Exercise Equipment anyone have - DPChallenge Forums

06/11/2007 09:02:18 PM · #1

Hello,

I have been a member of a $50 month gym for about two years. I go no less than twice a week. I have now moved to another area and the closest gym is about 1/2 hour away. I can't make it more than "once in a while".

I'm thinking of this Bowflex. I can get it for less than the $50/month I am currently paying and not using.

Does anyone have any comments on this?

Thanks,

Kenny

rjkstesch

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/11/2007 09:12:28 PM · #2

I don't know that one. I do have a HealthRider that we're going to let go of, which can be had for the shipping/packing costs. It is more for cardio rather that muscle building however.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

06/11/2007 09:40:18 PM · #3

That bowflex looks like a high tech clothes hanger.

How about saving that $50/month.

Pushups - free

Situps/crunches - free

Pullups - Free at the local playground, maybe $15 for a chiining bar that will last years

Running - Maybe $60 for running shoes twice a year or less.

Beats the snot out of $600/year, is easier to do and more effective.

Message edited by author 2007-06-11 21:41:17.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

06/11/2007 09:44:00 PM · #4

I have a a Reebok RX 6200 treadmill, a Reflex Elliptical Exerciser and a DP Air Gometer exercise bike, and by far the best for drying clothes is the treadmill.... :O)

Seriously, I do have friends that own the Bowflex which they use is on a regular basis and it seems to be paying off for them. Mind you, they have also made some serious modifications to their eating habits, cut out drinking and also ride their bikes in the evenings and on weekends.

I would venture to say that this piece of apparatus coupled with other exercises would prove beneficial to you.

Good luck,

Ray

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/11/2007 09:45:39 PM · #5

Given the way it works out for most people, you can buy a virtually unused one used for a really good price if you follow the classifieds.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

06/11/2007 09:48:20 PM · #6

I'm 160lbs of lean muscle. I didn't get that way doing 100 pushups a day. I am currently benchings 3 sets of 10 at 160lbs and max at over 220lbs. Not bad for a 160 pounder! I need to work upper, mid, and lower chest and continue building. I can't get that with pushups.

I could save a bundle and just buy a set of free weights however, my wife wants to use the machine also. She is less likely to use the free weights than the machine.

I hear ya about the clothes hanger, however, we are both into working out and have been at it for years. I'm not worried that the machine will become a hanger!

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

06/11/2007 09:49:23 PM · #7

lol Photographers don't excercise, we "develope". :D

fotomann_forever

06/11/2007 09:54:16 PM · #8

Originally posted by idnic:

lol Photographers don't excercise, we "develope". :D

LOL... I've begun to develop quite well - right above the waist line.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/11/2007 10:02:21 PM · #9

Originally posted by kenskid:

I disagree with your last statement, in fact I'd say pushups allow far more variation than any machine, but if the bowflex works for you go for it.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/11/2007 10:15:05 PM · #10

Originally posted by idnic:

lol Photographers don't excercise, we "develope". :D

Speak for yourself girl...I go to the gym 3 times a week. I love it.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

06/11/2007 10:15:25 PM · #11

This is why I'm glad I have access to a clubhouse as part of my HOA dues. The new place has much nicer equipment than the fitness center at my current apartment complex. (Counting the days till the move...)

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

06/11/2007 10:37:01 PM · #12

Pushups are good for cutting. It is much harder to build mass with pushups IMO.

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by kenskid:
I'm 160lbs of lean muscle. I didn't get that way doing 100 pushups a day. I am currently benchings 3 sets of 10 at 160lbs and max at over 220lbs. Not bad for a 160 pounder! I need to work upper, mid, and lower chest and continue building. I can't get that with pushups.

I disagree with your last statement, in fact I'd say pushups allow far more variation than any machine, but if the bowflex works for you go for it.

hankk

Canon EOS-5D

06/12/2007 08:56:33 AM · #13

Looks like you're looking at one of the "ultimate" models becasue they go up to 310 lbs. Make sure that all the stations can use that weight. Try it, see if the resistance is "right" throughout the range of motion. I found that the resistance seemed harder when the bows were most bent. And see how hard changing resistance is.

I have several machines, the main one is a BodySolid multistation Smith Machine similar to this one //www.bodysolid.com/Item.aspx?ItemID=180&Action=102&ItemLabel=Powerline+Smith+Gym%3a+Powerline+Smith+Gym. unfortunately, this machine's stack only goes to 150 lbs, but you may be able to get a "stack" that uses free weight. The one I have uses freeweights where the stack would go, but the pec-dec bars bend after about 330 lbs or so. (There was one time the cable jammed and I didn't realize it--bent the pec-dec bar :( )

Message edited by author 2007-06-12 08:57:27.