Bowflex Power Pro XTL

Pros: A truly complete home gym, effective.
Cons: Leg attachment and lat attachment probably not worth it. Might not be good for beginners.

For many years now I've been trying to stay in shape with aerobics and weight training. Since we moved to our new home, I now live way too far from a gym to make it practical to join, so I thought the Bowflex might be just the ticket to help me stay in...

Pros: Lots of exercises, fun and easy to use
Cons: Assembly stinks, expensive

Ok, I did it. I buckled to consumer pressure. After watching the Bowflex commercials for years I decided that I needed to start doing something about my body. I have been weight lifting on and off for years, and it was in one of the off times that I...

Pros: Ease in changing weights, rower
Cons: Reaching the hand grips for some exercises

About 3 months ago I bought the Bowflex PowerPro XTL after debating about which series to buy. There were some attachments that I really wanted and others that I could live without, but decided to get them in fear that later on I'd wish I'd gotten them....

Pros: Easy to use, and it works!
Cons: expensive, may not really mimic weights

If you're like me you're looking around at reviews trying to decide just whether to buy one of these things or not. You've probably gotten their video, watched the informercials etc. JUST DO IT! I wasted a year hem'ing and haw'ing over this purchase....

Pros: Compact, easy to store, smooth working, well-designed, sturdy, lots of exercises.
Cons: Complicated exercise instructions; decent workout video would improve product immensely for beginners.

I got my Bowflex Power Pro XTL a few days after New Year's -- just in time for that traditional resolution to get in shape! I'm a woman, 5' 10", mid-40's with a serious weight problem, looking for a fun and practical way to build the lean muscle tissue...

Pros: no more gyms, great design for ease of changing exercises
Cons: some exercises tough to get used to, awkard posisitions

I purchased a Power Pro XTL about 3 months ago. And do I have to say, "I really didn’t 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...

Pros: Great design for ease of changing exercises, no more GYM!
Cons: some exercises tough to get used to, awkard posisitions

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...

Pros: Smooth, easy to use, well constructed, gives complete body workout
Cons: **Bench is Dangerous** read my review for more info

OK. I overall am happy with this purchase. Although the machine is pricey, it operates as described and will offer you a very complete workout. I found changing weight and exercises fairly easy. I'm as sore after using the Bowflex as I was with free...

Pros: Good workout
Cons: XTL with the attachments on it is A LOT bigger than it looks on television.

I bought an XTL with all the attachments and an extra set of power rods (310 total). First off, the XTL with all the attachments is MUCH bigger than it looks on tv. It's no wonder they basically only show the basic model without the leg and lat...

Pros: Incredible resistance, space saver, extremely easy to use, results are real
Cons: Not cheap, long shipping time

Like most everybody, I've been aware of the Bowflex for years, seeing the ads constantly running on TV. I've been a serious exercise enthusiast for many years, and included intensive training with free weights as part of my regimen. But, as will happen...

Pros: Space saver, excellent design, will give you a good upper workout
Cons: Not the best machine for your leg work

I own a bowflex XTL with the maximum upgrade of 410 pounds, and let me tell you that the machine is very good, except that if you are looking to put some muscle mass on your legs, this machine might not help you there.

The bowflex is an...

Pros: versatility, overall design
Cons: bench press needs more support

I recently ordered the lat attachment for my Bowflex XT. (I wrote my review of the Bowflex XT in December '01, so I won't rehash everything here, just to say it was very positive. The title is 'former iron pumper', and you can read that review if you...

Pros: Rods for all resistance
Cons: A bit pricey

I just recently started using the Bowflex Power Pro XTL and I think that I'm in love with it. The resistance on the bows allows any type of person to use such a machine at any time. There are also among hundreds of different exercises that can be...

Pros: Best home gym available, versatility
Cons: Price

I purchased a Bowflex Power Pro XTL and it has to be one of the best investments I've ever made. Sure, it costs a lot of money, but the return on your investment is well worth it.

I bought the XTL because membership in a crowded, smelly gym...

Pros: Small size, lightweight, folds up for storage, versatile, LOTS OF EXERCISES!
Cons: Price, size of exercise footprint.

Summary: The Bowflex XTL is a member of the Bowflex family of home exercise systems. The Bowflex systems use a series of composite plastic (maybe fiberglass rods) enclosed in a rubber sheath. The resistance for the Bowflex system comes from a series...