Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below Whats up all, anybody use the bowflex -- ive been considering buying one but wanted to know if anybody has used it and if they thought it was worth it. I think i may be more motivated to work out if i dont have to go to a gym. I'm trying to put on weight doing strength training -- is it good for that?
anybody use bowflex?
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From what I recall, the bowflex is upwards of $1000 US. That's competetive with a full freeweight setup of power cage, bench, barbell and weights. You'd also probably have a better strength carryover into "real-world" movements because of the coordination necessary to perform many freeweight lifts. If you do some comparative pricing you might even be able to find a full setup as a package deal or on sale, making it cheaper than a bowflex.
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Ditto all of the responses.
I wish I had $1k to spend on home gym equipment right now. I can't stand the gym anymore. It's always so packed you hardly have room and I have to sit around waiting for a machine or a bench to become available. It's either that or go at 1am which won't fit my schedule. Not to mention wasting all the money on (highly priced) gas in L.A. traffic.
I wish I had $1k to spend on home gym equipment right now. I can't stand the gym anymore. It's always so packed you hardly have room and I have to sit around waiting for a machine or a bench to become available. It's either that or go at 1am which won't fit my schedule. Not to mention wasting all the money on (highly priced) gas in L.A. traffic.
If I was in the process of making a home gym, I definitely wouldnt purchase a BowFlex as there are much more economical ways of making a home gym, not to mention a variety of free weights, etc. is definitely more beneficial than a BF.
I think you could build a pretty badass home gym for under $600.
- Invest in a set of Powerblock dumbells, they adjust from 5-45 or 5-85lbs depending on which set you buy. This will save time & space than buying multiple sets of dumbells and a rack.
- Construct as many things as you can to save money. You can make racks, stands, etc. yourself. Improvisation is key.
- Make it a variety of exercises. Having a bench press bench doesnt mean you have 'home gym'. You're much more likely to stick with it if you can change the training up every now and then, so make sure you get plenty of different equipment. There are lots of cheap things you can include in your home gym... fitness/ab ball, jump rope, plyometric boxes/platforms that you can make, elastic bands, etc.
- Look for used weights/machines in your local classifieds. Many people will purchase a machine/fitness item and when it doesnt work (usually due to their motivation/diet/etc.), then it ends up sitting around. After 6 months, the $1000 machine/rack they bought is nothing but an expensive decoration, so they sell it for $150 in the paper. You can also get cheap weights this way. Usually a 300lb set of weights isnt that bad brand new, but if you get them used, you can really get a deal sometimes.
I personally dont use a home gym, I just thought those would be good suggestions. Ask BFold for more info, I hear he's got a badass home set-up.
I think you could build a pretty badass home gym for under $600.
- Invest in a set of Powerblock dumbells, they adjust from 5-45 or 5-85lbs depending on which set you buy. This will save time & space than buying multiple sets of dumbells and a rack.
- Construct as many things as you can to save money. You can make racks, stands, etc. yourself. Improvisation is key.
- Make it a variety of exercises. Having a bench press bench doesnt mean you have 'home gym'. You're much more likely to stick with it if you can change the training up every now and then, so make sure you get plenty of different equipment. There are lots of cheap things you can include in your home gym... fitness/ab ball, jump rope, plyometric boxes/platforms that you can make, elastic bands, etc.
- Look for used weights/machines in your local classifieds. Many people will purchase a machine/fitness item and when it doesnt work (usually due to their motivation/diet/etc.), then it ends up sitting around. After 6 months, the $1000 machine/rack they bought is nothing but an expensive decoration, so they sell it for $150 in the paper. You can also get cheap weights this way. Usually a 300lb set of weights isnt that bad brand new, but if you get them used, you can really get a deal sometimes.
I personally dont use a home gym, I just thought those would be good suggestions. Ask BFold for more info, I hear he's got a badass home set-up.
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