Bowflex promotional photo
As holiday gift buyers ponder the perfect purchase, and New Year’s Resolution early birds reflect on shaping up in 2010, many are considering the benefits of the Bowflex Revolution. This is the latest incarnation in home gym technology by Bowflex (owned by Nautilus, Inc.), which promises you not only more than 100 exercises with up to 400 variations, but change back for your $3000.
Bowflex Revolution’s SpiraFlex® technology promises smooth and “whisper quiet” workouts.
Specs include:
• 220 lbs of resistance
• Up to 600 lbs. of resistance for leg presses
• Leg Curl station
• Built-in rowing machine
• Preacher Curl
• Dual variable freedom arms pivot 170 degrees for full-range upper body work
• 5-position foot harness
• 10-Year Limited Warranty.
Other than the voluntary Bowflex recall in 2004 due to potentially hazardous mechanical problems, Bowflex machines are known for their quality and commitment to customer service. However, $3000 will buy significant quantities of gym membership where even better quality equipment is available; and for the apartment dwellers who view the quiet workout as their answer to keeping peace with the neighbors, it seems the money could be better spent on the down payment for a home with adequate space to house this behemoth.
Want to try it out first? Sorry. Bowflex does offer a six-week return policy—but after wrestling five large, heavy boxes to the mat and assembling their contents, would you really consider reverse engineering that whole process and shipping it back?
The Bowflex Revolution seems like the ideal purchase for the proven fitness enthusiast with bucks to burn and space to accommodate this quality home gym. Or perhaps a glance at Craig’s List is in order.
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Comments
I keep seeing the ads,but they never come across with a price.This is a large chunck of bucks to be laying out.Does it do anything else besides take up space when not in use? Someone could buy a good quality car for that,and if considering purchasing,I'd suggest the car first, they'll need it for that second job to pay for this behemoth.Great point,most people would never consider diamantling this thing,heck I'd need someone to just set up!Great concise article!
Great article! I also have never found the "actual" price listed in any of their promotional ads. Thanks for breaking it down for us!
Sorry to disagree, but Bowflex equipment is not well made. There have been two recalls and Nautilus was fined a million dollars for not reporting injuries caused by their machines. For $3000, you can buy a commercial grade functional trainer from a company like Hoist, Life Fitness or Precor, to name a few. Stay away from Bowflex.
Great article! Now that 24-7 gyms are popping up everywhere with all the equipment (some even have tanning) why would anyone want all that stuff clogging up their space?
Great article! Well written piece on exercise equipment. Never realized that this particular machine was that expensive and didn't offer a money back guarantee. I can see that it would be difficult and expensive to return as well. Thanks again for sharing and explaining the details for this type of equipment so that it is easily understood by all.
Wow, what an all around ready made gym piece of equipment.TX for all you great info regarding this exercise piece of machinery.
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