One of the best!
Written: Oct 29 '01
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Pros: Great design for ease of changing exercises, no more GYM!
Cons: some exercises tough to get used to, awkard posisitions
The Bottom Line: Great machine as well as ease of use. Not good for hard core cardio workout though.
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| nitsud's Full Review: Bowflex Power Pro XTL |
I purchased a Power Pro XTL about 3 months ago. And do I have to say, "I really didnt want to pony up the funds to spend on something I thought would just sit in the basement." When I did finally make the call to purchase it, I was very shocked. It was at my door step in 2 days! And I live in Anchorage Alaska!! Now I no longer have to go to the gym...and I dont have to pay gym fees, which prolonged the purchase further.
When I opened the boxes, it was kind of overwhelming to see all of the different things that I had to put togeather to get it like you see in the adds. After all was said and done, it was about 3.5 hours later and I could'nt wait until I was able to finally see what this thing was going to do. The following morning I got all dressed up to sweat and I tell you what! The power rods are exactlly what they say they are. Nothing but pure power will move those things. It came with the standard assortment of power rods and for those that are not going to the gym 7 days a week are not going to need more for some time to come. The 50lbs rod was left for the leg exercise only!!
It's been 3 months and I do have to say that I am very happy with what I have seen happen to my waistline and overall shape. Altho my over all weight has gone up, my waist and gut have gone down. I have become more defined all over, esp. in the arms, abs and in my chest. This is a strength training machine, no doubt. You can get a bit of aerobic workout of it, yet for me I perfer to run or swim. Sidewalks are cheap.
You will loose weight if you follow their "weight loss plan." There is no way that you wouldnt. You essentially cut your diet to nothing, and do serious calorie counting.
As for the different models, I would suggest spending more and getting the power pro models. The warranties are better and the constructon in by far supperior. Im sure that the modivator models are well designed, but you can just flat out do more exercises woth the upper end ones.
Remember...this will not do it FOR YOU, you need to eat better and stick to a routine. The bow flex is just a machine that will allow YOU to sculpt your body to where you allways dreamed it to be. Just remember, nothing happens over night so dont get feeling down a week into it if you see no results. Give it some time and have fun. Becouse remember, it's you that will benifit in the long run.
Well it is now Jan 09 2001, adn I have been using the bow flex for some time now and I do have to say, I am feeling better and looking that way as well. I dont look like Randy, the super buff guy that is on the videos that is trying to sell you the machine, yet you can tell that I am looking alot more defined than before. Those guys do nothing but stay hours in the gym and get paid for it. The rest of us in the real working world dont have that kind of time. As for the progress, I can say that with the CONSTANT, read that again, CONSTANT use of this machine, you will see changes. In the time that I have been using it, I have noticed that I do need to start some type of cardio workout into my routine. This machine is a strength training only. I cant change between sets fast enough to get my heart rate up fast enough so that it is productive.
The machine is holding up really well, and Im not disatisified at all with the performance of the machine. It is still holding up and just needed the bolts on it tightned a bit the other day.
Well, it's off to the grind again, so Im off to go try to get BUFF!! IF you like, E-mail me with your sucess stories, I know that I cant be the only on that has seen great results with this machine.
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