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Setup was straightforward, took between 30-45 minutes (tools provided), and after plugging it in, the Series 7 treadmill was ready to roll. I found everything worked well and it is definitely a solid machine, as advertised. The only problem I encountered was getting the cardiac programs to work. In commercial machines, you simply input your age, weight, etc., and the treadmill starts up, then sets the workload based on the cardiac range that was preset for you, based on age, weight, etc. In other words, as you start the treadmill, it will increase/decrease your workload to maintain that ideal cardiac range workout. Well, with the Series 7, it was not quite that easy, but it does seem to work. After calling the friendly customer service, I was instructed to use one of the 4-5 cardiac programs, and it did work similarly, however, you must FIRST get your heartbeat up to the recommended range, (i.e., the treadmill won't increase the workload to increase your heartbeat, you must do that manually). Once you've exercised to the point that your heartbeat is within the correct range, the treadmill will at that point endeavor to keep it within that range. I did not try the other cardiac programs, just the one customer service recommended, so they apparently work the same way. Somewhat of a minor inconvenience, which is the only reason I gave it the 4 star rating. As always, I had absolutely no problems ordering thru Amazon - thanks.

Upon delivery, the cardboard box had a 12 x 12 inch hole in it; annoying but nothing was damaged inside. The delivery company did the job without complaints (I did request the delivery guy to take the treadmill INTO my house (15 feet past entry door, which was my living room; versus leaving it on the porch). It is only a one-story ranch home, but that still saved me a ton of work - remember, it weighs 300lbs. I advise ordering at least a 6-7 foot matt to place below the treadmill, especially if you have carpet (to keep fibers/debris from entering the treadmill).

After several weeks of daily use by three members of my family, I can say the Series 7 still feels like a solid well-made treadmill. It was a bit pricier than some other treadmills with similar features, but I have no regrets and I am glad I chose the Bowflex Series 7. Get more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.