Bowflex?

GoneForever · Feb 5, 2007

My father is 60 and works out around 3x per week but is limited to a small little pos workout machine. He wants to get a bowflex and I think this would work for him, since he doesnt need to do anything like squats,leg press,etc... just basically arms, bench(incline,flat) shoulders,extensions,etc... I've never seen one in person, but the room he wants to put it in is 7.5feet wide by 14feet long and a good 15feet high. Will it fit? Also whats a good one? Arent there like 10models. He just needs the basics. Thanks

SWOLEN1 · Feb 5, 2007

I HAVE THE BOWFLEX SE AND I LIKE IT it will fit in the room your talkin about with no problem.. it runs about 1200..

bigger then you · Feb 5, 2007

i have tried one before and it is good to tone but i would not use to bulk..I think your dad will do good with the bowflex bro.

Zuke · Feb 5, 2007

Why not get a gym membership.Rather than spend $1500-$2500 on a machine. Spend $500 on a year gym membership. That way if he stops working out he did not blow a tonne on a Bowflex. Plus it will get him out of the house which is always good for retirees.

BOOMSHAKER · Feb 5, 2007

The Bowflex is better then nothing! Go for it!

GoneForever · Feb 5, 2007

Zuke said:
Why not get a gym membership.Rather than spend $1500-$2500 on a machine. Spend $500 on a year gym membership. That way if he stops working out he did not blow a tonne on a Bowflex. Plus it will get him out of the house which is always good for retirees.

I agree, but he works almost 9hr days.

Zuke · Feb 5, 2007

He still works 9hrs a day at 60! Good for him!

GoneForever · Feb 5, 2007

Zuke said:
He still works 9hrs a day at 60! Good for him!

Yah I know. He's a Dr. and loves his profession. He actually makes more $$ in real estate/developing but still chooses to work mon through thurs for about 7-9hrs per day. Pretty good stats for 60. He's about 5'9" 175lbs maybe %15 and is on HRT now, which was stupid b/c his natual test was at 590 LOL thats higher than most 30year olds, but the dr. told him to go on HRT anyway's and I didnt find out about it till about a year down the road, so too late to bother recovering.

steve123456789 · Feb 5, 2007

There is a few Bow flex alternatives such as BIOFORCE and a less expensive Bowflex from some copycats. If money is not a problem I would go with the Bowflex since it is a proven design and they will stand behind it.