robodjs Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 what do you guys think of bowflex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I’m crapped out better work out equipment. If you want lean tone, it is ok, but if you want to build muscle and gain strength, stick with free weights and weight machines. I had one for a while, it didn’t do jack for me, maybe a little more tone, that is it. You HAVE to order extra weight, if you are anything more then a 90 pound weakling ,the weight you start with, its a joke. If you want to grow and get strong, nothing tops good old fashion Iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlingkaratechamp Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 My brother has it and it really doesn't build like the comercial says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 The bowflex is a great piece of equipment, but it's price tag makes me not reccommend it. True, it doesn't allow one to bulk up like they are lifting iron, but it is capable of making the perseverent user much stronger. I have noticed changes in my kicking power, and my arms (though they are still not very big), and especially my upper body. The bowflex is not a waste of time if done properly for the individual. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtstiachi Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Too pricey for a college/graduate school student. Go join a gym. It would be cheaper. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQC Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Free weights are a lot more effective strength wise than most equipment anyway.If I were you I'd get a bench and some dumb bells that would be suited for what you plan on training for. "Beware the fury of a patient man."- John Dryden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneTigerCrane Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 too pricey without the same benefits of free weights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Tiger Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Just had a major recall. The bands were breaking and injuring people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger1100ky Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Bowflex is garbage...The design alone, doesn't provide for consistant resistance throughout the range of motion... and there IS that matter of 'What if there's breakage?" and "Can I afford to pay for someone's hospital bill if there's a piece breaks off while I'm using it, and that piece takes out my friend?"I'm all for good exercise gear... but Bowflex doesn't meet my standards...I'd go for the "Total Gym"...(And you can buy it at Dicks Sporting Goods, both online AND in the store)Or... I'd go for a simple weight bench and free weights...Or I'd just learn to do it the old fashioned way... and get used to doing different calestentics in ways to target each muscle group properly for maximum benefit. "Tournaments are the least important aspect of martial arts..." Pat E. Johnson--Technical Advisor and "Chief Referee" for the Karate Kid movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 We have one of the original ones so I am guessing it is about 20 years old or so. It has been through hell and still works-never had anything break on it nor had any problems. If you are serious about bulking up-yes you need to up the weight (we added about 100lbs of resistance for my husband). If you are interested in strength training and toning it works just fine. You can also get a pretty good cardio workout on it too. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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