Different Bowflex Systems

Different Bowflex Systems
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Bowflex offers an array of home gym products. Bowflex exercise machines are known for their versatility in exercises that provide an entire body workout. Select accessories allow for cardiovascular workouts. A variety of Bowflex home gyms feature resistance technologies that provide a consistent and smooth feel throughout exercise movements.

Revolution

The Bowflex Revolution features the patented SpiraFlex technology--plates that provide a consistent level of resistance throughout an exercise's range of motion. The interlocking plates give a resistance range from 10 to 300 pounds. The Revolution offers more than 100 exercises and up to 400 variations. Every body part can be worked out on the Revolution, which comes complete with a preacher curl attachment, five-position foot harness, hand grips, leg-press plate, instructional manual and DVD workout video. Both strength training and cardiovascular exercises can be performed on the Revolution with its built-in rowing machine. "Men's Health" magazine listed the Revolution as one of its top 100 products in 2005.

Ultimate 2

The Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym features more than 95 exercises that come with a number of accessories, including a leg extension/curl station, lat tower, preacher curl attachment and squat station. The home gym is designed with a no-change cable pulley system that provides up 410 pounds of resistance. Its Power Rod Technology provides a smooth and inertia-free resistance that can help reduce the risk of joint pain and injury. The Ultimate 2 has a built-in rowing machine for cardiovascular workouts, and a gym-style abdominal attachment is available as an upgrade. The gym comes with five-way hand grips, a workout DVD, owner's manual and exercise reference poster.

Xtreme 2 SE

The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym is Bowflex's best-selling Power Rod gym. Up to 310 pounds of resistance are possible on the Xtreme 2 SE, which features the no-change cable pulley system. The home gym comes with lat tower and angled lat bar, leg extension attachment and four-position lower pulley squat station. An abdominal crunch shoulder harness and ergonomic adjustable seat with polyurethane cushion are also included. A preacher curl and a gym-style abdominal attachment are available as upgrades. The Xtreme 2 SE's compact design fits small workout spaces. More than 70 exercises can be performed on the home gym. A owner's manual and fitness guide are included with the Xtreme 2 SE.

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Article reviewed by Jay Lawrence Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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