Bowflex produces home fitness equipment that eliminates the need to have multiple pieces of equipment for a total body workout. Since releasing the original Bowflex with the patented Power Rod technology, Bowflex has expanded to a wide range of training equipment. Training on a Bowflex involves numerous features and an unlimited number of workouts.
Equipment
Regardless of your favorite training method, Bowflex has exercise equipment to help you reach specific fitness goals. The Bowflex Classic Home Gym and the SelectTech dumbbells provide strength training opportunities and the ability to perform 30 to 100 exercises. Cardio equipment such as the TreadClimber TC5000 is designed to promote weight loss while increasing muscle tone.
Features
Training on the Bowflex strength training equipment allows for quick and easy adjustments and exercise transitions for multiple exercises. The SelectTech dumbbells feature a dial that adjusts the weight from 10 to 90 pounds and the Home Gym uses Power Rods that hook to a system of cables and pulleys. This style of adjustment eliminates the need for picking weights off the floor or storing additional weight.
Cardio training features electronic functions and built-in workout programs to track progress and provide motivation. Wireless heart rate monitors are also integrated into the machines.
Exercises
Bowflex lists the basic recommended exercises for every piece of equipment. Using the Classic Home Gym, for example, gives you the ability to perform 30 exercises such as three bench press variations, shoulder exercises, lat pulldown variations, abdominal exercises and leg exercises. Training on the more advanced Bowflex machines can include more than 100 exercises.
Sample Workout
According to Bowflex, the main considerations when designing a training program that matches your fitness goals are training frequency, intensity, volume and rest intervals. Perform isolation exercises that focus on a specific muscle group and gradually increase the resistance throughout the training workout. Always warm up and cool down before and after a workout. Bowflex recommends spending at least 20 to 30 minutes three days per week for training.
Considerations
Bowflex offers a satisfaction guarantee that allows you to receive a 100 percent refund if you aren't completely satisfied with your training results. This guarantee gives you the possibility to "test-run" Bowflex training equipment to see if it matches your training style. You can also request a free DVD and information kit that explains the features, function, exercises and price of each piece of Bowflex equipment.
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