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For those of you that have them, Bowflex or any other home gym brands, have you bought them, used them for a few weeks then put them away only to collect dust?
I would prefer free weights, but, space and the cost of getting what I'd like would kill me. (smith machine would be high on my priority).

I'm sick of going to the gym in the sense of driving (gas costs now aren't helping either).
Plus paying for a 2 year membership would equate to a home gym price as well.
So it's very tempting to just buy a membership.
It also doesn't hurt that I wouldn't have to listen to the fucktards that bring their cell phones to the gym and yap.
(ya i got an mp3 player, but sometimes, i don't want to wear it)
 
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Cobster said:
For those of you that have them, Bowflex or any other home gym brands, have you bought them, used them for a few weeks then put them away only to collect dust?
I would prefer free weights, but, space and the cost of getting what I'd like would kill me. (smith machine would be high on my priority).

I'm sick of going to the gym in the sense of driving (gas costs now aren't helping either).
Plus paying for a 2 year membership would equate to a home gym price as well.
So it's very tempting to just buy a membership.
It also doesn't hurt that I wouldn't have to listen to the fucktards that bring their cell phones to the gym and yap.
(ya i got an mp3 player, but sometimes, i don't want to wear it)
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1) A 2yr membership will NOT equate to the price of a decent home gym that you will actually want to use. The cost of a 2yr membership is going to get you some rickety piece of crap (like a Bowflex) that does many things not very well; it'll just collect dust after not too long

2) Look into getting a membership at a closer gym.

3) Even if you could afford the free weights I dont suggest it in a home gym; its potentially dangerous if nobody is around to bail you out god forbid something happen.

4) Just block the fucktards out. If you are listening to the fucktards then you arent focusing enough on the workout, When I'm at the gym I am mentally in another world.
 
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bennyboy68

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personally, i love my weider crossbow.
maybe because i'm not looking to be the next ah-nold, but it does everything i need...

that and my stationary bike and i love my home gym.
i can sweat in private...whenever i want.

sometimes, going and working out is way better than kicking the dog
(kidding...)
 
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This is why I posted the question...
I've always had a membership at a gym for the past 10 years, but the prices of some of these machines is very tempting (again, driving and fuel costs are part of the equation now...as are wait times for weights and machines).

I got some free weights now, I don't stack the plates to the point I can't do 3-5 sets with moderate reps comfortably. :)

Blocking the fucktards out is somewhat easy, but if you have to use a machine they're sitting on talking while talking on the phone and you're interrupting their ever important conversation, it's tiresome and annoying.


Benny, that's what I like, the convenience of just getting up, going to the next room, doing your thing, showering at home and done.
Have you been using it fairly regularly?
 
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Its good if your motivated to do it at home.....for years I've had staitionary bikes, weights, ab stuff at home but rarely used it.

Going to the gym does something to me ...I found it more motivating see other folks working out , chicks sweating, chating, takes me out etc

But hey! whatever your more comfortable.......

Ps Some gym don't allow cell phones...
 
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Stick to the free weights, I have a smith machine, but I miss my old bench. If you have a good book to refer to there are enough exersices for every muscle.

If you have the space get a bench with squat rack on it. then you can get every muscle.
 
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bennyboy68

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all depends on what you're looking to do...

if you're looking to build muscle mass, i agree with the above posters - go with free weights (power rack is a great machine!)

however, if all you're looking to do is 'keep fit' and toned, home units like my crossbow are all you'll need...

like i said in my original post - i'm not looking to be the next ah-nold.
the power rods can easily give me all i can handle...
plus they're safe.

bike is for cardio only - but i did buy a good bike (with a comfortable seat!!!) that's magnetic resistance as opposed to a pulley system

i can program it (similar to a lifestyle) to give me a cross-country kind of ride - quiet too...

do i use it as often as i should?
of course not - life has a habit of getting in the way...

but it's always there when i need it - anytime.
 
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I was a gymrat once but the effort to go and then to be oggled as I worked out in my spandex shorts and tight clingy top;) Well it was just too much LOL

Seriously: I use free weights, a core ball and a series of tapes. I average about 12 hours a week. It is, as has been said, easy to work out at home, but motivation is essential. I suspect women find it easier than men.
 
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Dumb bells may be a safe alternative for home use if you're considering free weights. The powerrack looks pretty good as well though I have no experience with it. I think you will be disappointed with a bowflex if you're used to free weights. I've heard they have a very limited range of motion for some exercises. I'm not sure if the weider crossbow suffers from the same flaw. I use dumb bells, a multi-station bench, a rowing machine and an elliptical trainer (cross trainer) in my home gym. Those machines and my dog are all the equipment I require.
 
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bennyboy68 said:
bike is for cardio only - but i did buy a good bike (with a comfortable seat!!!) that's magnetic resistance as opposed to a pulley system

i can program it (similar to a lifestyle) to give me a cross-country kind of ride - quiet too...
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What make and model did you get? What was the cost (if you don't mind me asking)?
 
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bennyboy68

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Dani said:
I was a gymrat once but the effort to go and then to be oggled as I worked out in my spandex shorts and tight clingy top;) Well it was just too much LOL

Seriously: I use free weights, a core ball and a series of tapes. I average about 12 hours a week. It is, as has been said, easy to work out at home, but motivation is essential. I suspect women find it easier than men.
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can i workout with you?
please?

ok - how about just standing there holding your towel and waterbottle...?
 
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bennyboy68

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Moraff said:
What make and model did you get? What was the cost (if you don't mind me asking)?
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bike is a pro-form 920S EKG
called 'EKG' because it has a heart-rate monitor built into the handlebars...
never use it though...trust me - i know when my heart is beating...

wanna say i paid around $400 for it a few years ago...
 
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Boomerang, the commercial/used division of Fitness Depot, can get you good used product with a one year warranty.

The advantage I found over the gym was that it fit my schedule better and I did not have to worry about parking.

I do miss the collective inspiration I got at the gym.
 
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I have a bowflex, a eclipe and a TV set up, it's great.

To much hassle to go to the gym, it take 3 hours to get one hour of work out.
 
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I'm thinking of trying P90x. I've heard that it actually works and is not like all those other scams. I'm also tired of driving to the gym. Any success stories?
 
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