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Anybody have an opinion on Bowflex? I've been watching Craigslist and have looked at their site and remain confused on the different models. Is this a decent or convenient way to workout?
Thanks in advance!
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It really depends on the workout.
It is not bad if you are just looking for a way to get a little excersize in, but it isn't going to replace a weight bench effectively IMHO.
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Jerry, I have one of their higher end models, when I moved into my new house I was quite aways from my old gym, so I got the Bowflex to put in the basement to supplement my workouts as I usually work out at work, they seem to be a quality machine, easy to use and you can get results. I would recommend finding one that has the highest/heaviest "weight" tension rods. Good luck.
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As a PT and Exercise Physiologist, I'd see if you can't get a cable cross system. You can do more with it and more consistant tension.
Just my opinion. I use nothing but free wts and cable systems.
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So it sounds like it would be more for toning and getting the cardio up? It also looks like to work the abs requires an additional set up..
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As for the Tone vs Cardio that's a big debate that is too long to discuss. Short story is that the Bow Flex is for muscle building/toning. Treadmill/bike/etc is for cardio. But there are some schools of thought that say that weight lifting is also a cardio work out.
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