Just bought a bowflex
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Just bought a bowflex
Well, i've been wantin one for a while now; finally broke down and bought one. Hopefully see some good results from it, and not have it turn into a clothes hanger. Anyone else have one? If so, how do you like it??
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I'd be interested in knowing the differences between the bowflex and free weights. I mean, if you are trying to reach a certain goal- say bench press 315, for instance, but you're presently only able to do 250- is the bowflex going to give you some muscle growth, or just tone???
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I've been looking for some aluminum weights, those iron ones are soooooo heavy. I'm told there is a prize for the one who invents the 10,000th ab devise.
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I think the main difference between bowflex and free weights is the space taken up. I know my dad has a knock off that uses hydraulic shocks as resistance, and it does more for tone than for actual muscle building. I have always wanted to try a bowflex, but I would love just to have a set of free weights and a bench.
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A man I used to work for bought one and he lasted on it about a month. He never was one for fitness in the first place so he sold it cheap.
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Originally Posted by stu37d
I'd be interested in knowing the differences between the bowflex and free weights. I mean, if you are trying to reach a certain goal- say bench press 315, for instance, but you're presently only able to do 250- is the bowflex going to give you some muscle growth, or just tone???
I believe they state it can be equivalent to 300lbs of free weight ad should give the same results. I just do not buy the commercials, especially the one with the grandmother that is 50……… Um calling Dr. Giggles or she has AWSOME genetics.
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I assembled my xtreme2 a couple days ago and just did my first workout last night. I'm using this in addition to my treadmill for weight loss. I've already noticed a difference in my weight from using the treadmill and drinking more water. Whatever I get from the bowflex will be a bonus. There sure is alot of things you can do on it depending on which cable you hook up to.
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My friend emmett got a bowflex a couple o' years ago, back then he looked like me, he was really tone but he didn't have very much muscle mass, then he got the bowflex and he is Really huge! now the lucky dog gets all the girls!!!
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With the bowflex you also have to use more muscle groups for stability over using a universal gym type machine. Probably the bowflex is more like using free weights than any other "system" I've seen on the market. They also offer more and heavier bows you can install, of course it's extra $$. Quite an expensive system (over $2,000) for the top of the line model but from my perspective it seems like a pretty good system.
Any of the systems can build bulk or long muscle groups. Depends on how you do your workouts. Diet also plays a part in whatever your goal is. Whatever a person chooses the most important thing is to USE it, keep it up, set realistic goals over a realistic time period. Make your workouts and diet a habit and you won't go wrong.
Any of the systems can build bulk or long muscle groups. Depends on how you do your workouts. Diet also plays a part in whatever your goal is. Whatever a person chooses the most important thing is to USE it, keep it up, set realistic goals over a realistic time period. Make your workouts and diet a habit and you won't go wrong.
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I don't know much about this stuff, but I think the Bowflex would be somewhat useful for people looking just to tone, like someone that wants to loose weight.
On another note, most people say that those exercise bikes and orbital bikes are a waste because you'll eventually get lazy and not use it. We bought one a few weeks ago, and it has been a success! I actually enjoy using it, and keep a log to track my progress. It's fun to try and top your last distance/max heartrate each time you use it, and we have it setup right in front of a TV.
On another note, most people say that those exercise bikes and orbital bikes are a waste because you'll eventually get lazy and not use it. We bought one a few weeks ago, and it has been a success! I actually enjoy using it, and keep a log to track my progress. It's fun to try and top your last distance/max heartrate each time you use it, and we have it setup right in front of a TV.
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I had to laugh when I read your post Max1!
My husband bought his Bowflex about five years ago. He used it for several months, but now it has a place of "honor" in our basement as a - you guessed it - clothes rack!
I have been begging hubby to let me sell the thing on ebay (I am sure we are STILL paying for it on the credit card
), but he insists that he will start using it again.
Good luck with your investment. I hope you have more stick-to-itiveness than my old man does!
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My husband bought his Bowflex about five years ago. He used it for several months, but now it has a place of "honor" in our basement as a - you guessed it - clothes rack!
I have been begging hubby to let me sell the thing on ebay (I am sure we are STILL paying for it on the credit card
), but he insists that he will start using it again.Good luck with your investment. I hope you have more stick-to-itiveness than my old man does!
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I have a bench and a set of free weights, but we really don't have enough room to keep it set up year round. I start using it and then my parents start yelling because it is taking up space. I've been thinking of starting up again soon.
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