Bowflex?

[Bill]

We’re retired, and want to a piece of exercise equipment. Lat pull downs is a must. Starting an exercise program, not looking to bulk up, etc. will be in an upstairs room so weight up the stairs is a concern.

I’m looking at some used Bowflex gyms on Craigslist and FB Marketplacr- they’re cheap enough if we don’t like it/ t’s almost a who-cares.

I’ve read non-weight gyms are easier on aging joints.

Anybody have one and wish they didn’t.


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[ckamp52]

I had one in the past and i really enjoyed it. It worked well for me. I had some issues with my shoulder at the time and I liked it because i could change the range of motion to adapt workouts to help my shoulder.

[Traildust]

They feel goofy to me. I'm a fan of kettle-bell workouts 5, 10, 20 & 30lb's are all you'd need.

[Headhunter]

We have one and love it as it is pretty easy on our joints.

[Maddox]

I had one and didn’t like it. Sold it and bought a Hoist.

https://www.hoistfitness.com/collections/v-series-gyms

I do have the bowflex dumbbells and really like them.

[Bill]

Thanks. We picked it up today. Listed for $100, paid $50. Lets see how it works out.


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[AntlerCollector]

Can’t go wrong for that price.

[Snakelover]

I've had one for about 20 years and still use it. Had to add some "50 lb" bows. The numbers on the bows are just for a point of reference. They really don't correspond to free weights. But the type of motion is good. If something happened to mine, I'd probably buy another.

[Martin]

Low impact is good for joints. I wish you were closer, I have one I'd give you.

[Bill]

I appreciate the offer, sir. Very kind.

It’s gotten as far as our upstairs, to be reassembled.


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[Bill]

Bowflex?

Well, that was a puzzle reassembling it. Found a couple minor assembly errors the original owner made along the way .



I hope these extra pieces in the bag don’t cause it to launch thru the ceiling- I can’t find any holes missing a nut/ bolt so I’ll call it good. Time to go shoot my bow.




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