Quick Summary
If you didn’t know that the BXT216 is a folding home-use treadmill, you might think it’s a light commercial model from the performance specs. The 4.0 CHP motor and Comfort Tech deck suspension are high-end. The belt system has a three-ply track and 2.75″ rollers, which is exceptional for a home gym. Digital technology on Bowflex Results equipment is outstanding as well. An integrated 9-inch color screen is your portal to 11 built-in workouts and especially immersive cardio training with the Zwift exercise app. Four users can save their profiles, and workout data can be exported to the manufacturer’s Results mobile app or a variety of third-party fitness apps such as Apple HealthKit, Google Fit, and MyFitnessPal. A chest strap for wireless heart rate monitoring and an 8-week trial subscription to Dailyburn video workouts are also included with purchase. All in all, the new BXT216 exceeds our expectations for an under-$2000 treadmill.
Specifications
| Model | Bowflex BXT216 |
| Rating |
93.5%
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| List Price | $2,999 |
| Best Price | $1799 |
| Speed | 0 - 12 mph |
| Incline | 0 - 15% |
| Motor | 4.0 CHP |
| Deck | 22" x 60" |
| Belt | Durable 3-Ply 2.5mm |
| Folding? |  |
| Programs | Programs: 11 |
| Max. Weight | 400 lbs |
| Heart Rate | Wireless Monitoring |
| Dimensions | 84.5" x 38.5" x 54.7" |
| Display | 9" Color LCD |
| Cooling Fans | |
| Accessory Tray | |
| Speakers | |
| Quick Controls | |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Rating:
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 22″ wide x 60″ long workout surface.
- Folding treadmill frame.
- Three-ply tread belt that requires no maintenance.
- 4.0 CHP drive motor.
- Top speed of 12 mph.
- Power incline.
- 9″ full color screen.
- Burn Rate console shows per-minute calorie burn.
- Supports four user profiles.
- 11 built-in workout apps.
- Allows real-time customization of workouts.
- Includes 8 week trial of Dailyburn workouts.
- Includes ability to integrate with Zwift virtual workouts.
- Bluetooth connectivity for wireless stats sharing.
- Media shelf with USB charger.
- Wireless heart rate receiver & strap.
- Contact heart rate reader.
- Speed and incline controls built into the handgrips.
- Coated handrails.
- Water bottle holder and accessory tray.
- 400-pound load capacity.
Cons:
- Bowflex Results is new on the market and has not bee tested long-term use.
Full Review
The Bowflex Results T216 is a foldable treadmill designed for low maintenance and high performance. It carries a decent warranty for home use (2 years) and could likely hold its own against light commercial models. Some high-end features include a 4.0 CHP drive for serious running, a robust system of variable cushioning, a three-ply workout belt, and an oversized workout surface. Impressive workout variety is accessible with a 9″ color touchscreen. Besides the 11 built-in treadmill training programs, users can use Zwift digital workouts for treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes. Additionally, Dailyburn video access is supplied for 8 weeks.
Workout Programs
Bowflex Results cardio trainers have full-color workout displays. The BXT216 console has a 9-inch screen and eleven built-in training programs for speed training, calorie burn, and other objectives. With a unique real-time customization feature, you can save any speed and incline changes that you make during a workout.
Additionally the treadmill’s media shelf make it convenient to integrate external programs with your tablet computer. Zwift integration is also included with Bowflex Results trainers. Zwift lets you exercise in immersive digital environments such as parks, city sidewalks, and even underwater realms ot volcanoes! You can design a custom avatar and virtually train with your real-life friends in the Zwift platform.
Dailyburn workout video access is included for two months. Dailyburn lets you can get a tailored workout anytime, for on or off the treadmill. Here you can choose from light treadmill walking workouts, HIIT (high intensity interval training), yoga, pilates, strength training and much more. Choosing a just-right program is easy with the Dailyburn menu setup.
Features
This top-of-the-line model has a 4.0 CHP drive motor to support your toughest training. The workout belt is extra roomy at 22″ wide and 60″ long, giving any trainee enough room to run at top speed in comfort.
To support efficient weight loss, the BXT216 features a Burn Rate Console. The display indicates your calorie burn per minute to add motivation and help you train harder for longer.
For faster calorie burn and lean muscle definition, a power incline is included.
The 9″-wide color screen is backlit for easy viewing. The console has Bluetooth, a tablet computer ledge and a charging port. The Bluetooth connectivity lets users export data to the Bowflex Results app and other mobile apps for tracking fitness activity.
Four user profiles are supported, which helps make this a “family treadmill” in addition to a great trainer for the single runner.
The deck is very well-cushioned, even for trainees approaching the machine’s 400-pound weight limit. Called Comfort Tech, the high quality suspension system will minimize fatigue compared with outdoor running surfaces, promoting better endurance and faster progress toward fitness goals.
The BXT216 features a three-ply belt for maintenance-free performance and the belt rollers are 2.75 inches in diameter. Both of these specs are expected on light commercial treadmills but not on the average residential model.
A high quality wireless chest strap ships with the machine. Additionally Bowflex Results fitness machines have grip heart rate monitors on their handlebars.
Warranty & Guarantee
The factory-direct parts and labor warranties give excellent value for customers who buy Bowflex Results treadmills on sale. The warranty package includes:
2 Years Coverage
Additionally the BXT216 is sold with a six-week money-back guarantee.
Conclusion
Exceptional for its price class, the BXT216 will make an excellent addition to any home gym. It’s the top machine in the Bowflex Result series for a reason. This is a high end machine built to last that delivers all of the features and programs anyone could want out of a home treadmill. Highly recommend for anyone with enough space and/or money to fit it into their lives.
Rating 93.5/100
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