Product Description

The TC3000 offers an impressive array of electronics and features at a great mid-level value. It also incorporates the same workout speeds and ergonomic console design as our top-of-the-line TreadClimber machine - all at an attractive price.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31176 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Bowflex
• Model: TC3000
• Released on: 2007-06-13
• Dimensions: 55.25" h x 28.50" w x 46.00" l, 185.00 pounds

Features

• Reduce your exercise time with a super-efficient, low impact workout
• Tailor your workout specifically to your fitness and comfort level--from beginner to elite athlete--with 12 intensity settings
• Monitor every aspect of your workout, including speed, time, distance, calories burned, calories per minute, and total steps
• Features twelve intensity settings, six electronic functions, and five LCD readout windows
• Warranty: Three years on motor, two years on electronics and parts, and one year on hydraulics

Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you're just starting to get in shape or are a seasoned athlete, Bowflex's Treadclimber TC3000 Cardio Machine is a home fitness machine that offers an array of electronics and features to push your workout to the next level. Similar in function to a treadmill, this low-impact machine is engineered to burn fat without pounding your joints. It has unique dual treadles (rather than a single belt area surface) that rise up to cushion each step. This design eliminates the jarring impact of hard, flat surfaces and reduces the joint and muscle strain that can be part of other workout machines.

It has twelve intensity settings to tailor your workout specifically to your fitness and comfort level while six electronic functions allow you to track your speed, time, distance, calories burned, calories per minute, and total steps taken during your workout. Five LCD readout windows allow you to see all vital workout stats easily. Large footboards alongside the tread belts make starting or stopping exercise safe and easy. The speed of the TC3000 adjusts from 0.7 to 4.0 miles per hour for a casual stroll to serious power walking.

The TC3000 features an LCD screen display to track your speed, time, distance, calories burned, calories per minute, and total steps taken.

Key Features:

• Maximum speed: 0.7-4.0 miles per hour/1.1-6.4 kilometers per hour
• Resistance range: 0-12 levels
• Electronic functions: speed, distance, time, calories per minute, total calories, and total steps
• Computer indicator shows calories per minute and total calories burned
• Ergonomic console provides easy accessibility to water bottles and magazines
• Dimensions: 46 inches long by 28.5 inches wide by 55.25 inches tall (117 by 72 by 140 centimeters)
• Assembled weight: 185 pounds/84 kilograms
• Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds/136 kilograms

What's in the Box?
Bowflex Treadclimber TC3000 cardio machine, user's manual, warranty information

Manufacturer's Warranty
Motor - 3 years; parts - 2 years; electronics - 2 years; hydraulics - 1 year

Customer Reviews

You have to stick with it. . .
I got my machine earlier this year. As the other reviewer indicates, at first I really didn't like it. It was awkward and hard to use. I was really worried.

The second time I used it I slowed down the speed and worked on getting the feel for the machine. On a treadmill I always walk at about 4.5 MPH. So I set this machine initially to 4.0 MPH. That is much, much too fast for a beginner. (Don't worry it is still a good workout at 3.0 MPH.) That did it.

Now it is the easiest and best exercise machine I have ever used. I get a better workout than a treadmill with lots less stress and pain in my knees. It is more natural for me than an elliptical.

If you get one of these, you will love it. You just have to stick to it for a few times (it took me two workout sessions) to master it.

Not What It Seems
Because of the business of my life, I do not have the time to make it to a gym on a routine basis. Therefore, I take great consideration when it comes to investing in a piece of work-out equipment. I have been diligently using an elliptical for over a year now and it's done a fairly good job of working my lower body. But, it gets boring and it started to make my hips ache.

After researching the TreadClimber for over a year (the cost was a big factor for me), I decided I'd purchase it because it not only worked my lower body, but was versatile enough for cardio. So the "three-pieces-of-equipment-in-one" was a big selling point to me.

If I could go back, I would not have bought the TreadClimber and here's a few reason's why:

1. The hydraulics with the stepping are awkward and they do not go up and down on their own (cheaply engineered for the price I was paying). So, if you are like me and do not walk "perfectly", the machine will pull to one side - not moving up and down evenly. Therefore, you are spending more time in your workout "getting leveled out" then working effectively.
2. It is small width-size, so I cannot walk without smashing my hands into the side bars.
3. The treadles are slim and if you have larger feet (especially once you have sneakers on - I wear a woman's size 10), you are bound to hit the motionless sides and get catapulted several feet behind you.
4. Because of the increased chances of hitting the motionless sides, you must FOCUS on the treadles constantly, if you are to get the best work-out - which means NOT holding onto the side bars. It is discouraging and distracting to be staring at the belt for the entire workout.
5. Do not believe that the stair stepper is of any use. You are just going up and down on the treadles, this is not an effective work out.
6. The treadmill is misleading also. It is only of use if you wish to walk. It is very short and narrow to do anything else.
7. This model only goes to 4.0 mph. This speed will be met very quickly if you are doing a weekly work out regime.

With that said, the TreadClimber is effectively working my thigh and ab areas. Because I was so excited about my thousands of dollar investment, I quickly made room for my versatile TreadClimber and sold my elliptical -I wish now I wasn't so rash. This product is $1000 too expensive!

Great machine...very reliable over the long run
I bought this TC3000 Treadclimber when it was still Nautilus branded. So, I've had it for 4 or more years. I've really beaten it up. For a time I was on it for two hours a day at 4 mph (top speed). I still use it as a regular part of my aerobic routine (along with my ellipticals, and my rowers).

About 6 months ago I did replace the motor, but I was able to do it myself, but I have no complaints since it had lasted so long with no real maintenance issues. This is a great purchase and it is more reasonable than the TC5000 and has all the required bells and whistles with none of the higher priced frills. I have looked longingly at the newest high end model, but I have trouble justifying the price when the old workhouse is still going strong.