How to Choose the Right Bowflex

Buying a Bowflex is like buying a car, you need to make sure you pay for the options you want and need, while minimizing add-ons you’re not too keen on.  Bowflex comes in many different models (Ultimate, Ultimate 2, Xtreme SE, Xtreme 2, Blaze, and Versatrainer) and choosing the right one can be quite the task.  While I cannot choose the machine for you I will ask the following questions to help make your choice a lot easier.

Are you looking to become a pro-athlete, bodybuilder, or power-lifter?

If you answered yes to any of those, a Bowflex might not be right for you.  An Athlete can benefit from Bowflex training for some time, but the Bowflex doesn’t offer long-term sports specific training.  Bodybuilders and Power-lifters need more options.

Are you serious about your fitness goals?

I only ask this because I think before you drop the dough on a home gym; you need to be sure you will actually use it.  I was once in the buy now, find out if I’ll use it later club.  I spent over $1000 on useless fitness products before finally getting serious.  Just make sure you’re motivated before spending the big bucks.

Are you a beginner or are you an advanced exerciser?

Fitness level s one of the main questions you need to ask when buying a Bowflex.  This is more for advanced users who are thinking of purchasing a Bowflex.  If you’ve already been exercising for quite some time you’ll need to pick up a more advanced machine with higher resistance settings.  Beginners can benefit from the basic Bowflex model and purchase attachments and upgrades as needed.

Who will be using the Bowflex?

If you’re the only person using the Bowflex you can easily make the choices of what features you want and which ones you don’t.  If you have a family or a group of people who will be using it, it’s best to go for one of the more advanced models, that way the Bowflex can provide adequate workouts for everybody involved.

How Much Space do you Have?

The Bowflex website offers Bowflex machine measurements.  Make sure the Bowflex you are thinking of purchasing will fit where you need it.  Also be sure to double check whether or not the Bowflex folds up for storage, some people need this option, while others do not want it.

What kind of budget are you on?

This might be one of the most important questions.  If you’re on a specific budget you might want to start out with the lower priced models and buy attachments as you become able to.  Or you could look for a second hand Bowflex.  Just remember that while buying a second hand Bowflex might seem like it saves you money, it does not come with a warranty.

You can check out the Bowflex website to find out more information on the types of home gyms Bowflex offers.

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