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	<description>The Best Bowflex Home Gym, Dumbbell and Treadmill Reviews</description>
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		<title>Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 21:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex is a well respected company when it comes to home physical equipment. They make a number of exercise machines, starting from the humble dumbbells, to personal trainers that rival the ones you find in a gym. Bowflex as a brand is known for two things, quality, and value for money. Almost all their products [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BGMFHO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B000BGMFHO"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-252" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="bowflex 7 series treadmill" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bowflex7.jpg" alt="bowflex 7 series treadmill" width="225" height="225" /></a>Bowflex is a well respected company when it comes to home physical equipment. They make a number of exercise machines, starting from the humble dumbbells, to personal trainers that rival the ones you find in a gym.</p>
<p>Bowflex as a brand is known for two things, quality, and value for money. Almost all their products are well designed, intuitive to use, and robust. When it comes to treadmills too it is the same.</p>
<p>Imagine if the Bowflex  series 7 treadmill comes in third in the list of treadmills that cost over $1000. And this with such illustrious names like Smooth Fitness and Schwinn that retail in the same segment.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BGMFHO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B000BGMFHO">&gt;&gt;&gt; Click here to get the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill from Amazon.com &lt;&lt;&lt;</a></h3>
<p><strong>Bowflex 7 Treadmill Description</strong></p>
<p>As a treadmill, the bowflex 7 gives you everything that you can get from machines that cost more. You get 2.5 inch rollers, a dual ply deck, 15 different programs, a cushioning system that protects your knees, a fan, and a heart rate monitor with a chest strap.</p>
<p>This is also the only one at this price that gives you a 60 inch running deck. It is solid and robust, and basically gives you more for your buck than any other machine.</p>
<p><strong>The good</strong></p>
<p>Everything about the Bowflex series 7 is good. It may cost $1250 but there is no other machine that gives you the kind of features that it gives at this price. If you are a serious runner there are a few things that you cannot do without, like a cushioned deck, a number of different programs so that you do not get bored, a longer deck so that you don&#8217;t feel that you&#8217;re going to fall off at any moment, and a good heart rate monitor with chest strap.</p>
<p>You may not need some of the features that the high end versions come with, and the Bowflex series 7 makes a very good compromise. As a very good, mid range machine there is very little that you can fault with the Bowflex.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-253" title="Bowflex 7 Treadmill Console" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Bowflex-Series-7-Treadmill_5_0.jpg" alt="Bowflex 7 Treadmill Console" width="540" height="352" /></p>
<p><strong>The bad</strong></p>
<p>In all the complaints that users have given for the bowflex, the only things that keep cropping up again and again is that it is heavy. It weighs in at 270 lbs, but it is because of this weight that it is so stable. Plus there are very few other machines that do not weigh as much and it is not that bad a thing anyway.</p>
<p>The other thing is that it takes up to a month sometime to get delivered. When compared to other manufacturers who ensure that you get delivery within a week, this is just too long.</p>
<p>Although the warranty is good enough, many manufacturers give you a lifetime on both frame and motor. You also get more than the one year on labor that Bowflex gives.</p>
<p><strong>The verdict</strong></p>
<p>As a good mid range treadmill, the Bowflex series 7 is a very good buy. It gives you features that you will not find in other machines under $1700 which means that it is tremendous value for money.</p>
<p>The numbers too show the same thing with the Bowflex coming in third in the top selling list. The only machines that sell more are the Sole F80 which is truly an exceptional machine at just $1500 and the Sole F83 which gives you heart rate programs that you do not get in any other, lower cost machines.</p>
<p>If therefore you can afford the Sole, go for it, it is the best you can find. If however you really have no need for any of the extra programs that the sole comes with, then the Bowflex series 7 is a very good option indeed.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BGMFHO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B000BGMFHO">&gt;&gt;&gt; Click here to get the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill from Amazon.com &lt;&lt;&lt;</a><img class="aligncenter" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000BGMFHO&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
