Thinking of getting a Bowflex..???

[babybodybuilder2.5]

I no longer seem to have time to get to the gym, since I started a new job. It's the distance that is the trouble. So, I have been thinking of getting the new Bowflex machine. Do any of you have one? If so, do you get great results with it?
Any advice will be apprecited.

BBB

 

[Gambino]

string_bean00 is a big fan

 

[RADAR]

I have one, its great for workng the muscles from different angles that you cannot get from Machines or free weights!
Bear in mind that it will not replaceFree iron when it comes to putting on mass!

RADAR

 

[Rex]

string_bean00 is a big fan

So was Garza.

 

[jack sparrow]

I have the Select Tech dumbells. Pretty good quality stuff and good for dumbell workouts when you don't feel like going to the gym.

 

[Sub-Zero]

when i first read the title of this thread i was ready to post the smiley, but i see you already did it for me

 

[Gambino]

I have one, its great for workng the muscles from different angles that you cannot get from Machines or free weights!
Bear in mind that it will not replaceFree iron when it comes to putting on mass!

RADAR

you should do promotional videos for them, be like "i got this jacked from using the crossbow..."
could help with the bb'ing bills...

 

[puddlemonkey]

I work in the industry and have a friend who works for bowflex as well. He himself will tell you bowflex is shit. You want the best homegym out there you need a Vectra. Those can range from $2,500-$10,000. You want a smaller footprint $1,500 range gym get a X-Press from BodyCraft. All the other $1,500 gyms can't compare, trust me. 2 main differences are the free floating cable arms which allows for multiple excersices you can do off to the side, and the cables on the press that when hooked up will double the weight of the stack. It can also be purchased with an optional leg press.

 

[*MissFit*]

I'm not a fan of quick fix machines.. I think it really for only for ppl new to fitness

 

[string_bean00]

string_bean00 is a big fan

If you get the deluxe version you can do squats with it.

 

[strangebrew]

It kinda sucks. At least get one with extra weight.

I can curl the entire 300 lb stack. And I'm weak.

 

[puddlemonkey]

I think it really for only for ppl new to fitness

So which one do you have?

 

[evansteve]

I'm not a fan of quick fix machines.. I think it really for only for ppl new to fitness

my thoughts exactly.

 

[NJjuice22]

i have a little rubber band thingy with handles that i stole from my sister's aerobic video.

 

[Eringobraugh]

I thought of getting one in the past since Im not into the beefy tree trunk look and dont want to gain anymore muscle, just keep what I have. Just some resistance and ease of time. There is no gym culture left with all of the new trendy "fitness" centers.

 

[musclehunter]

ITS YOUR BODY TAKE A LITTLE TIME FOR IT FREEWEIGHTS OR DIE STAY AWAY FROM THE BLOWFLEX !

 

[babybodybuilder2.5]

Much to conscider now that I have read all of your post ....hummm what to do , what to do.

Thanks a lot everyone. I'm not really looking to putting a huge amounts of mass. Just looking to gain a little more muscle all over.

BBB

 

[squatpuke]

I have these.....for those times I can't make it to the gym....

http://www.powerblock.com/frame.html


Everybody I know who has had a bowflex (or other home machine), now has it in the garage, gettin' dusty.....or has sold it for about half-price.

If you insist on getting one....you should be able to get one used CHEAP.