Bowflex Power Rod Problem - Simple Solution

Bowflex Power Rod Problem - Simple Solution

by Patrick
(Minnesota)

I've been working out on my Bowflex for 5 years now. The only problem I've had is with the power rods.

I keep my Bowflex in an unheated room. I use a space heater in the winter when I workout but the power rods still are a lot heavier than normal - because of the cold.

I tried heating up the room earlier, which helped, but the resistance was still dramatically heavier.

Solution?

I'm embarrassed to admit that it finally occurred to me to take the power rods off and store them in a heated room until I work out.

Problem solved

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Thanks for the problem report, and easy solution!
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the problem report, and easy solution!

Reality check
by: Anonymous

Proper resistance is what you need for the workout. Doesn't matter if it's high or low. It's all relative. If you're getting an effective workout, it doesn't matter if you use cold 30 rods or warm 50 rods. I can break a steel bar if it's soaked in liquid nitrogen for a few minutes or bend it if it's red hot. Heating or cooling the bar doesn't make me any stronger.

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