three times the calories as compared to working out on a treadmill.

One of the biggest advantages of this piece of exercise equipment is due to its unique design as it helps to minimize impact on knees and various joints. This low impact cardio workout would be beneficial to absolutely anyone regardless of fitness level or age.

Overall there are several important disadvantages to note, one being the overall complexity of the actual design. As the Bowflex Treadclimber is very sophisticated in its design logically this could mean an increased potential for broken or worn out parts during the lifespan of the machine. I would recommend getting an extended warranty just to be safe. As well, this is an expensive machine so make sure that it is what you are exactly looking for and meets your particular requirements.

Despite several drawbacks we would recommend this machine to anyone looking for a well built machine that gives an excellent cardio work out while minimizing impact to your knees and other joints. As well, advanced users will appreciate not having to switch to three different machines during their work out.

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