Work-out machine

[92accordlxtuner]

Anyone have a good home gym to recommend? I haven't really looked yet, but the only two I know about are the Bowflex and the CrossBow.

[91cord]

I have had a bowflex for about a year now and I dont have one bad thing to say about it, I love it! I only have to Bowflex sport but now that they came out with the Bowflex Ultimate 2 I really want that one!

[d112crzy]

I have soloflex, lol. i got it at a yard sale for 20bux last summer. Its not really all that great.

[mondojackal]

i have a regular old weight bench....lol and some add-ons...its all good...

[Liljord05]

My parents bought a bowflex and my only problem with it is that it didnt have enough weight. I've done a lot of lifting in the last 5 years, and imo there is nothing out there as effective as free weights.

[re0430]

My parents bought a bowflex and my only problem with it is that it didnt have enough weight. I've done a lot of lifting in the last 5 years, and imo there is nothing out there as effective as free weights.

Word. I really wouldn't waste your time with machines. If you insist on buying something for your home instead of a gym membership, buy a power rack that can be utilized for core lifts.

[mcdizzle]

ive got a bench, but i also have a membership to a gym. best thing i ever did.

[DUNKiNUTS]

fuck that blowflex...
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[92accordlxtuner]

My friend who started with Bowflex and now does free weights (after maxing the bow). He is JACKED. I mean the kid was a skinny ass pencil fruitcake that was always fucked with. 3 Years later after only the Bowflex he is jacked like a Gorilla on 'Roids.

I really do believe the Bowflex hype. I think its a great way to start...and when you max it out, move onto freeweights.

Any more oppinions would be great....what do you guys think of the "crossbar"??? I am leaning towards this product

[92accordlxtuner]

Wow...i guess not many of us cb7tuners workout, lol...

[h22accordaz]

I never trusted digital resistance.... It's just wierd! With free wieghts I think it's easier to target specific areas with diffrent lifts... Just my opinion..

[92accordlxtuner]

Free Weights are great...but I have nobody to spot me, and I don't want to get into em just yet.

Just out of curiousity, what would I need for a complete workout with free-weights? How many benches, and dumbells would i need? How much would all that stuff cost altogether?

[ACCORDianate]

I don't have any sort of crazy workout contraption that you look like a dweeb trying to work out, but working out at the gym at my complex keeps me going plenty well once or twice a week.

[h22accordaz]

I think it is going depend on how much wieght you need... I have seen benches for like $39.99 and so on..... The other day I saw a 100lb wieght set for $100, lol a $ a lb.... Then you could just buy a bench bar, and curl bars... Probably run you like $200 - $300.... Maybe...

[92accordlxtuner]

I don't have any sort of crazy workout contraption that you look like a dweeb trying to work out, but working out at the gym at my complex keeps me going plenty well once or twice a week.

I was part of a gym...It was great. But I don't have time to drive there + I got sick pretty bad once because I would leave the Gym sweating like crazy in freezing winter weather. Like I said, it will be way more convenient + cheaper in the end if I get a HOME gym.

I know the machines at the Gym rather well, and tell you the truth IMO, these "wacky" machines are actually the SAME EXACT FUCKING THING as the crazy contraptions at the Gym.

If you look like a dweeb on a Bowflex, you will look like a dweeb at the Gym.

PS...im not looking for a "magic 3 minute a week suber-buff workout guarantee" machine. Im looking for a HOME GYM. I'm not looking to become Arnord in 60 days with no work. I have been a part of a gym before, I'm looking for a good all around gym to use at home.

Most pro-athletes have Gyms at their homes, are they dorks too???