I have a bowflex X2.
It saved my life, no BS.
I have tried several methods from free weights to a Total Gym.
The "magic" is motivation.
Until I got my bowflex, I just could not get over the hump to do anthing consistantly.
The other methods work, but you have to do them!
I have used my X2 for three years now, and still going strong.
That's about 2 1/2 yrs longer than I have done anything before.
Bowflex works for me because I like working with the bowflex.
My wife has been working on it since January, and does not miss workouts.
She has never done this sort of thing before, and she enjoys it too, now.
Bowflex is not for everyone (nothing is), but it is for me!

Well I ahd a bowflex ultimate but I ahve since moved on to free weights, But I have a co-worker that has a fused neck and free weights is very hard for him and the bowflex is Ideal, So I am giving him my Bowflex, no charge. I'm not using it and it can help him out.....then I will give it to him, everyone wins here, I may charge him a case of beer!