anyone use crossbow or blowflex???

jbirdBUC · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 01:25 PM

Trying to find out if anyone in this forum uses Crossbow or bowflex for their workouts. Thanks.

CuttinKing2183 · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 01:28 PM

I do not use either but I was VERY VERY close to getting the Crossbow Platinum. It just seems awesome. I love the idea of the money back guarantee as well....try it and if you don't think it's right for ou, simply send it back. The digital resistance and the personal trainer options blew me away. The price tag wasn't too bad as well...if you finance it. It is $49 a month.

Lindset · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 01:34 PM

Got any links? Never heard of these things before

BillS · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jbirdBUC

Trying to find out if anyone in this forum uses Crossbow or bowflex for their workouts. Thanks.

I've used a Bowflex (XLT with lat pulldown and leg attachments) for about 5 years and I love it. It works well for me and what my goals are, its very easy to use, takes up little space, and I've never been injured working out with it. (as I have many times with free weights in the 10 yrs or so previous to owning a bow). I also do not have anywhere to put freeweights anymore and there is no room in the garage.. so that factored in to my purchase.

That said, its not for everybody.. new, they can be a bit costly(more than some free weight setups),... and if you really wanna get big... you gotta use iron. Fortunately, that is not one of my goals..

BillS · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindset

Got any links? Never heard of these things before

www.bowflex.com

map200uk · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 06:53 PM

ah i remember someone talking about these

can't say ive ever used one though or seen one here (the uk)

but yea, they look ok

mark

uberzone · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 07:18 PM

bought a bowflex and sold it 3 months later. i liked free weights better, but i have a good friend who swears by his...the crossbow looks cool though and is a lot cheaper.

Ranger17 · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 11:21 PM

I use a CrossBow...got for starting out....i'll go back to free weights during my bulking phase. Great for the money!
J

karatetricker · Tue, January 27th, 2004, 10:08 AM

Haven't used one in years, but from what I hear they aren't very useful for gaining any size.

jbirdBUC · Tue, January 27th, 2004, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the responses. I ahve been using my crossbow now for two months and do enjoy it, I have seen improvements, I think the big key is 4 second counts for reps, really get a good burn this way, I started cardio in my program last week and that has helped as well. May add some dumbbells in the future, I am limited to space, so a true home gym with racks, etc is tough right now. GOod luck to all out there. Stay motivated.

James · Wed, January 28th, 2004, 01:46 PM

I have the bowflex, and like it a lot. It was real costly, but I believe worth it. You can't get very big on it, but you can get lose fat, and get cut on it pretty nicely. I've added free weights to my set for something different.

RTE · Fri, February 13th, 2004, 11:28 PM

I use standard crossbow after years of freeweights. I like it. These days who wants to be BIG? Use the BowFlex manual or Darden's book for routines.

BillS · Sat, February 14th, 2004, 10:43 PM

Just read this on another site...

Freeweights? BAH! At least the Bowflex would still work in space!