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		<title>Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym The Bowflex PR3000 is the upgrade replacement for the Bowflex Blaze. It costs about the same, but looks much better although in terms of usage, there is really nothing to choose between them. It works very well, and as a low cost but good home personal trainer, there is nothing to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: left;">Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym</h1>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-241" title="Bowflex PR3000" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexpr3000.jpg" alt="Bowflex PR3000" width="225" height="225" />The Bowflex PR3000 is the upgrade replacement for the Bowflex Blaze. It costs about the same, but looks much better although in terms of usage, there is really nothing to choose between them. It works very well, and as a low cost but good home personal trainer, there is nothing to beat it. It is well designed, and except for the fact that it comes with hand grips for the pull down instead of the cross bar, there is no complaints about this machine.</p>
<p>Bowflex makes very good, low cost home trainers, and they are usually well designed and robust in build. When you see the Bowflex name you know that even if the product is on the simple side, you get more than what you pay for.</p>
<p>There are a number of personal trainers in the Bowflex line, and the PR3000 is one of the best value for money ones. A closer look at it will show you why this is.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS4YRQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B001AS4YRQ">&gt;&gt;&gt; Click here to get the Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym now! &lt;&lt;&lt;</a><img class="aligncenter" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bowflex03-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001AS4YRQ&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<h3>Bowflex PR3000 Features and Description</h3>
<p>The Bowflex PR3000 is very similar to the PR1000 except that it is better designed. It also gives you more options and also looks much better than the PR1000. You can do more than 50 exercises on it and is more than sufficient for most people.</p>
<h3><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-242" title="Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/new-bowflex-pr3000-features.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></h3>
<p>It uses the same power rod system that all Bowflex personal trainers do. This is an advantage in the sense that the whole unit weights considerably less than ones that come with weights. If you live in apartments this is a big thing because you wouldn&#8217;t want to cart 500 to 800 lbs of equipment. The seat is big and comfortable, and the whole machine is robustly made to last. You get a lifetime warranty on the power rods which leaves you thinking that this is a fit it and forget it, no hassles machine.</p>
<h3>The Pros</h3>
<p>The price is a very reasonable one. There is no way that you can get a cheaper machine that can do as much as this can. It is light, and gives you everything that you would expect from a home fitness trainer. You don&#8217;t even need a warranty on any of the parts because everything is mechanical and there is no one who has complained of anything breaking or wearing away even after years of use.</p>
<h3>The Cons</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Very little. If you want to nitpick you can say that the power rods just do not give you the same kind of resistance as weights would, and that the manual that comes with this machine only gives 27 exercises. You can also say that leg exercises are not as easy, and that some are not possible.</p>
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<h3>My Conclusion</h3>
<p>At the price that you are getting the PR3000, there&#8217;s just no other competition. You get a really good machine that you can use for a full body workout. While the PR1000 is considerably cheaper, within just a couple of months it will leave you ruing the fact that you did not go for the PR3000 because it just does not support too many exercises.</p>
<p>The PR3000 however is much better, and apart from you wanting to get the extra two upgradeable power rods to bring the total resistance level to 410 lbs there&#8217;s nothing else that you can ever want. With regards to the exercises, it is true, the manual ships with one in which only 27 are given, but if you go to the Bowflex website and download the manual for the Bowflex Extreme, you can get more than 50 exercises, and the only difference between both models seem to be that the Extreme comes with a cross bar while this does not.</p>
<p>As a fitness equipment that will serve you for years and leave you fit and healthy, you really don&#8217;t need anything other than the PR3000.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS4YRQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B001AS4YRQ">&gt;&gt;&gt; Click here to get the Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym now! &lt;&lt;&lt;</a></h3>
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		<title>Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex PR1000 Review The Bowflex PR1000 is one of the cheapest personal home trainers that you can find. It costs only $450 and although it does not give you as much as even the Blaze does, it is adequate. For a personal trainer at this price, there is really nothing much in terms of research [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex PR1000 Review</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS697O/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B001AS697O"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-234" title="Bowflex PR1000" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexpr1000.jpg" alt="Bowflex PR1000" width="224" height="224" /></a>The Bowflex PR1000 is one of the cheapest personal home trainers that you can find. It costs only $450 and although it does not give you as much as even the Blaze does, it is adequate.</p>
