Bowflex Revolution???

**Krazydan** · 11-03-2008, 03:47 PM

Im lookin to buy a home gym. I know free wieghts are the way to go but Im looking into home gyms so my wife will use it too. Any body have any feed back on this thing. Of course the comercials make it look like the best thing in the world. Wanted to see what you guys thought of the Bowflex Revolution

**310stanger** · 11-03-2008, 03:49 PM

All the bowflex stuff looks pretty nice. THe problem with home gyms is the convenience gives the owner excuses to really not be motivated to use it. Then it ends up in garage sales and in consignment used in like 2 yrs. Try craigslist as you can probably get a great deal on one. But if you could swing it, i recommend joining a gym for the simple fact that the 2 of you would be motivated to actually get up and go use it. my 2 cents

**SouthernBornThriller** · 11-03-2008, 03:57 PM

I have an older bowflex...the rod one.

It does it's job. You'll never get huge with it like you will with free weights, but it'll keep you flexible, toned, and decently strong. Was perfect for me back in high school since I tried to stay as strong but light and lean as possible (soccer team captain FTW!). Have since moved up to free weights attempting to put on a little size.

My only real gripe about it was that the numbers aren't correct. Benching 200lbs on a bowflex is akin to benching 130ish in free weights.

Final opinion though, as a novelty and something to get her interested in working out, it's perfect for a woman. However if the motivation is already there for her, there's really nothing that can be achieved with it that can't be with just body weight training (push-ups, pull-ups, stretching, etc).

**Kennedy** · 11-03-2008, 04:02 PM

Consider getting a good set of adjustable dumbbells for your home gym.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 11-03-2008, 08:11 PM

The boxflex select-tech barbells look sweet...expensive as shit though

**INMY01TA** · 11-03-2008, 09:33 PM

+1 on joining a real gym.

**ztrouble** · 11-03-2008, 09:53 PM

I've been using one for about 6 months.... I'm starting to notice a difference!!!!!

**Krazydan** · 11-04-2008, 03:08 AM

Me too, thats why Im looking into a bowflex

**Spaz** · 11-04-2008, 04:57 AM

i used a bow flex for a month... with a proper diet and what not you'll get good results...

**Bowtie_girl30** · 11-04-2008, 06:28 AM

I have a bowflex but never use it. I always end up going to the gym cause I can't do much with the bowflex anymore, plus it's buried underneath a bunch of junk in the gameroom.

**Kennedy** · 11-04-2008, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by ztrouble

I've been using one for about 6 months.... I'm starting to notice a difference!!!!!

lmafao

**1998_trans_am_ls1** · 11-04-2008, 08:57 AM

a bowflex works but going to a gym and using free weights is better.

**86 IROC-Z** · 11-04-2008, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Krazydan

Im lookin to buy a home gym. I know free wieghts are the way to go but Im looking into home gyms so my wife will use it too. Any body have any feed back on this thing. Of course the comercials make it look like the best thing in the world. Wanted to see what you guys thought of the Bowflex Revolution

What are your goals?

What are your wifes goals?

**310stanger** · 11-04-2008, 02:23 PM

Let me simply state that resistance is resistance. Your muscles dont know where the fuck it came from. They only needed to be loaded with a workload that will fatigue them and facillitate muscle growth. For someone that doesnt or hasnt ever worked out before I can guarantee that regular use of a bowflex and eating right, they will definitely see results, how severe depends on a lot of variables. My statements on why I would consider the gym is that like anyother piece of home gym equipment they end up not getting used, covered in garbage, you trip over them, they get in the way, its a big machine that you'll have to move if you ever move to a new home etc. Being a member of a gym forces you to get off your ass to get your monies worth and you dont have to worry abotu the clutter. I also believe that gym quality machines are far superior to any home gym you are gonna find. Cybex>bowflex

**Zapper2003** · 11-04-2008, 03:46 PM

And the worst part of it all, they all cost money. I wanna join a Gym but the fuckin closest one is about 25 miles away, 50 round trip. So for shits and giggles, say a month is 30 bucks, 50 miles round trip at approx. 13mpg, right now its 2.54 a gallon, thats $9.77 per day for just the gas to go to the gym, granted, not every day but you go what, 3-4 times a week? Shit adds up!

**jknelms** · 11-04-2008, 04:18 PM

I have a bowflex, it appeals to women to use it. but if you're hoping to actually increase size....free weights are the way. i know you know that already.

i only use the bowflex to help stretch.

**Blown Interceptor** · 11-04-2008, 04:54 PM

I have a Bowflex and use it on a somewhat regular basis. Got sick of going to the gym. It has served me well. I agree with what 310stanger said, "resistance is resistance". Free weights are not necessarily going to make you bigger over any resistance home gym, you have to have the right genetic make up or use steroids if you want to get huge ie:yates. It is the quality, not quantity of your workout...

I would love for someone to tell me the reason free weights are the best?

**suede** · 11-05-2008, 12:45 PM

My mom and dad bought this one when i was in HS and i used it mainly my junior and Senior year and i loved it. I liked it because it was simple to switch exercises and i could do anything i wanted to in the gym. We would haveto go lift in the mornings but i talked with my coaches and they allowed me to just use this in my house so i did not have to drive a half hour at 530 just to lift. I used it with supplements my senior year and went from 174-176 to 190-193 in 5 month but i lifted alot, even when i was just bored at home i would go use it... thats my 2c

**INMY01TA** · 11-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Blown Interceptor

I would love for someone to tell me the reason free weights are the best?

Not rocket science here. http://www.gain-weight-muscle-fast.c...-machines.html

**310stanger** · 11-05-2008, 03:50 PM

I believe in using both free weights and machines. I think they both have their merits. However I also really believe in isolation exercises. I feel like there is an over emphasis on the need to use stabilization during exercises. IMO if you are working quads, work quads, if you are working pecs, work pecs etc. Isolate your biceps with a quality biceps machine going really slow with the heaviest weight you can handle for 10 solid working reps and forced negative reps afterwards and your arms will be total jello when you are done.