Hey, Im considering buying a bowflex, wanted to know if it is an effective equipment for working out?
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07-27-2008, 08:24 PM #1Indian Genetics
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Bowflex?? Is it worth it?
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07-27-2008, 08:26 PM #2The BACKMAN
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It's effective in it's convenience only.
Obviously, a membership to a decent gym is much more beneficial. But, if you cannot make it to the gym on a regular basis, then it's a proper purchase.
Also, look into buying a free weight set as an alternative.Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. Change the inside, and the physique will follow.
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07-27-2008, 08:29 PM #3
its really for strenght training. you wont see much mass gain.
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07-27-2008, 08:34 PM #4Registered User
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GaDoom: I am one of the those classified junkies, Ebay, etc and so on....
I just have to tell you, that in the Fitness equipment sections, there are more damn people unloading these things, and all of the time.......
to me....a red flag!
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07-27-2008, 08:44 PM #5Ghost Negger
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It's an overpriced piece of ****. Plain and simple. A simple power rack is a 3rd of it's cost and 300 times more effective.Originally Posted by GaDoomZ
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07-28-2008, 03:26 PM #6Registered User
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I have used an Ultimate 2 since January. It is as well made as my Hoist brand and the Cybex brand pieces I also have. I now use the Bowflex almost exclusively. I get a much better burn feeling and true muscle exhaustion with the "rod" type resistence. I am maxed out with the resistence on a few excercises on the Bowflex so I do use the free weights and other cable machines for those. I would have never progressed this far this fast without the bowflex. Understand though that if your goal is to be a mammouth dude the Bowflex will only take you so far. I met one guy in a gym while I was on vacation who railed against the Bowflex. Later he came around to admit that he made it to 215 pounds bodyweight and 7% fat at a height of 5ft 8in before he could not go any farther on the bowflex. Then he joined a gym for access to heavier equipment. If you had seen me back when I started on my machine you would see what I mean. If space is your biggest issue, try one for the trial period. Just don't look for mine on ebay cause it'll never happen. Good luck!!!!!!!1
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07-28-2008, 07:31 PM #7Registered User
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I'm with this guy!Originally Posted by DiamondDelts
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07-28-2008, 08:08 PM #9Registered User
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x2Originally Posted by Accutron
i dunno how many posts i've seen on this.
i own the bowflex ultimate 2 and its the biggest waste of money! i really wish i could get the money back. hell i wish i could get half that money back!
free weights are teh way to go!
adn if you MUST get a machine, try plate loaded. this power rod stuff is a scam. its like a more expensive version of bands.
and benefit it may offer is completely overridden by the price.
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07-28-2008, 10:25 PM #10Registered User
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If you really wanna spend money and get a machine..get a leverage gym like the Powertec WB-MS. I just got one as a gift and I love it (I also have a bodysolid power rack and cable machine and a crappy sports authority smith machine.) Pretty much have the ultimate home gym setup now.
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07-28-2008, 11:02 PM #11$9.99 A Month
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07-28-2008, 11:07 PM #12Ghost Negger
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Lol. I enjoyed this gif.Originally Posted by IntensityX
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08-04-2008, 05:02 PM #13Indian Genetics
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I got a Bowflex Ultimate for about 300 bucks, I also have free weights but for general exercising it feels great.Originally Posted by DiamondDelts
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08-04-2008, 05:07 PM #14Ghost Negger
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It feeling great is one thing. But building actual mass with it is a entirely different ballgame.Originally Posted by GaDoomZ
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08-04-2008, 05:22 PM #15Indian Genetics
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Im not looking to build mass, just to get lean and cut.Originally Posted by DiamondDelts
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08-04-2008, 05:26 PM #16Registered User
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Been watchin' too many commercials. BoFlex alone will not do it. You will need a good/great diet as well...unless you are naturally blessed with good genetics.Originally Posted by GaDoomZ
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08-04-2008, 05:28 PM #17Indian Genetics
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hehe yeah, I got everything figured out, I have a routine already made and I have some dumbbells and and barbell lying around 15s,25s,40s, and 50s.Originally Posted by Earl H
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08-04-2008, 05:39 PM #18Registered User
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....not hardly. You WILL NEED A GOOD DIET IF YOU WANT TO GET RIPPED. Weights alone will not do it. BB is 80% outside the gym 20% in...working out is the EASY part!!!!Originally Posted by GaDoomZ
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08-04-2008, 10:31 PM #19Registered User
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Good for you. I'm not sure why you even came on here to ask ... being that you have it all figured out ... and don't listen to people in the know, that try to help. Best wishes ...Originally Posted by GaDoomZ
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08-05-2008, 05:37 AM #20Grumpy Achy Mod
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before this becomes a flame thread since the OP has no clue how to use the search feature and find the HUNDREDS of Bowflex threads, I am closing this, get the hint, SEARCH FEATURE "bowflex"
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