Re: Bowflex Sport?
 

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I am interested in a bowflex at home as well. We dont have a finished basement and dropping DBs on 100yr old hardwood isnt an option. Anyone have opinions on the various bowflex models? ultimate vs extreme or whatever.

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I cant think of any better place to workout than an unfinished basement.

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I'll get a shovel and start digging.

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I like total gyms more than bowflex. you can put weight on the new ones as you get stronger.

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If you are more concerned with burning off fat, you don't really need any equipment besides a chair (or better yet, a box that's between 4" and 10" high). Do bodyweight TABATA squats until you can't do any more. It's repetitive and boring, but it will help you to best accomplish your goals.

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Why do you need a chair or box to do bodyweight squats?

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I like total gyms more than bowflex. you can put weight on the new ones as you get stronger.

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At least some bowflexes have that option, too.

Re: Bowflex Sport?
 

I wouldn't spend 600 bucks for one of those. It's overpriced, and the quality of Bowflex is not especially good. I would try a good bodyweight exercise program for starters. Ross Enamait has good stuff on his website. Matt Furey's book Combat Conditioning is pretty good, but Ross's books are better. If you can stick with a program like that you'll build muscle, and lose fat all for very little money.

If you want to lift at home I'd get a 36 pound kettlebell and a video from Dragondoor. Kettlebells are fun, and will build strength and conditioning, and for much less than the Bowflex.