Bowflex Tread Climber

Gemme · 11-20-2010, 04:43 PM

Dapper, there are quite a few different types of ellipticals. There are some that don't have arms that move at all. This is what I refer to as the evil elliptical in the Reunion Workout Challenge thread. It has arms along the side to use for balance and to measure your heart rate and then two sets of small arms directly in front of you to hold onto or to hang a towel, etc. This specific type (if I think about it, I'll get you the model info when I go to the gym tomorrow) puts ALL of the work on your lower body and works certain parts according to where you grasp the handles. If nothing else, it will make you SWEAT.

DapperButch · 11-20-2010, 06:05 PM

Excellent info., Snacktime and Gemme. You gave me what I needed in terms of an elliptical. Sounds as though if I wanted to get one of those I could, even if I can't use my arms right now....great info.

So then, how about the Bowflex tread climber? Who has one????

SnackTime · 11-20-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Excellent info., Snacktime and Gemme. You gave me what I needed in terms of an elliptical. Sounds as though if I wanted to get one of those I could, even if I can't use my arms right now....great info.

So then, how about the Bowflex tread climber? Who has one????

I would LOVE to have one myself

Does that count? lol

DapperButch · 11-20-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SnackTime

I would LOVE to have one myself

Does that count? lol

Nope.

DapperButch · 11-21-2010, 12:50 PM

Bump! Still wanting to hear from someone who has a tread climber!

Gemme · 11-22-2010, 03:25 PM

Dapper, I took a peek at the elliptical I was talking about earlier. It's a Cybex 750A.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/CYBEX-750A-Arc-Trainer/dp/B002VL95N4"]Amazon.com: CYBEX 750A Arc Trainer: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

As you can see, it's pretty big, so if you were looking for something that would break down or fold up, this won't work. There's also a 750AT model.

I hope this helps.

shadows papa · 11-22-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Bump! Still wanting to hear from someone who has a tread climber!

Dapper, I did some serious research into the TreadClimber a couple of years back because it intrigued me. I detest treadmills,steppers,ellipiticals, etc but the thought of a combo of all three did make me look twice. All the reviews I have read say the same thing...."It works for weight/fat loss, but it's loud and it breaks a lot" I had a Bowflex Ultimate 2 weight machine at one time,and I loved it. Their customer service is second to none but you either have to install replacement parts for the TreadClimber yourself,or pay their service people to come out and do it. The issues seem to be with either the treadles or the belt. They seem to wear out rather quickly for such an expensive machine. When I do use an elliptical at my school gym it gives you the option of using the arm handles to work your upper body. One thing that I found that works for me is to push my feet down hard into the cradles while working my arms on the handles. This increases resistance AND provides an isometric workout for your quads. Hope this helps!

DapperButch · 11-22-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Dapper, I took a peek at the elliptical I was talking about earlier. It's a Cybex 750A.

Amazon.com: CYBEX 750A Arc Trainer: Sports & Outdoors

As you can see, it's pretty big, so if you were looking for something that would break down or fold up, this won't work. There's also a 750AT model.

I hope this helps.

Thank you, Gemme. I appreciate you taking the time to write this down/send me the link.

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Originally Posted by shadows papa

Dapper, I did some serious research into the TreadClimber a couple of years back because it intrigued me. I detest treadmills,steppers,ellipiticals, etc but the thought of a combo of all three did make me look twice. All the reviews I have read say the same thing...."It works for weight/fat loss, but it's loud and it breaks a lot" I had a Bowflex Ultimate 2 weight machine at one time,and I loved it. Their customer service is second to none but you either have to install replacement parts for the TreadClimber yourself,or pay their service people to come out and do it. The issues seem to be with either the treadles or the belt. They seem to wear out rather quickly for such an expensive machine. When I do use an elliptical at my school gym it gives you the option of using the arm handles to work your upper body. One thing that I found that works for me is to push my feet down hard into the cradles while working my arms on the handles. This increases resistance AND provides an isometric workout for your quads. Hope this helps!

Thanks for the info. Yes, I have a bowflex for strength training also, and found it to be a very solid machine. That is why the tread climber is a strong consideration for me (b/c it is made by Bowflex).

I'll have to look for reviews too, was just hoping to find someone here who has one. Thanks so much for the info.

11-20-2010, 04:43 PM	#1
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11-22-2010, 03:25 PM	#6
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,927 Times in 25,666 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Dapper, I took a peek at the elliptical I was talking about earlier. It's a Cybex 750A. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/CYBEX-750A-Arc-Trainer/dp/B002VL95N4"]Amazon.com: CYBEX 750A Arc Trainer: Sports & Outdoors[/ame] As you can see, it's pretty big, so if you were looking for something that would break down or fold up, this won't work. There's also a 750AT model. I hope this helps. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.