What would you do?

[WalkingBeast]

I agree about it being worthless for strength training. May have some value for stretching. Overall, Id take the 250 bucks!

 

[c3bodybuilding]

I'm with Beast and others on this, sell it. You got it for $17.00, and could easily sell it for a big profit.

 

[htown71]

I would think it depends on if you got an actual total gym or a knockoff. they sell the knockoff's for a whole lot cheaper than the real thing. You will see them at most Physical therapy buisnesses so unless you are strapped for cash hold on to it just to have something to do at home when you can't or won't go to the gym. Someone made a comment about only using 70% of your body weight but they make an attachment that will allow you to add like 450lbs of plates to increase resistance. My wife wants me to get one for the house and since the house is just a two bedroom apartment right now the ability to put it under the bed is very attractive. New ones with pull up and various attachments are like $1100. I have been scouring the classified ads since she asked about it.

 

[Cut]

I'd probably sell it and use the money for something more useful.

 

[obiwan9962]

not sure about the total gym
but i both a used bowflex and found i love it
biggest problem is getting to the gym with my hours and all
i usually work 9a-6p 3 days a week and 9a-11p another 3
one day off
i get a quick work out on the days of my doubles and i can do two good work outs on my short days
i also have free weights and resistance bands
but find i use the bowflex the most
only thing i really need is a cardio bike

 

[thefren]

Naw htown, it's the real deal. Comes with the working out guides and all the trademarked shit. trust me. Also I think this one has a couple bars to add weight to it. I haven't really looked at everything completely. I am not that strapped for $$, but 250 bucks, is freakin intriguing. garrrh! still thinking, but sure as f*** is good for stretching. I'll try some stretching with it today after i get off from work. If i like the stretch i'll keep it, if not on eBay it goes. fk it.

 

[thefren]

Btw I've never tried a bowflex. To me it's a funny machine, looks like a turkey. But if it works for yah man, that's cool. I just think the idea of adding resistance with cable-equipment is good to keep balance and such. err.