Peloton fans get another option with the Bowflex T9 treadmill and open app connectivity

The new treadmill works seamlessly with third-party training apps for total training freedom

Bowflex T9 treadmill used in living room
(Image credit: Bowflex)

Bowflex is back in the limelight with a bold new move toward app-agnostic treadmills and open fitness ecosystems.

The crown piece of this strategy is the Bowflex T9, a performance folding treadmill designed for runners who value freedom of choice in how they train.

It marks the brand’s first major runner-focused push since Johnson Health Tech acquired Bowflex in April 2024.

Open platform running for every style

Want to run a Peloton class today, switch to a Zwift route tomorrow, or follow a scenic JRNY Explore The World course next week? The treadmill doesn’t force a choice on you; instead, the T9 adapts to your preferences.

The specs are also serious. A generous 22 × 60-inch FlexZone XL running surface with 0–15 % incline and speeds up to 12 mph offers enough room for stride length and hill training.

The cushioned deck and responsive motor systems ensure the feel matches the freedom of your software pick.

Bowflex T9 treadmill used in living room

(Image credit: Bowflex)

Johnson Health Tech clearly sees the value in open systems as a competitive advantage.

In acquiring Bowflex, Schwinn and JRNY last year, the company gained a wealth of training platforms and hardware know-how.

Now, with the T9, it’s leveraging that to spotlight choice and flexibility.

It speaks directly to runners who already subscribe to apps and wearables, and to those who see fitness as modular, not a walled garden but a toolkit.

The T9 will go on sale later this fall via Bowflex and retail partners globally.

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.

His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.

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