The name Bowflex is famous in the exercise equipment world and they have been making quality products for more than a decade. Designed for people who like treadmills, but want a more advanced exercise routine. Bowflex combined the design of a traditional stair climber machine with a treadmill. The TC3000 allows a person to get a complete cardio workout in half the time it would take them on a regular StairMaster or treadmill. A study compared the TreadClimber to a treadmill and stair climber, the TreadClimber burned almost three times the calories than the other two machines. Because combines them into a very unique and highly effective workout machine. The BOWFLEX TC3000 unit is compact and mobile enough for one person to move it in and out of a home, fully assembled. The Bowflex Treadclimber is an all-in-one machine used as an elliptical, treadmill, or stair stepper. The machine can turn from an elliptical to a treadclimber in seconds by simply locking a lever. The design is exceptionally good for maximizing your workout. This makes it ideal for people who are either busy, or who simply don’t like to exercise much. The TC3000 doesn’t have obsolete features as the TC1000, but they are not the latest models in this Series either (such as the Mobia and TC5500). A TC3000 costs $2,100 and it's the closest model to Nautilus Mobia version ($2,000). -Low Impact! This is a great advantage over regular treadmills. You won’t do damage to knees. The design reduces the stress on your joints. The treads are also cushioned to make it extra absorbent. If you don’t like the pounding that comes with jogging on a treadmill, then the TC3000 is the perfect alternative. There are 12 different settings. This allows you to customize the workout to fit your needs. If you are a beginner, you can customize a workout perfect for you. However, the TC3000 also accommodates athletes looking for intense workouts. There is space on the console for water bottles, magazines, or remote control. It is a very compact unit. This makes it a great choice for people who don’t have lots of room in their home for exercise equipment. It is less than 4 feet long.