Bowflex Treadmill 10: Is This High-End Treadmill Right for Your Home Gym?

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With countless best treadmills to choose from, finding the perfect option for your home gym can feel difficult. The Bowflex Treadmill 10 is built to last, and packed with luxurious features that’ll make your cardio workouts both fun and comfortable.

The large running deck provides plenty of room for people of all sizes to run, walk or jog towards their fitness goals. We like the easy-to-use touchscreen for following along with JRNY classes to make your workouts engaging, and you can even stream your favorite shows directly on the screen. Comfortable handrails keep you secure while training on both incline and decline settings. 

However, no piece of fitness equipment is perfect, and the T10 Treadmill is no exception. In this review, we’ll dive deep into its features, including the pros and cons, and help you decide if the Bowflex Treadmill 10 is the right choice for you.

Key Features:

• Comfortable treadmill packed with features and a large deck
• Both decline and incline options
• Built-in HD touchscreen with JRNY integration

Spec Overview

The best features of the Bowflex Treadmill 10 are the large workout area, multiple incline settings and built-in tech tools.

Treadmills designed for home use are often on the smaller end and can feel a bit cramped. That’s not the case with the Bowflex T10. The running path is 22 inches wide by 60 inches long. Plus the 400 pound weight capacity, this treadmill a great option for runners of all shapes and sizes.

The 10-inch HD touchscreen display features built-in integration with Bowflex’s streaming workout service, JRNY. With JRNY you can take advantage of virtual coaching with trainer-led workouts and virtually exploring locations around the world. We love that you can even stream your favorite shows while you work up a sweat, thanks to integrations with Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max. All of these features require a JRNY membership, which starts at $19.99/month.

Another standout feature of the Bowflex Treadmill 10 is the decline setting, which isn’t included on most treadmills. On this treadmill, the incline can be adjusted from -5 percent to 15 percent. Decline treadmill running mimics outdoor downhill running allowing you to get a total body workout that fires up your legs. This treadmill can be set to any speed from zero to 12 miles per hour.

While the Bowflex T10 includes the soft drop folding system for storage, it’s quite bulky and may be difficult to move. So if you’re looking for a compact treadmill that you can fit under your desk, or stow away, this isn’t it. After assembly, the dimensions are 85 inches long x 39.6 inches wide x 65.3 inches high. The treadmill weighs 323 pounds, so it’s not exactly a lightweight machine. That large size allows it to accommodate up to 400 pounds of user weight.

Construction

The Bowflex Treadmill 10 is a folding treadmill, so you can move it around your home workout area if needed, just know that’s a heavy treadmill.

While this home treadmill is built to last, some users found assembling it was difficult, according to reviews on the Bowflex website. Bowflex offers in-home delivery and assembly, but it costs $349 compared to the standard delivery fee of $199.

Some users weren’t impressed with the heavy use of plastic along the outer shell, which may not feel very durable. However, Bowflex offers nice warranties to put your mind at ease. The T10 Treadmill includes a 15 years frame and motor warranty, five year mechanical parts warranty, one year electronics warranty and a two year labor warranty.

Working Out with the Bowflex Treadmill 10

Whether you’re looking for a treadmill for walking, running or interval training, the Bowflex Treadmill 10 is a solid option. Working out on this machine is designed to be easy and comfortable thanks to features like a built-in cooling fan, shelf for your phone or tablet and multiple hand grip positions. Plus, Comfort Tech deck cushioning is designed to provide a nice shock absorption with each step. The speed and incline can easily be adjusted with knobs in the handrails, or buttons on the main control panel.

While the built-in screen is a nice feature, it’s only 10 inches, which is smaller than many competitors. Some reviews have noted that the screen feels a bit small for how big the entire treadmill is.

The T10 Treadmill is the mid-range treadmill model for Bowflex. It’s very similar to the Bowflex Treadmill 22. However, the Bowflex Treadmill 22 has a 22-inch touchscreen compared to the T10’s 10-inch touchscreen. The T22 also comes with an extended handlebar grip and a greater maximum incline (20 percent versus 15 percent) compared to the Bowflex Treadmill 10. By comparison the BXT8J, which is the smallest of the three treadmills, does not include as many high-tech features, nor does it offer any decline options.

