| autilus treadclimber (now called the Bowflex | | | | that: |
| Treadclimber) is one of the most popular incline | | | | > TreadClimber users burned 321 calories in 30 |
| trainers on the market today. (Incline trainers are | | | | minutes at 3 mph. |
| similar to treadmills but the design emphasis is placed | | | | > Treadmill users burned only 150 calories in 30 |
| on incorporating higher inclines into the machine.) | | | | minutes at the same speed |
| The big advantage of a Treadclimber is that you can | | | | This means you can lose weight faster and get a |
| burn 2X the calories in a single workout as compared | | | | more effective workout in less time. |
| to walking on a treadmill. | | | | - Lower Impact Workout |
| Is it a good value for you? Here's what you need to | | | | Walking on a Treadclimber causes less impact on the |
| know before buying: | | | | joints and ligaments than several other exercise |
| What Is It? | | | | machines, including running on a treadmill. |
| A Treadclimber is a hybrid treadmill / stair climber. It | | | | This gives you less chance of injury - especially if |
| has two dual treadles (as opposed to one used in | | | | you're a frequent exerciser and concerned about the |
| treadmills) that lift to meet each step as you walk. If | | | | strain on your joints. |
| you've seen the infomercials, you know how cool this | | | | - Better Body in Less Time |
| looks. | | | | Who has time to spend slogging it out in a gym for |
| The advantage is that you are walking on an incline | | | | hours, dieting like mad and straining to lose 1-2 |
| (hence the term 'incline trainer') and burning more | | | | pounds a week? |
| calories than you would on a treadmill. Note however | | | | Some tread climber users lose up to 5 pounds a |
| that you're also doing more work so if you're new to | | | | week - which makes a huge difference in the way |
| exercising, give yourself some time to adjust to the | | | | your body looks and feels. This is a huge |
| higher fitness level. | | | | encouragement to continue towards your goal. |
| What Options Do You Have? | | | | Weaknesses: |
| Nautilus Treadclimbers come in 5 different models, | | | | Probably the number one complaint about these |
| ranging from the TC1000 ($1599) up to the monster | | | | machines is that they take a long time to assemble. |
| TC6000 ($3399). | | | | So if you're not the handy type, grab a friend who's |
| Main differences between the models include | | | | good at putting things together and bribe them with |
| warranty length, console options and design (more | | | | a pizza and beer to help you set up the machine |
| advanced as you go up in price), maximum walking | | | | when it comes. |
| speeds, heart rate monitors and unit weights (heavier | | | | Also realize that the higher end models are built with |
| unit weights mean more stable feeling machines). | | | | a higher grade of construction so they will probably |
| The most popular model is the Bowflex TC 5000 | | | | hold up a lot better over the long term than the |
| ($2299) - probably because it has a 'Best Buy' rating | | | | cheaper units - especially with the hydraulics. |
| from Consumer Guide, a lengthy warranty, advanced | | | | And finally, with top speeds of around 4.0 MPH, |
| console and extra program options. | | | | these machines are not appropriate for running. If |
| Nautilus Treadclimber Reviews: | | | | you're looking for a machine for running, consider a |
| Treadclimbers rate fairly well with experts and users. | | | | high end treadmill instead. |
| The lower end models (TC 1000 and TC 3000) on | | | | Summary |
| average rate around 3 out of 5 stars and the higher | | | | The real beauty of the Nautilus Treadclimber is it's |
| end models (TC 5000) rate around 4.5 out of 5 stars | | | | ability to get you excited about working out. Let's |
| with users at epinions. | | | | face it - it's a cool machine. Plus it gives you faster |
| The Treadclimber TC 5000 was also given a 'Best | | | | results than most other machines which will continue |
| Buy' rating by Consumer Guide. And Consumer | | | | to motivate you to keep you using it. And for those |
| Reports says: | | | | who don't have much time to exercise, this may be |
| "The TreadClimber offers excellent aerobic exercise | | | | the machine to help you get more done in less time. |
| with less joint impact than you would get on a | | | | Because incline walking also helps build muscle as well |
| treadmill." | | | | as burn calories, you're actually increasing lean muscle |
| Strengths: | | | | mass. This gives you a faster metabolism and you |
| - Burn More Calories in Less Time | | | | continue to burn calories post workout - even while |
| You can burn up to twice as many calories in 30 | | | | you sleep. So for many people - a Treadclimber is |
| minutes as a treadmill at the same speed. | | | | well worth the money. |
| After 22 different research trials, researchers found | | | | |