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Forum: Women's Weight Training 
Sep. 11/07, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 197
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Kowen Just Do it! The best advice I can give is to Just Do IT. It will empower you. It doesn't take long to build muscles in your arms, and once they begin to show, you'll feel great. You'll feel sexy and bold too.... |
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Forum: Women's Weight Training
Sep. 11/07, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 197
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deschain We just sold ours. It's a solid machine, built... We just sold ours. It's a solid machine, built better than most home machines. When we bought it, we were looking for versatility in the amount of space it took up. However, I am more of a dumbells... |
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Forum: Women's Weight Training
Sep. 11/07, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 197
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Judy706  BowflexHi, I have had my bowflex for about four years, but haven't really used it for the last 3 years (i am a huge procrastinator) :( Can you give me any advice on getting started again? I am about... |
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Forum: Women's Weight Training
Sep. 04/07, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 197
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Kowen bowflex women Do any women here like to workout on a bowflex? I own one and love it. I can't say if the resistance is exact, but it definitely provides results. Here's a picture of my shoulder. I don't worry... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 04/07, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 820
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Kowen hydraulics What about the hydraulics? I realize it's been over a year since the last post to this thread, but if you're still around, how's it been working for you? I'm kind of leary about one of these... |
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Forum: Articles - Fitness and Health
May. 09/07, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,553
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MellowGAman Well I ahd a bowflex ultimate but I ahve since... 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... |
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Forum: Articles - Fitness and Health
May. 09/07, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,553
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used2bfat I have one too 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... |
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Forum: At Home
Apr. 14/07, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 422
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Alpine Bowflex on steroids, it's gone High-Tech Hey everyone, you need to checkout this new website, A2D Fitness Systems it has some new electronic equipment that attaches to your Bowflex equipment for a “High Tech” workout, it really looks... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Mar. 22/07, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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garyl43 Hmmmm, the NT 360 has 150lb max resistance, the... Hmmmm, the NT 360 has 150lb max resistance, the BF Revolution has 300lb max for upper body and 600lb max for legs (I think I've made my decision). |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Mar. 21/07, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Mar. 18/07, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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fitmama I saw an infomercial regarding the Bowflex... I saw an infomercial regarding the Bowflex revolution. The initial Bowflex is a bit dangerous given the flexible power rods with the presence of children in the house (who can get injured). This... |
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Forum: Articles - Fitness and Health
Mar. 15/07, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,553
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Randy42649 I just bought the new Revolution a few months... I just bought the new Revolution a few months ago. It is a good piece of equipment. Did the people in the ads and infomercials get their bodies from the bowflex? Probably not. Do the people in... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Mar. 15/07, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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Randy42649 I have a Revolution. I really is a great piece... I have a Revolution. I really is a great piece of equipment. The linear resistance works you more with less "weight" because you feel the same resistance throughout the entire range of motion. ... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Feb. 06/07, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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garyl43 If there is a cam in the revolution, my guess is... If there is a cam in the revolution, my guess is that it's used to negate the progressive nature of the bands that are used in in the spiraflex plates, sort of a reverse nautilus cam. This would... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Feb. 06/07, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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tyciol They advertise it as being smoother than normal... They advertise it as being smoother than normal weights actually, though I'm not sure if that's true. What I don't understand is why they're trying to make the resistance linear and consistant like... |
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Forum: At Home
Feb. 01/07, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,602
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garyl43 Here's a good unbiased review of the BF... Here's a good unbiased review of the BF Ultimate: http://www.exercisecertification.com/articles/products/bowflex.pdf For those who own one of these cable type machines, there are a lot of good ideas... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Jan. 30/07, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 398
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the.end Strength Training with Bowflex I posted this in another section but I realized this is probably a better spot for it. I lost my book for my bowflex and I really wanted to get back into using it again. I'm doing strength training... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 30/07, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 706
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the.end Bowflex workouts I lost my book for my bowflex and I really wanted to get back into using it again. I'm doing strength training because I don't want to bulk up but I want to strenghten my muscles and I'm looking for... |
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Forum: At Home
Jan. 27/07, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,602
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saltnppr64 I have the crossbow or more accurately the weider... I have the crossbow or more accurately the weider max 400. I have had it for about one year. The price was around $300. It came with 240 lbs of resistance which I have upgraded to 340 lbs( I paid an... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 23/07, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
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dsa1971 It really depends on your fitness needs. I have... It really depends on your fitness needs. I have the bowflex dumbbells and they are fine for what I want to do. If you need more weight then go with powerblock. |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 18/07, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 678
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VanHlebar Well I can tell you that for our family it has... Well I can tell you that for our family it has made a huge difference for us. We were not the type of folks that would go work out at the gym. My wife had a gym membership and rarely used it and I... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 17/07, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 678
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hondas2k666 i have a like new bowflex sport for sale at $450... i have a like new bowflex sport for sale at $450 or best offer, paid $899 about 3 months ago. it works good but knowone here uses it, so its just taking up space. located in old bridge, nj. for... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 17/07, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 168
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hondas2k666 bowflex sport f/s i have a almost new bowflex sport. ive been to different gyms, tried out alot of equiptment, bought free weights, everything. bowflex is good if you want to get cut or tone up. the thing is that, i... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 15/07, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 678
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used2bfat  Extreme IIWell I have the extreme 2 and am very very happy with it! I modified mine to allow for 510 lbs (added one set of 50 lbs rods beyond the rated max of 410 lbs). I am 210 lbs and use the max weight for... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jan. 14/07, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
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TeenBeginner I don't have the bowflex revolution, but it seems... I don't have the bowflex revolution, but it seems alot of people like it because it is as smooth as normal weights. A con is price, its monstrous size, and how you must be tall for all its benefits,... |