<p>For a personal trainer at this price, there is really nothing much in terms of research that you need to do beyond finding out whether the product is actually useful or if it is just going to become junk in your home.</p>
<p>We have therefore reviewed the PR1000 to show you how effective it really is. The exercises that you can do with this machine is beyond the scope of this review, but a glance through the official website for Bowflex will let you know exactly what you can and cannot do.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS697O/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B001AS697O">&gt;&gt;&gt; Click here to get the Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym Now! &lt;&lt;&lt;</a><img class="aligncenter" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bowflex03-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001AS697O&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<h3>Bowflex PR1000 Features and Description</h3>
<p>There is very little to describe in the PR1000. If you&#8217;ve seen one personal trainer, you&#8217;ve seen them all. The only difference would be in how comprehensive they are when it comes to the number of exercises that you can perform with them.</p>
<p>The PR1000 comes with a seat that can double as a rowing seat when you want it to. It is capable of supporting all the standard presses, pull downs, curls and ab exercises. You can even give your legs a workout.</p>
<p>The resistance is provided by twin bows, or power rods that actually work very well. Everything is built solidly of metal, and you never feel unstable when you are working out on it.</p>
<h3>The Good<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-235" title="Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexpr1000homegym.jpg" alt="Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym" width="280" height="280" /></h3>
<p>At the price that you are purchasing it there is really no arguments here. Everything works as they should, and although you may not be able to become a hunk, ever, with this machine, it is more than adequate for those who want to burn off those excess calories, and get stronger at the same time.</p>
<h3>The Bad</h3>
<p>There are only two things that are negative in this machine. One is that they offer only around 25 exercises which means that after a few months of using it you will regret not having gotten a better one.</p>
<p>Not that this model is not useful, just that for a beginner it is very good, but when you start using it for some time, and you want to go up, either in weight or in the number of exercises you do, this machine cannot support it.</p>
<p>The second negative is that the power rods do not give you the correct weight. You may therefore be pressing 210 lbs on the trainer, but if you go to a gym do not try with the same weight as the difference is considerable. If you are not going to do this however, there is really no issues at all.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>As a cheap, for-beginners, personal trainer, the PR 1000 is hard to beat. If you are on the younger side, you may want to look at the Blaze. It does cost more, but it gives you more options, something that you may want a couple of months into your exercise regimen. If you are however getting this because it is as good a way as any of removing that extra couple of “middle age” inches round your waist, this is more than enough.</p>
<p>You may not want to become a hulk at this age, and if you are as busy as most of us are, you wouldn&#8217;t have the time anyway. The PR1000 is best here.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex Blaze Home Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex Blaze Home Gym The Bowflex Blaze is the personal trainer from Bowflex. It is relatively compact, is cheap, and gives you most of the options that you will need for a personal home trainer. Of course if you are a person who is really serious about your workouts, you will have to go to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex Blaze Home Gym</h1>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-230" title="Bowflex Blaze Home Gym" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexblazehomegym.jpg" alt="Bowflex Blaze Home Gym" width="225" height="225" />The Bowflex Blaze is the personal trainer from Bowflex. It is relatively compact, is cheap, and gives you most of the options that you will need for a personal home trainer. Of course if you are a person who is really serious about your workouts, you will have to go to a gym because it is just not possible to get a full body workout with just one machine, any machine.</p>
<p>At a shade under $800 it is one of the cheapest there is, and although you can get them online, Bowflex has discontinued this product.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no issues with spares though as Bowflex itself agrees that it will be able to service the Blaze for years to come. Let us then take a closer look at the Blaze.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GRDS6U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bowflex03-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B000GRDS6U">&gt;&gt;&gt; Click here to get the Bowflex Blaze Home Gym now!&lt;&lt;&lt;</a><img class="aligncenter" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bowflex03-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000GRDS6U&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<h3>Bowflex Blaze Description and Features</h3>
<p>The Blaze gives you multiple devices in one, and the overall design is pretty standard for most personal trainers. The Blaze gives you 60 exercises and up to 210 lbs of resistance. This can however be upgraded twice, to 310 and 410 lbs respectively.</p>
