Bowflex TreadClimber TC100 Review

The fact that you get three machines in one with the TC100 gives you the benefits of all of them, allowing you to target more muscle groups and challenge yourself in ways you’re not able to on a traditional treadmill.

The “Just Walk” workout is also easier on your knees and joints, with less impact than you find on other machines, and you can burn more calories per minute as well, allowing you to complete your workouts in less time.

For those of you who would prefer not to jog or run, the TC100 gives you the ability to burn a lot of calories (up to 2 1/2 x more per minute than on a typical treadmill according to the company) by simply walking on the machine.

This is a big plus for many users. The max speed on the TreadClimbers is just 4 mph. Obvious, if you are a runner, this is not the machine for you.

At only 57″ long, the TC100 is quite compact, making it ideal for home gyms. At its highest, the two independent belts, called treadles, will only be 14.5″ from the floor.

So to figure out whether this machine will fit in your home, add the height of the tallest user to 14.5″, then add a few inches of clearance space. It also comes with transport wheels for portability.

If you compare the TC100 to the typical treadmill at about 80″ long, you can really see the space saving difference.

The TC100 has a new interactive LCD display, a charging station with USB, a redesigned media shelf, Quick Start option and a rear platform for easy entry.

Although you can get a great workout on this 3 in 1 machine (treadmill, elliptical, stepper) as we mention above it has a max speed of only 4 mph. So if you prefer to jog or run some of the time, you are out of luck with this machine. A traditional treadmill allows you to walk, jog or run so there is more diversity.

Although you can track your workouts via Bluetooth on the up-level TC200, the TC100 does not currently have that capability.

As with many of the Bowflex machines, the warranty on the TC100 is not great. You are only covered for a period of two years, which is sub-par for such an expensive machine.

But user reviews have been quite positive on the TreadClimbers and customer service seems to be better than with most companies. So hopefully you will not have any issues with your machine.

The TreadClimbers have been very big sellers for Bowflex, and the new and improved models are likely to be even more popular due to their advanced features and capabilities.

Take a look at the new TC100 model and see if it’s the right choice for you. You can watch product videos on the company site to give you a better idea of how it works and how it compare to the traditional treadmill.

If you can afford it, the Bowflex TC200 has a lot more to offer, including built in workout programs that the TC100 does not have, wireless heart rate monitoring for more accuracy, Bluetooth workout tracking and a better warranty.

It’s a lot closer to a traditional machine feature wise, and is definitely worth considering if budget allows.

If not, the TC100 is a perfectly good machine for effective walking workouts, a solid, compact trainer that will fit well in your home gym.