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In need of a fitness machine (weight machine)

Cuda1447

Cuda1447

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Im looking to get myself a fairly inexpensive fitness machine (like those bowflex type machines). Only, I don't want to spend 2grand on one. I don't want complete crap, just something that will get the job done that I can afford.

My main requirements are exercises to repair my torn ACL, those being leg press/extension/flexsion. Leg press being the most important. I do intend to use the other aspects of it though, and would like to build my upper body (although its not nearly as important as rehabbing my knee).

The one I was looking at was this at sears.com for $299 (on sale for 100 bucks off).

If anyone has any info on these types of things or can offer up some guidance it'd be much appreciated.

 
With that amount of money, just buy a year membership to a decent gym.

You aren't going to get anything but disposable crap for $300.
 
As someone who used a Bowflex for several years, I don't think they are nearly as good as free weights. I found the leg exercises on the "Blowflex" to be especially lacking.
 
Originally posted by: vi_edit
With that amount of money, just buy a year membership to a decent gym.

You aren't going to get anything but disposable crap for $300.
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Are you speaking from experience, or speculating?

The reason I ruled out a gym membership is because A. I don't have the time to go there often, and it would be much more convenient at home. B. It'd cost the same as getting a machine that I could own and use whenever I wanted... and I forgot what C. was, but A and B seem good enough 🙂
 
Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
As someone who used a Bowflex for several years, I don't think they are nearly as good as free weights. I found the leg exercises on the "Blowflex" to be especially lacking.
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It's a compromise of space & variety of exercises where the bowflex shines. You can do a lot of stuff with it in a very small area and without requiring a spotter for really anything. It's a great alternative for a home gym that is limited in space and the buyer wants convenience and vairety.

It's not perfect, but it's a great alternative. I still use dumbells for curls and some isolation exercises though.
 
Originally posted by: vi_edit
Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
As someone who used a Bowflex for several years, I don't think they are nearly as good as free weights. I found the leg exercises on the "Blowflex" to be especially lacking.
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It's a compromise of space & variety of exercises where the bowflex shines. You can do a lot of stuff with it in a very small area and without requiring a spotter for really anything. It's a great alternative for a home gym that is limited in space and the buyer wants convenience and vairety.

It's not perfect, but it's a great alternative. I still use dumbells for curls and some isolation exercises though.
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I do agree somewhat. The BF is good for those wanting to tone up using lighter weights. But, I found that even with all the rods in use, that still wasn't enough resistance for me. Sure, I could have gotten the additional rods, but in the end, I just felt like going to the gym and free weights were better for me.

When it comes to space and variety of exercises, the BF is hard to beat.
 
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