<p>All the resistance is provided by the bows which Bowflex calls power rods. These rods are very very sturdy, and come with a lifetime warranty. The seat is adjustable so that you can use the same while you weight train, or do rowing exercises. You can even do cardiovascular exercises on the Blaze.</p>
<h3>The Positives</h3>
<p>It is cheap. There&#8217;s nothing else that needs to be said. Most of us who want to start out with some kind of physical fitness, but do not want to go to a gym because of the time lost, would like a personal trainer. It is only the cost that holds us back. The Blaze costs only $800 and even if it is not the best in the business, it is still more than adequate for anyone&#8217;s needs.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing that can go wrong with the machine because everything is mechanical. The only weak point is the “power rod” but even here Bowflex gives it a “no-time-limit” warranty, so there are no issues there.</p>
<p>If you aren&#8217;t already familiar with how to use a personal trainer, you can use the DVD that comes with the unit. If you find that this is inadequate, you can download manuals for other machines from Bowflex&#8217;s other trainers and replicate the same exercises in yours.</p>
<h3>The Problems</h3>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing really negative about the Blaze. The price is good, and since everything is built of metal the chances of something conking off is very low. As mentioned above the power rods are the only weak link, because they do not translate to the exact weight. For example 50 lbs in the power rod will equal only 40 odd lbs in weight. This is however an issue only if you are switching between free weights and the Blaze. If you are only using the blaze there&#8217;s no problems as you will be working at a comfortable resistance level for you.</p>
<h3>My Conclusion</h3>
<p>The blaze is a very good buy. The only thing that can be a negative is that it is an out of production model. Yet Bowflex itself says that it will support the model for a number of years hence, and anyway there&#8217;s very little to break in the Blaze.</p>
<p>If you purchase it online you can get it for just under $800 which makes it tremendous value for money. If you just want to tone your body up, and get fit, then the blaze is more than sufficient for you.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Bowflex makes a number of home fitness machines. Starting from as low as $450 they have machines for every budget. They however do not make the high end ones, restricting themselves to making machines that are meant for the average Joe, not the Hulk Hogans. Each of these machines cater to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5264212-10442655"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-224" title="Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexxtreme2se.jpg" alt="Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym" width="225" height="225" /></a>Bowflex makes a number of home fitness machines. Starting from as low as $450 they have machines for every budget. They however do not make the high end ones, restricting themselves to making machines that are meant for the average Joe, not the Hulk Hogans.</p>
<p>Each of these machines cater to a different market and at a different price. For the kind of features it offers they are all value for money. The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE is one such machine. It is the new version and replaces the Bowflex Xtreme SE.</p>
<p>In terms of price difference, the Xtreme 2 SE costs only around $50 more than the one it is replacing. It looks very similar to the outgoing model except that it has a classier color scheme. Considering that it costs around $1350, it may not be the most expensive in the market, but still a little bit of background checking is called for when this much money is at stake. Let us therefore take a closer look at the machine.</p>
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<h3>Bowflex Extreme 2 SE Description and Features</h3>
<p>There is nothing new in the Xtreme 2 SE and it looks like any other home fitness model. It closely resembles all their other models, except perhaps the Revolution model. The differences in price are basically for two reasons, one is that the Xtreme 2 SE will give you more exercise options, and the second is that the more expensive ones look much better. Bowflex comes out with a really sexy black and red combination that looks really classy.</p>
<p>The seat is large and comfortable, and can even be used for the rowing exercises. It comes with a cross bar for the pull down exercises while the other models have double handgrips. Although the design as such is relatively similar for both the Xtreme and the Xtreme 2 SE the latter has a much better color scheme, and overall looks much better than the previous model.</p>
<h3>The Good</h3>
<p>The Xtreme 2 SE is almost the same as the Xtreme SE which means that the machine has all the strengths of the outgoing model. It is compact, lightweight, and is good enough for 410 lbs of workouts. While this may not be good enough for some who want more weight, for the vast majority of us this is more than sufficient for any kind of exercise we want to do.</p>
<p>It looks really good which means that you need not worry about keeping it hidden, you can even keep it in your living room if you want to.</p>
<h3>The Bad<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-225" title="Bowflex Extreme 2 SE" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflex_xtreme_2_se.jpg" alt="Bowflex Extreme 2 SE" width="260" height="324" /></h3>
