Treadclimber?

SteadySunshine

I recently bought the most expensive of the three tread climbers.. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with them, and if so, What was your routine and what was your weight loss? Thanks for answers everyone!

SteadySunshine

Anyone?

Ichbinceiling

My friend has one. I was on it for like 2 minutes and I was out of breath quickly. I'm sure theres success stories if you google it. However, those things are expensive, so thats probably why you're not getting the expected results you're looking for (forum wise).

tangal88

I have one, bought for Christmas. The high end one in the line. So only had it for about 6 weeks. (received at beginning of Dec)
This is a new unit in their lineup, so reviews are limited on this model, because it has not been out for long.

You can Google, or read reviews on Amazon for many of the other models, and the weight loss comments will be the same, no matter which "version", since the units work very similar - its just bells and whistles that differ. If you use it 30 min a day, or more, and watch your calorie intact - you will loss weight. This is true really of any calorie burning exercise, paired with a eatting less, on a healthy food plan.

It all comes down to what you can do, or will do, or enjoy doing on a regular and consistent basis.

Do keep in mind EVERY website review (outside of something like Amazon) are people that are getting kickbacks from their reviews and driving sales to the Bowflex/Nautilus/Treadclimber site. So though they can help in explaining feature differences and such - remember the glowing reviews are from people who are paid to sell you the unit.

You should also add on some strength or resistance training on 2-3 days a week, for a well rounded program, best fat loss, best toning/tightening. So this alone will not be the complete answer, for most people.

For me it is a beneficial option, as part of "my" overall plan :

-It allows me to get a good cardio workout, and lower body tightening (along with my strength training program), and improve my cardio fitness level.
-I can use it in my home, I watch TV (netflix) with some wireless headphones to make the time go fast
-I use an interval program, at highest incline, and highest speed, so burn about 400-450 cals an hour. Neither my husband or I personally burn the advertised 600 cal an hour. But 400's not bad. I am pretty fit already, close to my goal weight
-lower impact, which is important to me, as I have past knee and back issues to be concerned with
-I can work out when it convenient for me, do not need to get dressed and drive somewhere
-safer for my body/joint issues then jogging or running outside on uneven surfaces that can easily cause a knee twist

Its not hard to use, but will be awkward at first, until you get the hang of foot placement on tread, then its pretty easy. I also suggest you go slow at first, low incline. Start at about 10-15 minutes or less - SLOWLY workup to the time you want.

Takes up less space then my treadmill did

You must be a self motivator, and like to work at home alone. Some people find they do much better with a gym setting or group class, in which case this might not be best for you.

You must make yourself get up and workout, day after day, after day - or it will be an expensive coat hanger.

You cannot adjust tread height/resistance while working out. You must step off the treads to manually turn the dial, to do so. So for an interval workout, its easier to adjust treads to the level you like, and raise and lower your speed manually as you go for the minute increments you like. The machine will not do this for you automatically, but it is not hard to do. You just push up or down on the display (for mine its an LED panel)

I use 4.0-4.5 speeds. And do 1min fast 2 min slower, or sometime 2 fast 3 slow. I also have recently added on some ankle weights to increase my workload. (I worked up to this level-did not start here)

You can also add on a weighted vest to increase resistance as your performance improves.

Your calorie burn will depend on your fitness level, your speed, your incline, speed, etc. The calorie burn gauge on the machine does NOT match the calorie burn display from my Polar HRM with chest strap. (LCD display on treadclimber is about 200 cal higher)

I will add the machine I bought, comes with a Timex style HRM chest strap - which I do not use. If I used it - the calorie count on the LED probably would be more accurate. But I feel my Polar is one of the most accurate HRMs, so personally feel more comfortable with it. I have used a Timex HRM that was very inaccurate. And since the Treadclimber uses the Timex style chest strap, I am not sure if it is as inaccurate as my Timex HMR was. So I just have never tried it.

I personally choose to get the higher end Treadclimber as my husband is a bit taller, and that unit has longer treads. So if a taller person will use it, that's important when you purchase. The higher end unit also had a higher weight range, and worked better for two users as far as saving data/profiles.

I personally feel it has benefited me. I have seen improvement in my lower body, and also cardio endurance. I recommend a interval type workout for best results.

I do use mine about 4-5 days a week for 60 min. But the product recommends 30 min a day 3 times a week, paired with strength/resistance training. That should also provide "results" - just depends on your goals, needs, time available.

I use it with weight training with heavy weights. I have been working out for a while, and loosing weight steadily, without the treadclimber. I just added it in recently, to give me an alternative for my cardio component on my workouts. I do feel my weight loss has picked up pace a bit some once adding it in, and my cardio health is better. I was in pretty good shape to start with.

But I must clarify, I am close to my goal weight now (when weight loss typically slows), and I generally do two workouts 4-5 days a week. So I burn anywhere from 400-800 calories a day from exercise alone. So I think doing anything with that burn, is bound to help one improve.

I had already been doing other workouts with similar calorie burn for about 6 months. So this was added to give me a change, and enable me to improve in some other areas.

For me this was a good fit, as a cardio component, as I have difficulty getting a constant cardio challenges with DVDs and such, that do not get boring. I use this in front of a TV, watching Netflex - so the time goes pretty fast.

pinky4_98

Hi I was wondering, your results from the tread climber if you don't mid sharing.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

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My results from lifting heavy weights 5 times a week and 30-60 min of stair climber 6 days a week for 12 weeks. (I also ate squeaky clean with very little dairy, sugar or wheat products. I don't eat that strictly now, I was prepping for a bikini competiton.)

AllOutof_Bubblegum

Also, you ask this AFTER buying the most expensive kind? :huh:

I'd love to have whatever job you have that allows you to blow huge sums of cash on things that you don't even know work. :laugh:

release_the_kraken

Old thread revival....

I work for a company that now owns the building the Treadclimber producer used to have as their HQ. In the basement is their full gym they left and maintain for us..it has all their "beta" equipment and several Treadclimbers.
Lately I have take the time off from lifting and just been using that Treadclimber. I do the mixed interval mode, throws all kinds of speed and terrain at you, and have worked myself up to 1 hour sessions. In 2.5 weeks I have lost about 3lbs but more importantly my pants are getting pretty loose and I went up a notch on my belt. I love the thing, once you get used to the strides. Can't try to run and have to really lift your feet when the stride is set to MAX. According to it, using my heartrate and inputting my weight, I usually burn over 1K cals but I am a bigger guy. I use it 4-5 days a week during this time and literally have done no other cardio or lifted a weight. I have kept my diet the same, since I log it all here.

Not sure how the home versions are though since these are gym quality machines I am on. I hear and good and bad on their long term survivability. Get warranties..all you can is what I suggest.

release_the_kraken

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picture of me doing my 1 hour session yesterday...

monietrojan

My husband lost 20 lbs. It works!!!! I get on it and watch tv which makes the time go by faster.