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Last Updated: June 17, 2021
In this Review, we’ll look at the new Bowflex Treadmill 22. The Bowflex treadmill 22 offers some impressive features including a searing 20% incline and lovely 22” touchscreen. The incline allows you to target more posterior muscles with hill work and increase calorie burn significantly. The Bowflex 22 also has a 22” wide by 60” long-running surface with Comfort Tech cushioning. This track descends to -5% which is a steeper descent than comparative folding treadmills. One of the most impressive features on the Bowflex 22 is the 400lb weight capacity. This is an impressive maximum weight for a folding treadmill.
Who It’s For: Those looking for a quality Bowflex treadmill with advanced incline and decline
The Bowflex 22 is best for users who:
- Want something with all the bells and whistles
- Have room for a large machine – even when folded this takes up a bit of space
- Are willing to pay for the monthly JRNY app
- Want a treadmill with extra cushioning and a large deck surface
- Plan to train intensely or for distance events
- Enjoy sprints and HIIT workouts
- Appreciate the folding option to reduce floor space
- New model features the latest tech from Bowflex and a 22” touchscreen
- Impressive incline of 20% for advanced hill training
- Decline of -5% adds variability for rolling hills, etc.
- Includes a 15 year warranty on the frame with 5 years for parts
- Features the JRNY subscription content on the touchscreen
- Folds up and locks into place when not in use
- Features Comfort Tech cushioning to reduce impact on your joints and spine
- The motor is powerful enough for walking, jogging or running
- Treadmill footprint is very large
- Console is a little clunky and the interface is hard to navigate
- A JRNY subscription is required as the treadmill won’t really operate without it
- Comfort Tech Cushioning and 22” x 60” Commercial Tread Belt
- The 22 treadmill has Bowflex’s Comfort Tech cushioning which absorbs some of the shock from walking or running on the deck. This reduces strain on your joints and spine as you exercise. The 22” wide and 60” long belt also provides plenty of space for either walking or jogging.
- 20% Incline and 12 MPH Speed
- The 22 inclines to 20% so you can work uphill when needed. The 12mph max speed should also provide enough range for most users.
- -5% Decline
- The Bowflex 22 declines lower than other treadmills with a negative -5% grade for downhill training or recovery work. While you won’t want to stay at a decline, the option provides additional training options for both uphill and downhill work.
- 400 Lb. User Capacity
- The 22 supports up to 400lbs, so people of all sizes can use this treadmill. This is an impressive weight capacity for a folding treadmill.
- Soft Drop Folding System
- The 22 does fold up, so you can fold it upright and move it out of the way when you’re not using it. It also has the Soft Drop folding system so the deck is supported by a hydraulic assist as it descends gently to the floor.
Construction:
- 85″ L x 39.6″ W x 70″ H Footprint when open
- 44” L x 39.6” W x 70” H Footprint when folded
- Max weight capacity: 400lbs
- Treadmill weight: 336lbs
- Minimum ceiling height + 21” (user height + 53.3cm)
- Speed and Incline knobs
- Heart rate hand grips
- Built-in Media Shelf
- Comfort Tech deck cushioning
- Adjustable HD touchscreen
- Treadmill weight: 336lbs
- Bluetooth HR armband
- 12mph Max Speed
- -5% decline to 20% incline
- SoftDrop Folding system
- JRNY Subscription required
Console:
- 22” Touchscreen
- HR Sensor grips
- QuickTouch buttons for speed and incline
- Two cup holders
- Extra storage tray
Warranty:
- 15 Year Frame & Motor
- 5 Years Mechanical Parts
- 1 Year Electronics
- 2 Years Labor
Bowflex Treadmill 22 Bottom Line Review:
The 22 is Bowflex’s newest high-end treadmill. It includes all the extras like both horizontal and vertical handlebars, a whopping 22” touchscreen, impressive incline and decline, and a 15-year warranty on the frame and motor. If you like the look of monster trucks, you’ll love this 22 treadmill – it’s beefy, rugged, and weighs in at over 330 pounds. Also, a JRNY subscription is required since the 22” touchscreen only has limited functionality without it. We’ve read conflicting reviews on JRNY’s user interface, so we recommend doing a bit more research on the app itself before you commit. However, if you are looking for something solid, durable, with updated tech and lots of functionality, the Bowflex 22 is certainly a good place to start. We’ll update this review with more information as it becomes available. Stay tuned!
Hello Kristen,
I hope you are well. Thanks for this quick review. I really love your YouTube channel and I cannot wait for your YouTube review of the BowFlex 22 and 10 treadmills. I have run three marathons and many half marathons in the past in New York and I am making a move back home to Michigan to take care of my mother. I am not comfortable running outside here as was in New York. I looking for the best possible large screen treadmill choice between the Bowflex 22, Nordictrack Commercial X32i, and the maybe the Peleton. I need that big scenery big screen while running. I am leaning toward the Bowflex 22 because the screen sits up higher with the eyes and it folds up. I look forward to the Bowflex 22 review. Do you have any idea when you might post it?
Sincerely,
Jerry
Thanks Jerry!
Unfortunately, we are still waiting for our Bowflex 22 to arrive. We don’t have it yet and haven’t been able to test it in person. We do have a spec review here, but we plan to put it under rigorous testing once we get it. We do have both the NT x32i and Peloton Tread+. The x32i is a great machine with nice, large screen and abundant cushioning. The Tread+ has an impressive screen but substantially less cushioning due to the slat belt design. The Bowflex 22 look impressive and we look forward to testing it! Unfortunately, I don’t have an anticipated date for the video review yet.