<p>The only negative that can be said about the Xtreme 2 SE is that it not only resembles the Xtreme SE, it also resembles the PR3000. This model costs only around $900 which means that you are paying nearly $450 for something that looks better, but gives very little added functionality.</p>
<p>Of course the PR3000 has cables everywhere, and is not as simple to use as the Xtreme, but you have to decide if this is worth the added cost.</p>
<h3>My Recommendation</h3>
<p>The decision on getting this machine is going to be split right down the middle. For many who just want a machine to work out on and are not too bothered about how it looks or how simple it is to operate, this machine may seem to be a little overpriced.</p>
<p>For others who not only want a machine that they can work out on, they want something that they do not have to be embarrassed to have in their home there is no other model that gives them this, but at the price that a Xtreme 2 SE can.</p>
<p>The best advise therefore would be for people to try it all out including the revolution model that looks even better than this, and gives even more functionality, but at a much higher cost. Just working out on them will give you an idea of which one you want to go with. You can then purchase online and save yourself some money.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex Xtreme SE &#160; This model is the outgoing model and is replaced by the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE. This does not mean that you should not get this model as the new one and this share so many parts that there is really no difference between them. You can purchase the Xtreme SE online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex Xtreme SE</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5264212-10442655"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-217" title="Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexxtremese.jpg" alt="Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym" width="225" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This model is the outgoing model and is replaced by the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE. This does not mean that you should not get this model as the new one and this share so many parts that there is really no difference between them.</p>
<p>You can purchase the Xtreme SE online for about $50 less than the newer Xtreme 2 SE and although any difference is a difference, it is our goal to find out if this model is better value for money than the newer one, especially as spares should not be an issue at all.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>Bowflex Extreme SE Description and Features</h3>
<p>The Bowflex Xtreme SE is very similar to all the other models in the Bowflex line with the only difference being in the ergonomics and looks. This is why while the PR1000 costs only $450 it also gives you only around 27 exercises that you can do on it. As you go up the price line, you can get much more, until when you reach the Revolution models you can pretty much do anything that you can do at the gym.</p>
<p>The only problem is that the Revolution models cost more than $2500.</p>
<p>The Extreme SE is therefore a compromise buy. You get to do as many as 60 or 70 exercises which is more than sufficient for most of us, and you get a much better looking machine than the PR series. The seat is multi configurable and you can even do the rowing exercises on it. They all use the trademark power rods that Bowflex uses to provide the resistance, and the addition of the crossbar on top for the pull down exercises is a big asset.</p>
<h3>The Pros<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-218" title="Bowflex Extreme SE" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflex-xtreme-se.jpg" alt="Bowflex Extreme SE" width="282" height="362" /></h3>
<p>It is a very simple machine that incorporates all the good from the PR series, but in a much better package. You don&#8217;t have cables all over the place, and the seats are much more ergonomic.</p>
<p>You also get colors other than black in this model. The power rod&#8217;s really work and are guaranteed for life which means that you will not have to replace them at all.</p>
<h3>The Cons</h3>
<p>The only thing that anyone can say about the Bowflex Extreme SE is that it is just a spruced up PR3000. In fact they both are so similar that apart from the cross bar on top, there is basically nothing functionally different between them.</p>
<p>Considering that the PR3000 costs only around $900 it seems like a lot extra money for very little extra functionality.</p>
<h3>My Recommendation</h3>
<p>The Xtreme SE suffers from two problems. One is that functionally it is very similar to the PR3000 which means that you might as well save yourself some money by going for the cheaper model. The other is that the newer one, the Xtreme 2 SE, although basically the same, looks so much better, and costs only $50 more that no one would opt for this model.</p>
<p>There is really no compelling reason to go with the Xtreme except if you are not able to purchase a Xtreme 2 for some reason.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex Ultimate 2 This model is Bowflex&#8217;s full body workout model. All their other models are compromise buys where you know that you cannot get a full body workout, and have to find innovative ways of using the same machine. The Ultimate 2 on the other hand is a no compromise solution for all of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex Ultimate 2</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5264212-10713933"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-211" title="Bowflex Ultimate 2" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexultimate2.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>This model is Bowflex&#8217;s full body workout model. All their other models are compromise buys where you know that you cannot get a full body workout, and have to find innovative ways of using the same machine.</p>
