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Bowflex Power Pro ReviewWould the Bowflex Power Pro help you achieve your goals? Does it have the features you need, or would another Bowflex home gym work better?
Bowflex has been around since the early 90's. With over 1 million home gyms sold, it has proven to be a solid home gym option.
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What makes Bowflex a wise choice? 210Ibs. of resistance (upgradeable to 310Ibs. or 410Ibs.) 60 to 100+ exercises to choose from A design which can be folded and moved
Below discover what the Power Pro can offer you and how it compares to the other Bowflex models. In addition, if you like to save money, uncover how you can save 20% to 40% on your home gym.
Number of Exercises 60 (without attachments)
Resistance Level 210Ibs. (Upgradeable to 310Ibs. and 410Ibs.)
Attachments Available
Leg extension/curl Lat tower Squat plate The Power Pro XL comes with the Leg Extension/Curl attachment.
The Power Pro XLT comes with the Leg Extension/Curl attachment and the Lat Tower.
The Power Pro XTLU comes with the Leg Extension/Curl attachment, Lat Tower, and Squat attachment.
Bowflex stopped selling the Power Pro in 2004. In the meantime, they've created several models that have improved on it's original design. Features: Exercise Selection
Motivator - 50 exercises
Max Resistance Level
Motivator - 210Ib.
Special Features:Vertical Bench The Bowflex Extreme 1 & II offer a vertical bench design. This enables the home gym to use up less space.
"No Cable Change System"
The Bowflex Ultimate 2, Extreme 2, and Bowflex Revolution offer the "No Cable Change
System." This enables you to go from one exercise to the next without changing the machine
around - a major bonus for circuit training
The Bowflex Blaze could be considered the 3rd generation Power Pro XTLU. It offers all the same exercises in addition to a reinforced frame.
To discover more about how the Bowflex Blaze can benefit you, please click here Bowflex Power Pro - Pro's & Possible Con's
Pro 210Ibs. of resistance (upgradeable to 310Ibs. to 410Ibs.) 60 exercises to choose from Optional Leg extention/curl, Lat tower, and squat attachments Price. Bowflex stopped selling the Power Pro in 2004. However, you could still get one on eBay or locally. Currently, they run between $250 to $500.
Possible Con's
Safety. Bowflex recalled the Power Pro and Ultimate lines in 2004. They received 48 reports of injury. They issued a Repair Kit to all owners which reinforces the home gyms frame.
For more information about the recall, please click here (Note: this will open a new window in your browser) Important - If you invest in a used Power Pro, ask if it has the Repair Kit. Also, Bowflex will send you a Repair Kit free of charge.
Do owners recommend the Power Pro? Please click here to find out
Option 1 You could get a used Bowflex Power Pro for $250 to $500. If you make sure it has the Repair Kit, or simply request one from Boflex, you'll be good to go.
If you would like all the features of the Power Pro, but with a stronger, reinforced frame, the Bowflex Blaze would be a great choice.
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