BowFlex ?

Jason · 09-06-2006

I have been considering whether or not I should buy one. Does anyone here own one and if so are they worth the money?

Thanks in advance.

Word2Action · 09-06-2006

Nahhh. Don't buy into the greased up dudes in the commercial. I'm sure its a cool machine but nothing beats the atmosphere and the personal help and guidance you can get going to a real gym.

Jason · 09-06-2006

The thing is, I have an stationary bike, a weight bench and some free weights. I also have chest springs, hand springs and a few other pieces of workout equipment but I am trying to figure out whether I should purchase a Universal gym or the BowFlex. That is why I am trying to get opinions of other's that have used both to see what they think.

I guess I should have said that in the first place. Sorry and thanks for the input.

Chaw · 09-13-2006

I have used a soloflex and found it to be awkward compared to free weights.

Babalunatic · 09-13-2006

Go with the Universal gym bro. I have tried a bowflex and they are good but not all they are made out to be.

Jason · 09-14-2006

Thanks for the responses guys.

Robert_Lake · 11-07-2006

Id say stick with free weights. If you have a big ball and some dumbells you can to some pretty crazy workouts.

Diggler · 11-07-2006

Get a few Great Compound exercise pieces, you will prolly spend the same amount on a few machines (if you have the room) that yo ucan get 4-5 exercises out of vs a Universal Gym.

SrAHanley · 02-18-2008

bowflex is absolute garbage. the weight isnt accurate(i can bench all 410lbs of resistance but thats about 60 more lbs than i can do with a barbell), it doesnt work your stabilizer groups... its a waste of money.