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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to questions commonly asked about Bowflex® TreadClimber® 3-in-1 home fitness machines. If you'd like more information, please call one of our friendly Customer Service representatives for assistance at (800) 436-7114, or click here to contact us by e-mail.
TC5000 - Compact and powerful
The TC5000 offers a more compact option for those individuals confined by space. With the same Bowflex® gym-quality construction, a durable motor, and electronic functions including eight functions - speed, distance, total steps, time, calories per minute, total calories, climb indicator and heart rate. The TC500 is our more space-efficient option.

The TC5000 is covered by a 5-year warranty on its durable motor, a 2-year warranty on its hydraulics, an amazing 3-year warranty on all electronics, and a 3-year warranty on all other parts (try getting that from other manufacturers).
For more information on the TC5000, click here.

Model TC3000 - Good Mid - Level Value!
This mid-level machine gives you an array of electronic functions, including personalized calorie counting and interactive controls indicating Speed, Total Steps and Distance Traveled. With the TC3000, you can meet specific workout targets and any long-range fitness goals, making it a super good machine to build a strong fitness program. Its robust warranty covers 3 years on motor, 1 year on hydraulics and 2 years on electronics and all other parts.
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Model TC1000 - Basic Model for the Budget Minded!
TC1000 is the most affordable way to get the health benefits of the revolutionary TreadClimber® fitness machine. Simplified features offer a special value to cost-conscious customers. TC1000 electronically tracks the Time and Distance of your workout. Its warranty is 1 year on motor, 1 year on electronics and all other parts and 1 year on hydraulics.
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The TC5000, TC3000 and TC1000 fit into a 2.5 x 4 foot area.

But even with their small size, these machines pack a powerful workout into its sleek and streamlined design.

The TreadClimber® machine is also quiet enough that you can workout while listening to the TV or music, and without disturbing others in the house.
The secret is in the TreadClimber® 3-in-1 fitness machine's unique "Dual-Treadles" that combine the intense calorie-burning movements of a treadmill, stairclimber, and elliptical trainer all into 1 fluid motion. Only the TreadClimber® machine allows you to STEP FORWARD (like a treadmill) and STEP UP (like a stairclimber) at the same time, while also experiencing LOW IMPACT (like an elliptical), and smoothly following your own natural stride pattern.

This means you are actually using more large muscle groups at the same time when you exercise on a TreadClimber® machine. And because you are working more muscles in that one simple and easy movement, you'll burn calories in the shortest amount of time possible. In fact, in 30 minutes, you'll burn up to 2 times more calories than on a treadmill at the same speed!

And the most amazing thing is that your TreadClimber® machine will let you efficiently exercise at slower speeds so you don't have to over-exert yourself during the workout. In fact, you get high calorie burns without running!

Plus, the TreadClimber® machine offers low-impact exercise. Since it allows for a natural stride and the "Dual-Treadles" come up to meet your feet, there are no hard, jarring steps or knee-straining climbs with TreadClimber®.

In short, the TreadClimber® fitness machine gives you a better workout faster, and with less stress to the body ... saving you time and saving you pain. Click here to view our exercise demo.
Everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can benefit from the TreadClimber® machine. Its variable-speed, low-impact walking motion makes it a great exercise we can all do for the rest of our lives.

If you want to lose weight and inches, tone-up, or simply want a healthier, more active lifestyle, you will benefit from the Bowflex® TreadClimber® 3-in-1 fitness machine - we guarantee it!

>>Click here to view our Exercise Demo.

Note: before starting this or any exercise program consult with your physician.
Clinical studies at New York's Adelphi University laboratory confirm that a TreadClimber® machine burns up to 2 times more calories in 30 minutes as a treadmill at the same speed!

You see, the TreadClimber® machine allows you to perform more movements at the same time - walking forward while stepping up - while a treadmill allows you only to walk forward. So you actually work more major muscles on a TreadClimber® machine than on a treadmill.

Imagine. In the time it takes you to warm up on a treadmill, you're already stripping off the pounds on the TreadClimber® machine. Which machine would you rather work out on?

Click here to compare the calorie burning power of a TreadClimber® to other workout machines.
You know, one of the common misperceptions about exercise is that it needs to be grueling or painful in order for it to be effective. Yet the exact opposite is true for the TreadClimber® machine.

You see, the TreadClimber® machine's unique exercise is so effective, it allows you to work out at slower speeds. That's right - slower speeds! And even though you are actually working more muscles (by climbing and walking at the same time), using the TreadClimber® machine feels as easy and as "fluid" as walking in water.

That makes the TreadClimber® machine an extremely low impact exercise...because the unique "Dual-Treadles" rise up to meet your feet as you walk.

So the TreadClimber® fitness machine is not only easy to do, it's also easy on your body.
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This happens to most new TreadClimber® users and is nothing to worry about. First, check to make sure the dials on both hydraulics are set to the same number. If they are on the same setting, then most likely you're still getting used to stepping evenly on the TreadClimber® machine. Each of us has a leg that we tend to put more weight on, which can cause one step to "bottom out" while the other remains higher up. Move closer to the console and practice taking more even strides. After a few tries, this movement should become natural to you.
The TreadClimber® machine comes mostly preassembled, but still requires some final assembly on your part. We provide detailed instruction manuals with every machine. The process usually takes 1 to 2 hours and does require two people because of some heavy lifting.
Nautilus, Inc provides the following warranty to the original purchaser. Bowflex® TreadClimber® machines are warranted to the original purchaser. Bowflex® TreadClimber® machine limited warranties cover all defects in material or workmanship but do not cover commercial use or misuse by the consumer. Click here to view warranty period information for each TreadClimber® cardio machine. Click here for more information on our consumer warranty policy.
You will receive an email confirmation when your order ships. This email will contain a link to track your shipment.

For the TC6000, you will receive a call from a Nautilus, Inc. approved delivery service to schedule you delivery.
Once you've placed your order online at BowflexTreadClimber.com, we'll send an e-mail to the address you provided during checkout, confirming your order has been submitted. Your TreadClimber® equipment should ship in approximately 2-4 weeks. You can also check the status of your order online. You will need to enter your order number and billing zip code to track the status of your order. This information can be found on the confirmation email you received when you placed your order. Click here.

Once your order is shipped, you should receive an e-mail containing a tracking code. If you have additional questions, please contact our Customer Service department toll free at (800) 436-7114.
Your order begins processing as soon as you click the "Submit" button. After submission, it may be possible to cancel your order by calling us directly. Once inventory has been allocated to your order, it cannot be canceled. IMPORTANT: Any attempts to cancel your order after it moves into the shipping process does not guarantee the order will not be shipped.

If you change your mind about the order or we are unable to stop your order, you can return any unwanted items in accordance with our return policy.
You may use the following payment methods:
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If you have questions, please contact our Bowflex® TreadClimber® Customer Service department by:
  • Sending an e-mail to customerservice@TreadClimber.com.
  • Calling us toll free at 1-800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458).
  • Sending a written request to the following address:

    TreadClimber® Customer Service
    16400 SE Nautilus Drive
    Vancouver, WA 98683


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