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Question #31: Weider Platinum v. Bowflex?
I've been working out for about 3 y. I want a
home gym just to stay in shape and tone. Any
thoughts on a Bowflex v. a Weider platinum? What
have your results been like? One is electrically
set for weight?!?!?!, but on the other hand I'm
concerned about the Bowflex rods breaking as I
will use it at least 3x/week and will likely max
out the weight. THANKS
Answer: My wife and I bought the bowflex sport at the end
of december, and we have been very happy with it.
We looked at weider, but it didn't seem to be
quite as reliable or could do all of the exercises
we wanted. With the bowflex sport, we can simulate
95% of the exercises we'd get at the gym, and it's
really quite easy to change between the different
modes. In addition, although it's not crucial, I
felt that the software that was included was
absolutely fantastic. It breaks down meals and
workout routines, and shows you how to do them.
Also, I was concerned about breaking or at least
wearing down those rods (I'm an engineer), but
they hold up real well. I did a quick search on
the reliability, and I found that very few people
returned the rods. If you go with a bowflex, just
remember to disengage the rods after you're done
working out, this way they retain as much of their
resistance as possible. Also, with maxing out the
weight, you can upgrade the standard 210 pound
resistance to 310 or 410. Currently, we have ours
at 310, but are looking to upgrade. The only bad
thing with the bowflex sport was that setup took
forever. They say it will only take you 2 hours.
Trust me, unless you know exactly what you're
doing, it will take you twice that. However, after
setup is complete you have a great machine that
needs very little in the way of maintenece. Also,
one final point: If you go with a bowflex, I would
shoot for the one we got, the sport. It really
works well for us for more than just toning. The
new version of the Sport (Blaze) is exactly the
same except for a little bag behind the main
column, and it costs about $200-400 more.
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Question #32: Want a Bowflex . . . which one to get?
My husband and I are planning to buy a Bowflex -
should we get a Bowflex Sport Plus Home Gym that I
can get for a good price used, or is it really
worth it to spend the extra to get an Xtreme 2
home gym? $300 compared to $1200 price.
Answer: Bowflex has got to be the worst piece of crap
ever. Every person I know that has one, never ever
uses it and it sits in a corner collecting dust.
It's not as easy as it looks on TV, and what will
happen is you'll buy it, use it for 1-2 weeks and
never use it again. And customer service is a
nightmare, a buddy of mine bought it, didn't like
it and tried to return after the 30 day trial and
no luck whatsoever, he's stuck still making
payment on a piece of junk he never uses, TWO
years later!
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Question #33: Bowflex for gaining muscle mass?
I am currently on a weight/muscle gaining program
and was wondering what you guy's think about the
Bowflex? I am trying to gain 40 pounds of muscle
and was wondering if the Bowflex would be the way
to go, or if a set of free weights would be a
better choice. I know going to the gym would be
the best option, but I have no time to do so.40
pounds, but over a 2 year period. I want to gain 2
pounds of muscle per month.
Answer: 40 pounds, are you crazy? And hell no, Bowflex
just can't match up to a good gym.
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Question #34: is bowflex good?
I'm not the smallest guy but i'm not huge tooI'm
5'11'' 230 lbs and I had some good muscle on me
but i didnt work out for 4 years and I got little
chubbyI wanted to know if bowflex would be a good
choice for me?I want to burn off the fat, cut my
muscles and maybe grow them little bit..it doesnt
have to be muchI can do 1-2 hr a day on it 5-6
times a week
Answer: it's great
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Question #35: Bowflex and the 6 week challenge?
i got a bowflew and it will be here in 2 weeks ...
im kinda a tuff guy to sweet talk but i was talked
in to 6 week challenge from the bowflex
company.they request 6 weeks total,3 days a
week,20 mins a work out to see resaults.in the
video they sent to my house showed 12 people all
of them had dromatic changes in there body all
lost between 20-46 pounds in 6 weeks, following
there guidline of 6 weeks 3 days 20 mins.my main
question today is to see what if i push the
workout to 20+ mins every day. would this harm my
body build more muscle loss more fat etc....i also
forgot that these people with showed a booklet
that comes with every bowflex on the main core
workout and a 6 week diet plan..forgive all my
spelin errors
Answer: I dont quite get what the question is but the
bowflex is good. It works!;
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Question #36: Bowflex???
I have an elliptical trainer/stepper and am
thinking about getting something different. I
usually use free weights - would you recommend a
Bowflex though?
Answer: i've heard they are really expensive...your better
off getting a memberhsip at the Y.
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Question #37: Bowflex???
How well does it work? Anyone have it?
Answer: yes! i love this machine. the first week i got i
couldnt stop using it. It a total gym all in one.
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Question #38: Use a Bowflex for aerobic rowing?
I've got the Bowflex Sport which allows for
aerobic rowing. Do you use your Bowflex for
rowing? How is it done and how do I utilize the
rowing belt? I'm finding the manual a little light
on this info. Any help would be great!
Answer: I have a bowflex ultimate so I'm not sure how they
are different.First choose a weight that you can
easily leg-press. Basically you are just doing a
leg press over and over except the weights aren't
attached to the belt, they're in your
hands.Personally I felt like I was damaging the
rods by doing that. They got permanently bent. I
know they are supposed to be indestructible and
all that, but I didn't feel comfortable doing it.
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Question #39: bowflex question?
please go to the following site...
http://www.bowflex.com/buildmachine/wbui... ok
now what is the best value machine. the
"blaze" doesn't have adjustable
pulley's. is that a big disadvantage. the next one
up from the blaze is the extreme for $1099, but it
doesn't have a leg extension. so you'd need the
extreme for $1299. whats the best value for the
best workout? thanks
Answer: I have a bowflex.It's ok and it can help to get
yourself very fit and strong. A total gym can do
the same for much less. they can be fitted with
options that will rival any machine. I've owned
both and it still boils down to how dedicated your
are to get yourself fit.Really think about how
dedicated you are before you spend a lot of money
on a future coat rack. BTW ...I have had both for
over 10 yrs and have yet to break either one. My
bowflex is maxed at 410 lbs and the total gym can
handle 200lbs of plates plus body weight.
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Question #40: bowflex machine question?
please go to the following site...
http://www.bowflex.com/buildMachine/WBuild.asp
ok now what is the best value machine. the
"blaze" doesn't have adjustable
pulley's. is that a big disadvantage. the next one
up from the blaze is the extreme for $1099, but it
doesn't have a leg extension. so you'd need the
extreme for $1299. whats the best value for the
best workout? thankscan anyone answer the actual
question???????? thanks
Answer: Get a cinder block and lift it over your head 100
times a day. That should do it and it is free!
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