Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells, Treadclimber and the Exercise Equipment Revolution

Apr 14
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2008

Stephen Hans Erickson

Stephen Hans Erickson

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ObesessionFitness.com examines the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbells and the Bowflex line of Treadclimbers.

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Bowflex,Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells, Treadclimber and the Exercise Equipment Revolution Articles America's favorite home fitness equipment manufacturer, has helped millions of people achieve their desired health and fitness goals. The revolutionary Bowflex line of home exercise equipment delivers gym-quality workouts in your own home, helping you to lose pounds, get in better shape or completely transform your body.In this article we’ll concentrate on the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbells and the Bowflex line of Treadclimbers  -- two extremely popular Bowlex products -- and for good reason.The Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells exemplify one of the most progressive and versatile exercise equipment advances in recent years. You no longer need a rack with multiple dumbbells at various weights. The SelectTech series effectively replaces 17 sets of dumbbells using a unique dial system that allows you to easily modify the weight in 2.5 lb, 5 lb or 10 lb increments, depending on the model. The entire system uses one compact base that takes up about the space of one set of dumbbells.Bowflex offers the SelectTech Dumbbells in three models – the SelectTech 220, SelectTech 552 (the most popular) and SelectTech 1090. Manufactured in four primary models, the Bowflex Treadclimber provides an option for every fitness level and budget. They include the TC1000, TC3000, TC5000, and TC6000. Owning a Bowflex TreadClimber effectively gives you a treadmill, elliptical trainer, and Stairmaster all in one compact home exercise solution. The machine's unique combination of movements, utilizing two independently working platforms, is efficient and highly effective.The lowest priced option, the TC1000 features a 3.8 mph (6.1 kph) maximum walking speed, while the highest priced TC 6000 runs at a top speed of4.5 mph (7.2 kph). The TC3000 and TC5000 each top out at 4.0 mph (6.4 kph).There are numerous other important differentiating factors among the various Bowflex Treadclimber models. Beginning with the TC1000, all models include 3 basic functions -- Speed, Distance and Time. The TC3000 also includes Calories per Minute, Total Calories and Total Steps. The TC5000 then adds two additional functions -- the Climb Indicator and the Heart Rate Monitor. Finally, the high end TC6000 incorporates all of the above plus additional training programs, including Cross Training, Intervals, Plateau, The Brooklyn Bridge and The Golden Gate Bridge. The Heart Rate Monitor on the TC5000 and TC 6000 lets you accurately monitor optimal heart rate levels using an integrated display and wireless chest strap.We’ve examined two popular Bowflex products produced for very specific types of exercise. The Bowflex prestige is also evident in their line of complete home gyms. These include the Bowflex Revolution, Bowflex Ultimate, Bowflex Ultimate 2, Bowflex Xtreme SE, Bowflex Xtreme SE 2 and Bowflex Blaze.Bowflex has become the most popular name in fitness. They continue to innovate and produce home exercise options that will keep you motivated and on the path to reaching your fitness goals.