Customer Reviews
Best Home Gym Ever 
2008-05-23
Ok, I was fat (50 lbs. overweight). I started running and dieting, but then I remembered what it felt like when I was young (mid 20s) to lift weights. Cardio is great, but you have to do strength training as well, if you want to lose weight effectively. Now, the weights I used before were free weights, which are heavy to move around and not too safe when you are lifting by yourself (unless the thought of instant plastic surgery is appealing to you). Researching various gyms meeting my criteria (lightweight, not taking a lot of room, one-person use, not silly Chuck Norris marketed garbage), led me to the Bowflex SE Home Gym. I purchased one and, for an old fart, I am pretty buff now. Grant it, I'll never be a young Schwarzenegger as I don't have the genes, but I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and it has my full recommendation.
Trashed 
2008-05-12
My Bowflex arrived well packaged but after I unpacked it I found it was full of dents. The pieces were so messed up I couldn't assemble it and needed to return it. It was apparent that the shipping wasn't the issue. It must have been packed with the dents already in the heavy metal of the equipment.
Great Machine! 
2008-04-28
I have owned other home exercise equipment and this is my fist Bowflex. Definitely a good choice. The machine assembles easily, in about 2.5 hours consistent with the assembly manuals estimate. It is solid machine and I have been using it for about 3 months 3 to 4 times per week. I didn't buy it to get those "picture perfect" results you see advertised, I bought to expand my home aerobic workouts and limited free weight workout that I was currently doing.
I am very pleased with this machine. It's easy to use, although it will take a few workouts to become accustomed to changing the exercise setups for each exercise so you can maintain a good pace, no more that 1 minute between exercises as recommended in the book. This machine is not for a body builder, but more for someone who is interested in general fitness. Currently using it as configured with 310 lbs rods. An easy upgrade to 410 lbs when I need to. To maintain the Rods suggest you get the optional Power Rod Rejuvenator available on the Bowflex website, the included strap just doesn't cut it. Got a great deal from amazon.com the least expensive on the web and free shipping.
costs more than some BUT... 2008-04-28
A great piece of equippment. It costs more than many exercisers but it does more. A great variety of exercises are available and a total body workout is possible with this one piece of equippment. It is large so make sure you have room for it.
this gym has got it all! Great for EVERYONE 2008-04-06
I've never used such a versatile, compact, easy to use gym ever before. This gym will meet ANYONEs needs....every age, every fit level. Love it!
Outstanding equipment 2008-07-17
I actually have the earlier model of this same equipment setup, and have been using it for over a year and a half; I have to say it is an OUTSTANDING home gym system.
Particularly as I've gotten older (60 next birthday), I've found that free weights are no longer an option yet I can still get a great and targeted workout using this equipment. Frankly, if it had been available when I was younger, I may well have opted for it even then. I'd have probably spared myself the bursitis and other issues that have developed over the years.
It's easy to use, solid in design and construction (I'm an engineer, so I know about these things), has a very small footprint (MUCH smaller than my old bench, weight bars, weights, chinning bar, etc.), and performs flawlessy, with easy adjustments for the resistance bars, seat, and pulley stations.
I have NEVER had a second thought about buying this system, and strongly recommend it.
Further, comparing the price here at Amazon to that at Bowflex's own site, this is one helluva deal, too.
Nice equipment...a bit pricey 2008-06-17
Good, sturdy and well built. The bowflex will give you a good workout although expect that you will need to add additional rods eventually for the leg extensions. Overall a bit pricey, but after using it for 3 months I would still buy it if I had to do it all over again.
An excellent machine for smaller work out spaces. 2008-06-07
An excellent machine. I am short on space so this fit great into the second bedroom next to the treadmill. It will give you a great work out. I am seeing a difference after 3 weeks of use( I am half way threw their 6 week start up program). I plan on enjoying this bowflex for years to come and am happy that is is upgradable.
Bowflex Xtreme SE 2008-05-26
I am really impressed with this sysytem. I ordered the item and it arrived early. It did not take long to assemble, but I recommend following the easy to follow instruction for assembly. I am able to do all the workouts as I did with my prior Gold's Power Gym. There are no resistance bands and no lever to move and I was unable to get parts for the prior gym. I have used it for 4 weeks and really enjoy the workouts. I feel the difference between the two. Easy to switch between different exercises. Highly recommend the BowFlex Gym......
a bit of a hassle 
2008-05-25
the machine is well built and offers lots of options however, the DVD does not help someone unfamiliar with the machine. It shows tons of exercises but assumes you know how to set the cables, etc. Wish there was a how to DVD that demonstrates everything you need to know from day one. Secondly, a piece was broken, I called the company directly, sent them my receipt and have never heard back as promised. So a hassle, ball is in my court to call them again....