Extra features

Aside from the actual workout features, the Bowflex Treadmill 10 also has Bluetooth compatibility, so you can pair your own heart rate monitor, or use the included heart rate armband to monitor your progress. You can also pair your own Bluetooth audio to listen to your favorite playlist if you don’t want to use the built-in speakers.

The treadmill has two cupholders to stash a water bottle, keys or towel, as well as a media shelf if you want to use your phone or tablet as a display. Plus, a third storage shelf below the control pan lets you hold anything else you need to store.

Technology

The technology is pretty standard and comparable to many other treadmills on the market. You can use the large buttons to set your speed and incline in whole numbers, or use the smaller knobs to dial in the precise speed and incline you want to use.

Bowflex’s built-in screen is a great feature. However, without a paid JRNY subscription, you can’t use it for streaming media.

JRNY

JRNY integration is one of the main selling points of this treadmill, although it requires an active subscription ($19.99/month, $149/year).

Not only does JRNY include trainer-led classes and videos, it also serves up different programs to keep you motivated on your fitness journey including adaptive workouts. These workouts are tailored to you and get harder as you get fitter. Plus, you don’t have to stick to exercises just meant for your treadmill. You can hop off and grab your Bowflex dumbbells for a HIIT or strength-training workout with all while the app tracks your metrics, achievements and personal bests.

With JRNY you choose to run, walk or jog along beautiful virtual courses from around the world. We also love that you can stream your favorite movies and TV shows on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max so your workouts will never be boring.

You’ll need a strong Wi-Fi connection for optimal streaming, or you may find your classes a bit laggy, which is something to consider before stashing this in the corner of your basement. To be fair, you can use the JRNY app on any phone or tablet. Of all of the treadmill workout apps available, JRNY is one of the better options, especially when paired with a JRNY-specific machine.

For comparison the JRNY app is similar to the fitness app often paired with Nordictrack and Proform treadmills, iFIT. Both apps offer trainer-lead workouts and hundreds of virtual global running courses. The biggest difference is that JRNY gives you access to programs outside its platform such as streaming services.

Customer reviews

With an average of 4.6/5 stars from customer reviews on the Bowflex website, users seem to love this treadmill. One user wrote “I absolutely love the treadmill! It challenges me with the workouts provided by the JRNY app. I use it six days a week and honestly couldn't be happier with it.”

The most common negatives mentioned are the machine’s large size, weight and small screen. One reviewer wrote “I knew it'd be big, but it's big. Have a room dedicated for it. I do so I'm fortunate, but could see it being a huge problem.”

Another common complaint from users is that this machine is difficult to assemble. So much so that one person wrote, “If we had to put it together again we would never buy it.” Another called it a “nightmare to put together” with many users saying it was large, time consuming and holes or screws were missing. Others said it was “impossible to move” without the help of two people.

Assembly

Bowflex does offer a delivery and assembly option for an additional $349. A technician will deliver and assemble your new treadmill in the room of your choice, plus remove all the boxes and packing materials. 

For comparison, Bowflex’s standard delivery fee is $199.

FAQs

How much horsepower does the Bowflex Treadmill 10 have?

According to the Bowflex website, the company does not use horsepower to measure metrics on its machines. Instead, the company says the treadmill is equipped to handle speeds set by the machine and can handle a max weight capacity of 400 pounds.

Can you run on the Bowflex Treadmill 10?

Absolutely! You can choose any speed between zero to 12 miles per hour, and inclines ranging from -5 percent to 15 percent with plenty of deck space to run at any speed.

How much does the Bowflex Treadmill 10 weigh?

It weighs 323 pounds once assembled.

Can you use the Bowflex Treadmill 10 without a subscription?

Absolutely. You can use the treadmill on any manual settings without a subscription. Note that many of the smart features, including built-in media streaming, do require an active JRNY subscription. 

Final Thoughts

If you’re in the market for a treadmill that’s big, comfortable and has some nice built-in features, you’ll love the Bowflex Treadmill 10. Both beginners and advanced users alike will find it easy to use for a great cardio workout.

This Bowflex treadmill takes up quite a bit of space and is on the heavier end. The trade-off is its large workout deck, heavy-duty motor and a large range of decline and incline settings. Users who want to save space with a more lightweight treadmill will need to look elsewhere.

Prices are accurate and items in stock as of publish time.