<p>The Ultimate 2 on the other hand is a no compromise solution for all of your workout needs. It is as compact as the other models, but is so good that you will feel that you have a gym at home. You may or may not want to go with the extra attachments, as the basic model itself is more than sufficient.</p>
<p>The Ultimate also costs around $2500, which is quite a lot of money. There are a number of other makes that do not cost as much and use weights, which are supposedly better than the power rods that Bowflex uses, so some thought needs to be put into purchasing this model.</p>
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<h3>Bowflex Ultimate 2 Description and Features</h3>
<p>The Bowflex Ultimate 2 is built along the same lines as all their other models. The difference is that this one is a full fledged personal trainer, and gives you the option of doing all the exercises that you can do at a gym.</p>
<p>Not only does this model have the rowing seat integrated with the machine, it also comes with the lat tower, leg extension and curl station, squat station, and preacher curl station. This basically rounds off everything that you can want in any personal trainer. Unlike the other models&#8217; handgrips, this one also comes with the cross bar on top which makes pull down exercises more comfortable.</p>
<h3>The Good</h3>
<p>Unlike all their cheaper models, this one is a full fledged home trainer. You can do 100+ exercises on it, and you do not need to get anything extra as this machine is more than enough for anyone. You can go up to 410 lbs of resistance, and everything is robustly built, and will last years.</p>
<p>It is also quite compact, a big thing in most home trainers, and can be folded back to occupy less than about 1.5 feet square. It also does not weight much as all the resistance is provided by the resistance rods, and not weights. This means that even people living in apartments and other rented accommodation can be able to use it safely.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-213" style="margin: 5px;" title="Bowflex Ultimate2" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexultimate1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>The machine looks much better built, and has panels that mask all the unwieldy joints giving it a more sophisticated look. The black and red combination also works principally because of the way the combination has been used, tastefully and not overdone.</p>
<h3>The Bad</h3>
<p>While this model gives you much more in terms of whole package, in terms of sheer functionality alone, it is not that much more than the Xtreme 2 SE. Of course it looks much better, and also gives you more features that are integrated very well so that the whole package does not increase in size too much and can still be folded away easily.</p>
<p>But at nearly $1000 more you need to do some thinking as to whether this model is really what you want.</p>
<h3>The Verdict</h3>
<p>In this price range, getting a machine that not only does everything, but also looks great is not that difficult. Yet as a complete package there is a lot going for the Ultimate 2. The biggest plus is that they do not use weights. This means that the weight of the machine comes down drastically, something that you need to think about if you are going to put it in your appartment. Imagine having weights alone for 500 lbs apart from the weight of the machine and you will realize how much of a difference this is.</p>
<p>If you want a bare basics, fair looking and reasonably priced model the Xtreme 2 SE may be a better choice. If however you want something that gives you everything without you having to get extra accessories, then the Ultimate 2 makes a very good choice. The only thing is that if you are willing to shell out a couple of hundred more you can get the Bowflex Revolution, and that is one sexy machine.</p>
<p>Check them both out side by side so that you can make up your mind which one you want to go with.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex Revolution Home Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex Revolution Home Gym &#160; The Bowflex revolution is the top of the line product from Bowflex. The Revolution series has three different models in them the Regular, XP and FT. There is absolutely no difference between the three models except that the Regular and XP come with a seat attached while the FT does [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex Revolution Home Gym</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5264212-10442626"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-204" title="Bowflex Revolution" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexrevolution.jpg" alt="Bowflex Revolution Home Gym" width="225" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Bowflex revolution is the top of the line product from Bowflex. The Revolution series has three different models in them the Regular, XP and FT.</p>
<p>There is absolutely no difference between the three models except that the Regular and XP come with a seat attached while the FT does not.</p>
<p>We will therefore be reviewing the FT model, as it is the cheapest of the three, and if you are interested in getting a separate seat, there are a number of places where you can get them starting from Bowflex itself.</p>
