The Bowflex Power Pro XL

[Raccoon]

[Bowflex Power Pro XL]

I quit my YMCA membership about 3 months ago for the summer and instead of restarting my membership in September/October, I was thinking that I should invest in a Bowflex instead. The Canadian Bowflex website says that I can "own one for as little as $14 per month." and it sounds a bit tempting. I have always seen and wanted the Bowflex since I first saw it on television several years ago, but lacked the money and the motivation. Now the I have a job and am a lot more goal-oriented about things so the Bowflex idea seems more and more possible. I can easily afford the $14/month, and even if it was $28/month I could handle it. I want to know if anyone here has had experience with the Bowflex, good or bad, and to let me know if I should consider it. None of my friends have tried it Bowflex, but they seem to think that it is a good idea if I stick with it. I figured why not see if someone on BattleForums has used it.

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[DB]

I think it's a pretty nifty thing, myself. I tried it at Dick's sporting goods store once and I liked it. IS there a money-back guarantee?

 

[Raccoon]

Originally posted by Dark Blade
IS there a money-back guarantee?

[Warranty Information] - "If you’re not 100% satisfied with the results, simply contact our customer service department at (800) 216-9028 for Return Authorization. Then return it, including any accessories, in its original condition and packaging, and receive a full refund, less shipping and handling."

 

[DB]

Well then, you might as well give it a week with it to make your decision.

 

[Master.America]

So that's what that thing at my dad's house was. I thought it was a bowflex. I don't know how often he uses it, but it doesn't really show. His build is like mine, lean and somewhat muscular.

 

[Beer $lut]

I have a bowflex and it sucks. It takes forever to change the thing around to do different exercises.

 

[AxL]

$14 a month- for life.

On a more serious note I don't see the need for one right now. I would rather run and then use a bench for lifting. I know those only get certain muscles but for me its fine.

 

[DB]

The bench press is one of the worst exercises to do. But, that doesn't stop people from doing it.

 

[COTA-GoD]

darkblade why did you add :


Last edited by GAHEADGA on 07-25-2004 at 2:04 PM


to your sig? lol


Anyways, about the bowflex, i tried it out at canadiantire (a canadian store that has just about everything, except for food i guess) and it was pretty fun i guess, lol.

 

[Raccoon]

Originally posted by AxL
$14 a month- for life.

On a more serious note I don't see the need for one right now. I would rather run and then use a bench for lifting. I know those only get certain muscles but for me its fine.

I don't see how they only charge $14.00/month ($168.00/year). It would take me 100 months (8.3 years) to pay the bloody thing off. I'd rather pay atleast $100.00/month just to get it out of the way.

I also run and do push-ups (not really to gain mass, but just to try to retain the chest I have from the YMCA days), but I would like to further develop arms, back, basically everywhere. How often and far do you run AxL; just out of curiousity.

Originally posted by COTA-GoD
Anyways, about the bowflex, i tried it out at canadiantire (a canadian store that has just about everything, except for food i guess) and it was pretty fun i guess, lol.

Could you explain how it was fun? Did it feel comfortable, etc.? Canadian Tire has food.. you just have to have a thing for beef jerky, mint gum and chocolate bars. :^)

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[RoaCh of DisCord]

Fat > Bowflex

 

[Raccoon]

Originally posted by RoaCh Of DisCord
Fat > Bowflex

Who says you can't be fat and strong at the same time?

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[AxL]

Originally posted by Raccoon

back, basically everywhere. How often and far do you run AxL; just out of curiousity.

I run a mile everyday. However I hurt my knee and I don't want to keep hurting so I run ever other day. Plus I have football starting in about 10 days and lots of conditioning. The last thing I need is a bad knee.

I do mostly pushups to increase my arm strength because I would rather spend money on my computer then a bench.

 

[IDefy]

I just go to the Y 3 times a week, just started this summer. $50 for a year and no monthly fee.

 

[Raccoon]

Originally posted by IDefy
I just go to the Y 3 times a week, just started this summer. $50 for a year and no monthly fee.

:fwink

It is $27/month in Canada..

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[IDefy]

That is unfair.

The only thing I have at my house is dumbbells but you can't do every exercise with those. : /

 

[Hot Action Akule]

24 hr fitness > YMCGHEY

 

[DwarfSpirits]

Arnold > Bf



school gyms here are pretty good