Does anybody have/Tried the BowFlex?

[PoonRaider]

I was considering getting a BowFlex, but I dunno if it's really worth it. Supposedly it engages 'stablizer muscles' which is supposed to make for a more intense workout.

Do you think it works better than regular gym equipment (Machines, Dumbbells, barbells, etc.)?

 

[TheOak84]

i tried it once... itS shit, i firmly believe that your body works best against pure gravity and not a shitty 'power rod' reSIStance

 

[Sub-Zero]

resistance is proven effective...

at least thats what i hear on tv and stuff.

 

[super_rice]

i found it way too bouncy/wobbly... unstable and the rods are a bit freaky. and when they tried to sell me on the compound movements available for the machine, it didn't feel the same, not at all.

go try it for yourself, you may find it to be good.

i would never buy one however. i'd take my 2 grand and buy a power rack. http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/

 

[cbs]

I was considering getting a BowFlex, but I dunno if it's really worth it. Supposedly it engages 'stablizer muscles' which is supposed to make for a more intense workout.

Do you think it works better than regular gym equipment (Machines, Dumbbells, barbells, etc.)?

Hell, do both. That's what i do. I try to change my routine from time to time between the flex and dumbells/barbells. No matter how you cut it, unless you're looking to get into a competition, using the bowflex is better than nothing at all! Plus it saves time when you need to get that "quick" workout in.

 

[pee wee]

Ive only heard bad things about it.

 

[xhoangx]

how about the platinum crossbow(http://www.platinumcrossbow.com/platinum/600/splitter.html)? it seems to be better than the bowflex and it also has a squat machine built-in. it is also only $1000 for the top of the line. anybody try this yet?

 

[super_rice]

read my last post about the bow flex's compound mov'ts