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Spiker · 09-19-2003, 08:57 AM

I have a Bowflex Power Pro XTLU. Bought it 4 years ago. I use it regularly 4 days/week. Overall I like it and would recommend. I'm 38, my fitness goals are to maintain muscle mass and look good. My main sport is hockey, I'm not looking to add slabs of muscle. Just maintain stregnth for checking and the odd scrap. I'm 5'10", weighing about 190lbs fitting in to 33" waist jeans.

This product gets slammed heavily. Most who do it have never used one. I find I get a good, safe, quick workout without the hassle of packing a bag, going to the gym, dealing with roid heads etc. I come in from work, eat a small energy snack, change and I'm ready to lift. 45 minutes later I'm making dinner, no travel, no crowds.

You will not gain massive amounts of muscle on this machine, we all know thats built buy heavy squats, deads and bench done the old fashioned way, with the Olympic bar. however, Bowflex does offer a good range of exercises, smooth resistance and the ability to train alone. I use rest/pause and drop sets to increase intensity as no one is around to spot.

Way over priced, but thats the way it is. I believe if it was priced at say $400 loaded up, everyone would have one. The machine has held up well.

If it matches your goals, I'd recommend.

09-19-2003, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Spiker Upright	A Different Perspective I have a Bowflex Power Pro XTLU. Bought it 4 years ago. I use it regularly 4 days/week. Overall I like it and would recommend. I'm 38, my fitness goals are to maintain muscle mass and look good. My main sport is hockey, I'm not looking to add slabs of muscle. Just maintain stregnth for checking and the odd scrap. I'm 5'10", weighing about 190lbs fitting in to 33" waist jeans. This product gets slammed heavily. Most who do it have never used one. I find I get a good, safe, quick workout without the hassle of packing a bag, going to the gym, dealing with roid heads etc. I come in from work, eat a small energy snack, change and I'm ready to lift. 45 minutes later I'm making dinner, no travel, no crowds. You will not gain massive amounts of muscle on this machine, we all know thats built buy heavy squats, deads and bench done the old fashioned way, with the Olympic bar. however, Bowflex does offer a good range of exercises, smooth resistance and the ability to train alone. I use rest/pause and drop sets to increase intensity as no one is around to spot. Way over priced, but thats the way it is. I believe if it was priced at say $400 loaded up, everyone would have one. The machine has held up well. If it matches your goals, I'd recommend.