Bowflex Power Pro XTL

Pros: None
Cons: Bow Concept Fundamentaly Flawed (highly missleading tv ads)

I bought a Bowflex Powerpro XTL. Thought the "power rod" thing was a great idea. Why not? After all, those multimillion dollar tv ads at 2 a.m. seemed to scream "Bowflex equals muscle". The resistance is dangerously unnatural! For example, when you set ...

Pros: You can work a lot of muscle groups.
Cons: The Bowflex cannot withstand regular workouts at heavy loads.

I bought the Bowflex machine because it seemed to be a good piece of workout equipment that didn't take up too much space. To its credit, you can work a lot of different muscle groups with the Bowflex. The problem I have had is that there are a lot of ...

Pros: Quick, light workouts are effective. A variety of workouts is available on one machine.
Cons: Price. Heavy weights are awkward and unstable. Tough on shoulders for chest workouts.

I have used the Bowflex at work for nearly 1.5 years. I have a full set of dumbells at home. I prefer my dumbells every time for every upper body exercise I do. The Bowflex works fine for quick, light workouts. However, if you want to lift heavy ...

Pros: Great all around workout with ease of use and change of exercises.
Cons: Price, get a motivator instead

I have had both the Motivator and Power Pro XTU's and for the money, AND if you have the room, I suggest you get the Motivator instead. These machines will not use themselves, so if you want results.....You will have to put in the effort. The good news ...

Pros: Very durable and versatile.
Cons: Expensive but worth it.

As a 10 year gym-goer, I can say that this by far the best quality and most versatile home gym on th ...

Pros: Ease in changing weights, rower
Cons: Reaching the hand grips for some exercises

About 3 months ago I bought the Bowflex PowerPro XTL after debating about which series to buy. There were some attachments that I really wanted and others that I could live without, but decided to get them in fear that later on I'd wish I'd gotten them....

Pros: Easy to use, and it works!
Cons: expensive, may not really mimic weights

If you're like me you're looking around at reviews trying to decide just whether to buy one of these things or not. You've probably gotten their video, watched the informercials etc. JUST DO IT! I wasted a year hem'ing and haw'ing over this purchase....

Pros: Compact, easy to store, smooth working, well-designed, sturdy, lots of exercises.
Cons: Complicated exercise instructions; decent workout video would improve product immensely for beginners.

I got my Bowflex Power Pro XTL a few days after New Year's -- just in time for that traditional resolution to get in shape! I'm a woman, 5' 10", mid-40's with a serious weight problem, looking for a fun and practical way to build the lean muscle tissue...

Pros: versatility, overall design
Cons: bench press needs more support

I recently ordered the lat attachment for my Bowflex XT. (I wrote my review of the Bowflex XT in December '01, so I won't rehash everything here, just to say it was very positive. The title is 'former iron pumper', and you can read that review if you...

Pros: NONE
Cons: backboard broke, lat attachment useless, leg extension useless, friend went to ER

I have owned a Bowflex Power Pro XTL for app. 4 years, 3 1/2 of witch it has served as a coat hanger. I am afraid to use it (get to that later) and can't sell it either (also get to that).
I wasted $1600 of hard earned money on this piece of...

Pros: Incredible resistance, space saver, extremely easy to use, results are real
Cons: Not cheap, long shipping time

Like most everybody, I've been aware of the Bowflex for years, seeing the ads constantly running on TV. I've been a serious exercise enthusiast for many years, and included intensive training with free weights as part of my regimen. But, as will happen...

Pros: Felt smooth at the store.
Cons: Not getting the machine is a definite con

I ordered a Bowflex Ultimate on 12/27/2001, my family was moving and it would be too far to drive back and forth to the gym. I ordered the bowflex as a way to keep improving my shape. The lady I spoke with when ordering told that it would be 4 weeks...

Pros: A truly complete home gym, effective.
Cons: Leg attachment and lat attachment probably not worth it. Might not be good for beginners.

For many years now I've been trying to stay in shape with aerobics and weight training. Since we moved to our new home, I now live way too far from a gym to make it practical to join, so I thought the Bowflex might be just the ticket to help me stay in...

Pros: Lots of exercises, fun and easy to use
Cons: Assembly stinks, expensive

Ok, I did it. I buckled to consumer pressure. After watching the Bowflex commercials for years I decided that I needed to start doing something about my body. I have been weight lifting on and off for years, and it was in one of the off times that I...

Pros: Great design for ease of changing exercises, no more GYM!
Cons: some exercises tough to get used to, awkard posisitions

I purchased a Power Pro XTL about 3 months ago. And do I have to say, "I really didnt want to pony up the funds to spend on something I thought would just sit in the basement." When I did finally make the call to purchase it, I was very shocked. It was...