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<h3>Bowflex Revolution Description and Features</h3>
<p>The Revolution series is different from the others in the Bowflex personal trainers in that it uses a revolutionary resistance system. Bowflex calls it the SpiraFlex system that attaches different bands that provide the resistance. This system is much better than the power rod system because it provides a consistent resistance throughout the range of motion.</p>
<p>The Freedom arms can move over 170 degrees meaning that you can pretty much get any exercise that you get at your gym here. For your lower body, you get a leg press plate and a shoulder harness that you put on. Although the exercises are a little different from what you would get at any gym, it is as effective, if not more.</p>
<p>Increasing and decreasing resistance is as simple as turning a knob. You can crank up to 300 lbs on the machine and can be upgraded to 380 lbs if you want to.</p>
<h3>The Pros<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-208" title="Bowflex Revolution XP" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflexrevolutionhg.jpg" alt="Bowflex Revolution XP" width="240" height="240" /></h3>
<p>If you are really serious about your personal fitness then the revolution series is for you. You can do more than 90 different exercises and this is more than sufficient for even the most enthusiastic among us.</p>
<p>The SpiraFlex system makes sure that you get a consistent resistance which means that you get a machine that is almost like one that has weights, but doesn&#8217;t. The arms on top can rotate over 170 degrees which means that you get more options when you exercise.</p>
<p>And lastly, this gives you the option of using both sides at the same time so that two people can exercise at the same time as long as they don&#8217;t want to do the same thing. The pulleys operate independently of each other so this is possible, although there may not be too many of us who actually would use this facility.</p>
<h3>The Cons</h3>
<p>Very very little. The bands tend to loosen after a little use which means that you will have to tighten them as you keep exercising. This just entails you turning a knob and is not a problem. You will also have to make sure that you allow it to “rest” as keeping them constantly stretched can make them loose and reduce their tension levels.</p>
<p>The biggest grouse though seems to be that the product ships with the inner cables loose which in most cases means that you will have to remove the entire outer panel and align them. The work is not too difficult albeit time consuming, and many people think that after paying close to $1400 they should not have to do this.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>This is one of the best personal trainers in the market. Of course it costs more than others that are possible equally good from Bowflex itself, but in terms of a full body workout this is the only one for you.</p>
<p>The build is very good, and the only drawback apart from what is mentioned above is that you can only get it to 380 lbs. Yet as a machine that can be dismantled and assembled anywhere, and can even be used in apartments there is nothing close to it. It is like bringing your gym home with you, and if you have a corner where you can place it, there is nothing like it. Going for the FT means that its footprint is even smaller, and if you really like the seating position to workout, you can always get one at a later date.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex TC5500 Treadclimber</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex TC5500 Treadclimber Review The Bowflex TC5500 is a step above the TC5000 in that it gives you a much better looking machine, that is more ergonomic to use. It is however nearly $800 more than the TC1000 which itself cost $2500. When you are looking at getting home fitness equipment you understand the fact [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex TC5500 Treadclimber Review</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5264212-10442613"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-196" title="Bowflex TC5500" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflextc5500.jpg" alt="Bowflex TC5500" width="225" height="225" /></a>The Bowflex TC5500 is a step above the TC5000 in that it gives you a much better looking machine, that is more ergonomic to use. It is however nearly $800 more than the TC1000 which itself cost $2500.</p>
<p>When you are looking at getting home fitness equipment you understand the fact that you are going to have to shell out some money because the cheaper ones are just not worth it.</p>
<p>Yet making a purchase is not something that is done on the spur of the moment.</p>
<p>Many people get the same ones that they are used to using in the gym simply because they know how it performs, and it has no reliability issues.</p>
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<p>This option is obviously only for those who have that kind of money. For most of us, it is a compromise situation, where we spend as much as we can afford, and hope that the machine is as good as the manufacturers say it is. Honest reviews of different machines are therefore very valued, and if you are looking for one about the Bowflex C5500 this is it.</p>
<h3>Description</h3>
<p>As mentioned above there is basically no difference between the TC5000 and the TC5500 except that it looks better. It gives you the same 6 programs and 12 resistance levels. The heart rate monitor with chest strap is also standard on both. Even the viewer that has split LCD screens to show the different information like speed, distance, heart rate etc is the same.</p>
