Bowflex | Home Gym Perfection

Get fit fast with the Bowflex Conquest – This thing is no joke…

I had been planning on writing this for a while now, but felt compelled to after I saw the price come all the way down to $500 with free shipping (less than half what I paid).

Have you ever seen that cheesy late night infomercial for the Bowflex? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. For the past 20 years Nautilus has led the home gym market with their ground-breaking Bowflex machine. I too was a bit skeptical, but curiosity got the better of me after figuring out how much cheaper it would be than a gym membership – even at over $1,000.

Having played football into college, being pushed in the gym is nothing new. A home gym capable of replicating an experience at one of these decked out health clubs always seemed like a dream. Fortunately, the Bowflex has permanently altered this perception. When a number of friends and family tried it out, they had to get one too. It’s sort of a strange little cult thing we have going now.

Here’s a funny video illustrating just how challenging the Bowflex can be. I can vouch; reminiscent of a Shakira performance (although evoking laughter rather than falling in love), a visiting friend who is also a former college football player once attempted this same bench press movement with identical results. Check it out:

This machine is full of great benefits; see more Bowflex user reviews on Amazon (a different model, but with identical features & functionality).

[Note: The Bowflex Conquest model on Amazon looks like it sold out already – hopefully it’ll be back soon; but in the meantime, the Bowflex Motivator 2 is on sale as well and is still a really great deal.]

UPDATE [03.23.08]
Sears has the Bowflex Xtreme Home Gym on sale for $500 (original price is $1,199) through 03/29/08. Store pickup is limited and shipping begins at $65.