bowflex vs crossbow....

[Vagabond]

anyone ideas thoughts.. I have seen the bowflex in person (not used it though) only seen the crossbow on TV and internet...

[Toadman]

heh, bowflex is exercise equipment. Crossbow is a.... ahhh nevermnd. LOL

[Epidemic]

Bowflex is overpriced fiberglass rods in a decent configuration which precludes someone from selling it for a reasonable price.

Profit margin like 5,000,000 %

I would like a used one though.

[daveleau]

I have heard that it is not as good of a workout because the weight is applied incrementally. The closer to the body you pull, the harder it is. It is better for strength building and cut to have the muscles working as evenly as possible throughout the movement. (This applies to BowFlex, since I don't even know what the other one is.)

[no1_vern]

This is a crossbow:

http://www.thecrossbow.com/crossbow/index.html

Vern

[thekingofpain]

I have a friends wife who is a Bowflex ADDICT---the only drawback I see is you have to manually switch the rods where some other machines have a lever you simply move, and let me tell you it has entirely worked for her, someone who hasnt worked out in 20 years---she has completely changed her physique...

[GohanSSJ]

Crossbow all the way http://www.diversionsafe.com/Images/...w/crossbow.jpg

[gjimene2]

HEY!!! I got one ljust like that.
I need the band though but just like that!!! great crossbow.

[kenyg]

i like free weights better

[Toadman]

yep. Progressive resistance isn't all it's cracked up to be and not variable. SoCalGal can elaborate on this one.