<h3>The Good</h3>
<p>Because the TC5500 is almost a ditto of the TC5000 all the good things about it remain. It is therefore one of the best fat burning machines there is, and the fact that you can switch between treadmill mode and climbing mode at the flip of a switch makes it even more convenient to use.</p>
<h3>The Negative</h3>
<p>Unfortunately just as the good remains from the TC5000, so does the bad. And paying so much extra for what is in effect just a spruce up job on the looks front is really a little too thick. The TC5000 had a number of reliability issues with the motor conking off within a couple of years and the hydraulics screeching like a pig in pain. Although the customer service is good enough, it cannot compensate for a bad product.</p>
<h3>The Verdict</h3>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing that can be said about this model other than that it is so similar to the TC5000 that if you had your eyes closed when using it, you wouldn&#8217;t know the difference. It is also a very low selling model and with all the issues with reliability that Bowflex comes with with these machines, it is just not worth the money that you spend on it.</p>
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		<title>Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber Review &#160; The Bowflex TC5000 is another of Bowflex&#8217;s popular treadclimbers. It is much better than the older TC1000 and considering that they both cost the same at $2500 there is really no questions about which one you should go for. Yet $2500 is not cheap. When putting so much of money [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber Review</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5264212-10442613"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-188" title="Bowflex TC5000" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflextc5000.jpg" alt="Bowflex TC5000" width="225" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Bowflex TC5000 is another of Bowflex&#8217;s popular treadclimbers. It is much better than the older TC1000 and considering that they both cost the same at $2500 there is really no questions about which one you should go for.</p>
<p>Yet $2500 is not cheap. When putting so much of money on one item it is good to check beforehand if this is exactly what you want.</p>
<p>Checking reviews of the product is a good idea, which is why we are giving you a review of the machine here.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The TC5000 is a treadclimber which means that you can use it in treadmill mode for walking or in climbing mode when you want a more serious workout. It has two treadies on which you keep your foot. They are wide enough to accommodate any size, and there is really no fear of you losing your balance.</p>
<p>It has two handgrips on the sides, and five LCD displays in one panel in front, each of which give you different information. This is comprehensive, and covers everything from speed and distance, to height climbed and heart rate from an integrated heart rate monitor.</p>
<p>You get 6 programs and 12 resistance levels, all of which are better than using a treadmill in burning fat.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-189" title="Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflex-treadclimber-tc5000-large.gif" alt="Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber" width="400" height="494" /></p>
<h3>The Positives</h3>
<p>The TC5000 is a much better machine than the TC1000. It has a bigger and more powerful motor, has more features, and does not have some of the glitches that the earlier one came with. People who have used it also say how it is more effective at burning fat than a treadmill is and considering that it also occupies much lesser space than a treadmill, may be a better choice.</p>
<h3>The Negatives</h3>
<p>Unfortunately the TC5000 has not cleared all the problems yet and many users have complained about the quality of the product. Although it seems sturdy, it does not seem well put together, with the hydraulics making noises on even new machines. Although the 5 yr guarantee for motor is a step in the right direction, labour is not covered which means that you either pay for replacement, or you do it yourself.</p>
<p>It is very possible that this machine does not last as long as you think it will which may give you pause for thought. With so much of money at stake, you will not want to keep buying new machines every couple of years.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-190" title="Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber Console" src="http://www.bowflexreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bowflex-tc5000-console.gif" alt="" width="400" height="287" /></p>
<h3>Recommendation</h3>
<p>The design of the machine is very good, and is the only saving grace. It works much better than either a treadmill or an elliptical machine and if your goal is to get in shape, is one of the best machines you can buy. The user experience is a let down though. The hydraulics screech and need oiling every week. The belts and motor are not as strong as they are supposed to be, and in many cases conk off even before the expiry of the warranty period. Although they are replaced, without any questions, it is a hassle that many of us can do without.</p>
<p>Ultimately for the price you pay, you not only expect a great machine, you also expect a reliable one. This is not too big an ask as there are a number of other manufacturers out there that give both. If you really want this machine, check through a few more reviews before making your decision.</p>
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