Anybody have/had a Bowflex? - Page 4

DLIT · 05-11-2008, 07:05 PM

Just bought a used one for $600. It's like new though. Retails for $1000. Setting it up now...

DLIT · 05-11-2008, 11:08 PM

I just went through all the chest exercises found in the fitness guide that comes with it. This shit is no joke.

Rider · 05-12-2008, 08:19 AM

Right on man.

Just dont get lazy and forget about it in 3 months like like most people do.

fatburg · 05-12-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Why do you advise against Selectechs?

Not near the quality of the two I recommended. And when you get to heavier weight, they are a killer on your thighs when lifting them into position. The other two balance much better and are far more durable.

Antwanny · 05-12-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Those are stupid expensive.

I got em cheap with the stand 350 bucks : )
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itgirl · 05-13-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I've read that you should also vary your routine with both fewer and more reps regularly. Do the "normal" reps most of the time, but throw in a day, week, or maybe a month of fewer reps with more weight, then switch back to your normal routine. Next time you change, do less weight with more reps, then back to normal. BUT, I'm not one to really give workout advice, it's just something I read when I was doing research.

i've read that you should lift your heaviest weight the first set and back it up by 5 lbs for the 2nd/3rd set. reason being: lifting during the first set incorporates the large muscle (it does all the work), by lessening the load on the 2nd/3rd set you are working the small muscle fibers (behind the large one) to create a better, rounder muscle. (i subscribe to oxygen, that's where i got this)

so there's a couple different views on that now.

z06boy · 05-13-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I used to own a Bowflex...just never really liked it so I sold it and went back to free weights....of course as of late I haven't even been doing that...

Ok been away for a few days and after logging on and seeing this thead update realized I never did own a Bowflex...it was a Soloflex...maybe that's why I didn't like it...bunch of rubberband weights.

Good luck with the Bowflex.

jtemple · 05-13-2008, 02:22 PM

I vary my routine between high weight/low reps and low weight/high reps.

When I lift heavy, my first set is the heaviest. I then drop the weight for each successive set and do the same amount of reps.

When I lift light, the weight stays constant and I lift until I can't lift any more. I do a circuit, jumping from exercise to exercise without any rest.

I lift 3 days a week and do cardio 3 days a week. I take Saturday off.

I've been doing this routine for more than the last couple of years, and it has worked for me. Over the last 3 years, I have lost roughly 40% of my body weight and dropped from 40%+ bodyfat down to 13%. I spent the first year dieting only, then bought my gym equipment.

I have done all of my exercising at home, with nothing more than a basic freeweights set (bench, barbell, curl bar, 300 lbs. of weight) and a decent quality elliptical machine ($1200 or so).

The total investment in my equipment, including heavy duty flooring (not that crappy thin rubber stuff they sell you in the sporting goods stores), is about $2000.

If you want some good flooring, go to a place that sells farm equipment (Tractor Supply Co. in my area) and buy some "stable mats". They're 3/8" thick rubber mats used to line horse stalls and trailers. This stuff is indestructable. A 4' x 6' mat weighs nearly 100 lbs and will last forever for a home gym. You can drop weights on them all day long and they don't mark up, and don't shift around. Mine are on carpet. Other than being matted down some (should fluff right back up with a good vacuuming), the carpet underneath still looks brand new.

ceo012384 · 05-13-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fatburg

Not near the quality of the two I recommended. And when you get to heavier weight, they are a killer on your thighs when lifting them into position. The other two balance much better and are far more durable.

That's a good point, they are an awkward shape... maybe I will look into the other two you mentioned.

05-11-2008, 07:05 PM	#31
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Just bought a used one for $600. It's like new though. Retails for $1000. Setting it up now... __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

05-11-2008, 11:08 PM	#32
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	I just went through all the chest exercises found in the fitness guide that comes with it. This shit is no joke. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

05-12-2008, 08:19 AM	#33
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Right on man. Just dont get lazy and forget about it in 3 months like like most people do.

05-13-2008, 02:22 PM	#38
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I vary my routine between high weight/low reps and low weight/high reps. When I lift heavy, my first set is the heaviest. I then drop the weight for each successive set and do the same amount of reps. When I lift light, the weight stays constant and I lift until I can't lift any more. I do a circuit, jumping from exercise to exercise without any rest. I lift 3 days a week and do cardio 3 days a week. I take Saturday off. I've been doing this routine for more than the last couple of years, and it has worked for me. Over the last 3 years, I have lost roughly 40% of my body weight and dropped from 40%+ bodyfat down to 13%. I spent the first year dieting only, then bought my gym equipment. I have done all of my exercising at home, with nothing more than a basic freeweights set (bench, barbell, curl bar, 300 lbs. of weight) and a decent quality elliptical machine ($1200 or so). The total investment in my equipment, including heavy duty flooring (not that crappy thin rubber stuff they sell you in the sporting goods stores), is about $2000. If you want some good flooring, go to a place that sells farm equipment (Tractor Supply Co. in my area) and buy some "stable mats". They're 3/8" thick rubber mats used to line horse stalls and trailers. This stuff is indestructable. A 4' x 6' mat weighs nearly 100 lbs and will last forever for a home gym. You can drop weights on them all day long and they don't mark up, and don't shift around. Mine are on carpet. Other than being matted down some (should fluff right back up with a good vacuuming), the carpet underneath still looks brand new.