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Bowflex Reviews and Ratings
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Manufacturer
The Nautilus Group, Inc.
Product Description
The Bowflex is a home gym consisting of power rods, which feel very much like that of free weights or dumbbells. The resistance is progressive, meaning that the more you flex the rods, the more weight you move. Results are guaranteed within 6 weeks. Bowflex reviews available below. The Bowflex Home Gym.
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Unknown
Comparisons
Weider Crossbow | Bowflex Revolution
Consumer Ratings
Works but real weights better
8/26/2008 - Kobby of NM, USA writes:
I have been using the bowflex for about 3 months and have seen results. I have lost about 34 pounds so far (part of a 1200-1500 cal. diet and hiking 6-8 hours a week and about 1-2 hours on treadmill). My biceps are more defined abs feel stronger pecs are bigger. I don't do much leg workouts concentrate mostly on the upper body. Pros, it is easy changing the weights and moving between different workouts, you don't get as sore compared to regular weights. Cons the bows are definitely vary workout to workout and seem to be very sensitive to cold or hot weather so if you keep the bowflex in a garage that is not heated you will definitely see the bow hard when cold and too flexible when hot. The quality is average. Surprisingly it does work, but keep doing the min. amount of workout 3 times a week.
LOVE IT!!
8/5/2008 - Nanda of Tx, USA writes:
I love this product. We purchased it and the whole family uses it. It is absolutely easy to use and switch from one exercise to the next. And in just 1 month I can already see results. And no I wasn't payed to say this! I truly and honestly love it!
Worth the Money
1/31/2008 - Jay of California, USA writes:
I have owned one of these machines for one year now and am definitely pleased with the results. I had worked out with free weights for 20 plus years, and when I hit the age of 40, my shoulders were not holding up under the stress anymore.I had also gained some soft weight over the past ten years which I attributed to a slowing metabolism due to age. I was skeptical, but purchased one anyways. I tried the recommended diet plan that came with it but I definitely had to bump up the exercise plan. The 20 minute, 3 times a week plan would be good for someone who never works out. I developed my own plan that takes 1 hour, 5 times a week. Within 3 months I had gone from wearing size 38 waist jeans, down to a 33 inch waist. My chest also shrank though. From a 54" to a 50". Still not in the pencil necked geek range. The best part for me is I no longer have pain in my shoulders or lower back. This thing has paid for itself by eliminating my chiropractor bills. Can I still bench press 400 pounds? No. Not even close. Looking back, that never did come in handy. Do I look more ripped than I ever had with free weights? yes. I went off the diet plan after the first three months, but I am still maintaining the original results I achieved. I hate to sound like an infomercial, but it did what it claimed. I am impressed with the construction. I treat mine like a red headed stepchild and it has shown no signs of wear. As far as it being unstable, I purchased and use all available power rod options and it is solid. It will wobble if I use improper form. I would not recommend buying from the bowflex website. I bought mine from [] and paid $100 less, with all options, than what the bow flex site was asking for the basic unit, and I got free shipping.
Not worth the money
4/1/2007 - Jimmy of Florida, USA writes:
I am a personal trainer in the Boca Raton area of Florida. I train people in their homes and have seen all kinds of equipment. The bowflex was purchased by one of my clients and I found it to be cheaply made considering the price tag. If you are relatively strong it will not be a stable platform for any pulling movements. The entire machine moved when doing lat pulldowns with any appreciable weight, and the same thing happened with rows. No full range on the leg press, and because of the setup for this press, if you have bad knees (my client does) forget it.
Good Home Gym
3/7/2007 - Robb of Ontario, Canada writes:
I have owned 2 models (over last 7 years). It is the best home gym I have ever tried (used free weights and mega-flex). I have had friends who haven't seen me in a year or 2 notice results. (Workout 3 times a week, 40 minutes each workout). If you want to work out at home it's a good solution. Pros - Good home workout. Built solid with good warranty. Doesn't require spotter. Cons - Pricey. Takes more room than you might think.
BOWFLEX IS A SOLID "MAINTENANCE" MACHINE
2/9/2007 - Aaron of Missouri, USA writes:
I have had the original and the XTL upgrade and both deliver solid "maintenance" type workouts. They don't offer enough umph for the serious body builders out there, but for someone who's already got a good, pleasing physique...it will maintain what you've got with general resistence action. If you want to build, buy something else. I recommend the Bowflex for garage gyms, apartment, college dorm room setups. If it's easy to get to and use, you'll get your money's worth out of it.
Very Good
12/29/2006 - Todd of New York, USA writes:
I think the bowflex is a quality piece of equepment. To gain and effective workout you need to be using the correct weights and keep in mind that everyone is different. True those models in the infomercials do way more than just using the bowflex but come on most people should realize that. The only bad things I could say about it, it is a pain to put together because it is shipped in the smallest pieces. It is also pretty expensive.
I liked the bowflex
7/18/2006 - Chris of Tennessee, USA writes:
I was very impressed with this product. After 20yrs of weight lifting in gyms, performing in sports and being a personal trainer, I thought the bowflex was going to be a dissapointment. It wasn't. In my opinion, it's a good and effective piece of equipment. The movements are very smooth, the frame is very strong, the tension is even, and the machine on the whole will give you a great pump, and a really hard workout. You can grow in strength and size, or if you wish, you can shed weight and build definition. The negative side of this machine is that there isn't a great range of motion, especially for taller people, and it takes a bit of time to move from one exercise to the other because of adjustments of pullies and chains. Other than this, not bad at all. It's a keeper in my book.
Great Product
2/27/2006 - Ozzy of Texas, USA writes:
I love this machine. I've been using it for over a yr and have had great results. I've lost 60 lbs and continue to build muscle. I love having my own gym in the garage. It's durable, and well worth the money.
Great Product
1/5/2006 - Jim of Arizona, USA writes:
We have been using a Bowflex in our home for 3 years after thinking about buying one for 2 years. We use it 3 times per week and can see a difference after using it. The resisted crunches have strenghtened my abs suce that I have been able to minimize a lower back from by tightening my abs before moving or lifting something. We have tried other home exercise equipment and have had the best results from Bowflex. A big plus is it is lightweight and easy to move around - a big plus when we lived in a small condo.
Bowflex
12/29/2005 - Samantha of Montana, USA writes:
I used the Bowflex for several years trying to gain muscle mass. The infomercial is very misleading because it takes way more than 20 minutes 3 times a week to get any benifits from this machine. In fact it is hard to get used to using and took a couple hours each time I used it to get used to switching the machine around to do the different exercises. I have also used free weights and got better results.
OK
12/23/2005 - Anonymous of Florida, USA writes:
Not a bad device but there is no way yuo will look like the models on the commercial.. Trust me, they do much more than "Bowflex" to get that body
Works Great, cost more than I can afford
10/30/2005 - Mark of Missouri, USA writes:
I have tried these a few times and always felt I had a good workout. I have not used them enough to be buff or anything but I think it would do wonders if I had one to use all the time. Personally as much as I like them I think they are too pricy. I guess they have to pay for the infomercial some how.
Great Product
10/19/2005 - Benjamin of Massachusetts, USA writes:
I ordered the Bowflex Extreme 2 and I am very satisfied. I am not the owner, work for, or in anyway associated with Bowflex. About the wobble when lifting heavy weights, this is true. However, I was able to solve the problem by reducing the weight and performing the repetitions slowly. This allowed me to get a better workout. Although I prefer free weights to workout, having the Bowflex at home is more convenient. It shows that I have gained muscle mass and my fitness level is increasing. Can the product be better, sure; nevertheless, I am happy with the results.
