BOWFLEX XTREME SE HOME GYM [DISCONTINUED] REVIEWS
Thu, Sep 9, 2010
- All-in-one home gym offering more than 65 gym-quality muscle exercises
- Lat tower with angled lat bar, ab crunch shoulder harness, and leg extension/curl attachment
- Three-position lower pulley/squat station for building glutes, hamstrings, and quads
- Ergonomic adjustable seat with polyurethane cushion; 210 pounds of resistance
- Measures 49 x 81 x 62 inches (W x H x D); 7-year limited warranty
Enjoy all the benefits of gym-style vertical design and quality for serious workouts. All in a compact size that fits smaller workout spaces.Whether you’re exhausted of investing in a monthly gym membership or you just like the convenience of working out in the home, the Bowflex Xtreme SE home gym is a must-have for serious workout enthusiasts. The Xtreme SE lets you perform more than 65 gym-quality exercises, including exercises for the chest, shoulder, back, arms, abdominals, and legs–in short, e
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Review by J. Dion for Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued]
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Arrived in a timely fashion. Very well packed with good assembly instructions. Well made piece of exercise equipment. I have been using the equipment for 2-1/2 weeks now and can already see the results. I absolutely despise exercise and yet find myself motivated by the quick results to keep at it even when it has been a long tiring day. I would recommend this home gym for all ages, both male and female.
Review by D. Gibbs for Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued]
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the machine is well built and offers lots of options however, the DVD does not help someone unfamiliar with the machine. It shows tons of exercises but assumes you know how to set the cables, etc. Wish there was a how to DVD that demonstrates everything you need to know from day one. Secondly, a piece was broken, I called the company directly, sent them my receipt and have never heard back as promised. So a hassle, ball is in my court to call them again….
Review by M. Feldman for Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued]
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I’ve been using a similar model for over eight months. Here’s my take:
CONS:
For $1000, you can probably get a whole set of free weights: power rack, Olympic barbell set, bench, etc. I paid under 900 dollars from Amazon.
The resistance bands probably equal about half to sixty percent of free weights. So 210 lbs. of resistance is probably closer to 100 – 120 pounds. Thus, almost everyone will need to shell out 100 bucks for another set of 50s to get to 310 (150 – 160 real pounds). Big guys who want to bulk will likely max out. I’m getting close to maxing out on my bench press myself.
Changing the cables is mildly irritating but so is changing plates on bar.
PROS:
The machine can provide a full-body workout that you could never replicate without going to a gym. The cables and parts are sturdy and whisper quiet.
The machine takes up relatively less space than free weight equipment.
Excellent safety. You can bench press or even squat to failure every time and not worry if your arms give out. Try benching to failure holding 150 pounds over your chest and you’ll appreciate the Bowflex.
Great variety. I do about 10 exercise but you can easily switch to the different varieties. For the most part — you don’t need that many different exercises.
— Overall, I am working on building mass and have gained with the Bowflex. The key of course is training extremely hard (I suggest HIT training) and following a strict diet and allowing recovery between workouts. If you follow a solid plan, you will gain. You don’t need free weights to add muscle. I am very pleased with the Bowflex — I thought it might be sort of a rip-off and I considered free weights but I’m happy with my choice.
Review by J. Post for Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued]
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This is a fantastic overall system. I have been using free weights for many years. I never thought I could get the type of workout from a machine but after only a few weeks you will see substantial results. You will be able to address every muscle group with only a few quick changes to the cables – Great overall workout in 30-45 minutes 3 days a week. I would highly recommend this for someone looking for a home gym.
Review by BUSMAN for Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued]
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I have owned other home exercise equipment and this is my fist Bowflex. Definitely a good choice. The machine assembles easily, in about 2.5 hours consistent with the assembly manuals estimate. It is solid machine and I have been using it for about 3 months 3 to 4 times per week. I didn’t buy it to get those “picture perfect” results you see advertised, I bought to expand my home aerobic workouts and limited free weight workout that I was currently doing.
I am very pleased with this machine. It’s easy to use, although it will take a few workouts to become accustomed to changing the exercise setups for each exercise so you can maintain a good pace, no more that 1 minute between exercises as recommended in the book. This machine is not for a body builder, but more for someone who is interested in general fitness. Currently using it as configured with 310 lbs rods. An easy upgrade to 410 lbs when I need to. To maintain the Rods suggest you get the optional Power Rod Rejuvenator available on the Bowflex website, the included strap just doesn’t cut it. Got a great deal from amazon.com the least expensive on the web and free shipping.