Just what i was looking for.. the differences in the machines. Going to better shop now. Hope they put them even on a lower scale. This machine will be a staple in the fitness industry. For size, quality, price, esthetics. Never gets old.
Good list! I would rank the XTREME above the Blaze at current pricing at least. The upright machines are no joke, but can be a little intimidating for beginners. All those different pulley positions give you tons of options and you can always get the resistance coming from where you want it. Also, not having the bench/bar in the way of leg exercises is real nice.
The PR1000 is the commercial (budget) version of the blaze. The PR3000 is the commercial (budget) version of the extreme se2. The revolution has less progressive resistance than a regular bowflex. Its supposed to feel more like a normal cable machine. I havent tried it, though.
Great video I'm looking at the Bowflex revolution as in my area many people are selling them hardly used for around $200-$500. Some more used than others but still finding many that look brand new for $200-$300 all day. So wanted to see how it worked and your video and ranking shows its that low only because of the price. I was worried if maybe it breaks a lot or is junk after a few years of use. As I work out 5 days a week and have out grown my current beginner home gym.
I have the revolution gym for about 5 years i use it almost every week and also i have a bowflex M5 i also have free weights and ill be honest i love my bowflex once you understand the system its pretty good i also use fidbod as a training rutine but you have to know how to addapt to the exercises on the bowflex i also use a youtube channel that has all the excercise that the bowflex can do to accomodate to the training rutine Average Joe Fitness 1975 channel has all the excercises these mashine can do also if you are a tall person these might not be for you cause im 5.10 and i find i have problems sometimes to do some execises so i use free weights and my other gym equipment and also the revolution takes space for the whole system to be operational
You should have the revolution 2 in your top 5 because it has the lat tower unlike the first revolution and you should have the ultimate 2 as well but don't put the PR 1000 that 1 is too cheap and you can't even upgrade the weights at all and the exceed I would take it out as well because compared to the elite you have to change the pulleys a lot more where the elites you don't so I have the ultimate number one myself but just from everything I've been looking at I would have the Elite 2 SE, Ultimate 2, Revolution 2, Blaze and whatever 1 more in my top 5 in no specific order because the blaze is good for all the reasons you said and it's just a good solid overall machine that allow you to upgrade the weights to 410 and the ultimate 2 has several more attachments like for working your abs, curls and squats that other machines don't have which makes it unique and the elite 2 SE supposedly you don't have to change the cables as much as any other bowflex so then you can get through your workout quicker with that specific model faster than any other bowflex model supposedly and it has the extra ab attachment and the revolution 2 has the disks instead of the rods but it also has the lat pull downs from the top so these are the 4 that I'm really interested in and I think all the rest are inferior.
Just to point out the Bowflex Revolution uses a Spiraflex disc system not bands. Also if you're tall the Revolution might not be good for you 6 feet plus. The revolution takes up room so if you're on a tight space this might not be ideal either. I had the Revolution for about 5 years and is still goin great just keep and eye on any loose parts use preventive maintenance and you will have a great gym.
I'm thinking about buying a used revolution for $500 it's in great condition. How does the resistance feel compared to real weights? I moved to the middle of nowhere for work and the gym in town is so small and packed all the time. The gym I'm a member of is over an hour away. Should I invest in the revolution? Until I can build a home gym?
Where would you rank the Ultimate 1 on your list? I've been using it for many years and it's very versatile. I'm thinking of ordering the rope attachment for it too
I bought an Xtreme 2 SE years ago for $250 ... I'm the same height as you but about 40lbs less. If anything, the only thing I would add on is more power rods for greater resistance.
Best Bowflex Home Gym of 2023: Bowflex Blaze Amazon Link: amzn.to/3xmHysI Best Budget Bowflex Home Gym: Bowflex Xceed Amazon Link: amzn.to/368mZ8j Other units from the video: Amazon Link Bowflex PR1000 - amzn.to/3KKjeoI Amazon Link Bowflex PR3000 - amzn.to/3LXLDrt Bowflex Revolution - nautilus.atkw.net/KevE5v Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE - nautilus.atkw.net/mgJ1dy
Can skip the first 3 mins. He spends those telling you, what hes about to tell you. Idk why this is a thing. People need to learn from Mr Beast and get right into it.
The super mother F.... bowflex is the bowflex ultimate 2 this one is the greatest amazing awesome machine no one rich the finger toes the planet fitness and gold gym and la fitness are nothing to the bowflex ultimate 2 not need nothing like dumbbells butt the baby crystal people report that machine because not have any idea how due exercises one is is hurt my arm or back or legs are baby people just the bowflex ultimate 2 need more weight in ebay you can add the block up to 610 pounds or any other website have 1000 pounds is mega ultra great amazing awesome machine please help me to speak to bowflex company bringing back the ultimate 2 style is Supreme machine God bless you sr and everyone too and thank you for your time service to the people and happy holidays and happy new year 🎉 ❤
The only way to buy is used. I bought a like new Xtreme for $50. Even after replacing some rods, it is a deal!
Bruh, thats not a deal. Thats a STEAL! Congrats!
If I got a blaze brand new for 450 would you guys consider that ok?
Been awhile since I worked out but I'm adjusting back into the world, also thanks for the vid
@@rickharrison6862 You may want to check out Shizzness's video about utilizing rope attachments with the Bowflex.
@@razminka.7522 sweet ill check it out
Just what i was looking for.. the differences in the machines. Going to better shop now. Hope they put them even on a lower scale. This machine will be a staple in the fitness industry. For size, quality, price, esthetics. Never gets old.
Good list! I would rank the XTREME above the Blaze at current pricing at least. The upright machines are no joke, but can be a little intimidating for beginners. All those different pulley positions give you tons of options and you can always get the resistance coming from where you want it. Also, not having the bench/bar in the way of leg exercises is real nice.
The PR1000 is the commercial (budget) version of the blaze. The PR3000 is the commercial (budget) version of the extreme se2. The revolution has less progressive resistance than a regular bowflex. Its supposed to feel more like a normal cable machine. I havent tried it, though.
The Exceed is expandable to 410 lbs, has a spot for both expansion plans.
Great video I'm looking at the Bowflex revolution as in my area many people are selling them hardly used for around $200-$500. Some more used than others but still finding many that look brand new for $200-$300 all day. So wanted to see how it worked and your video and ranking shows its that low only because of the price. I was worried if maybe it breaks a lot or is junk after a few years of use. As I work out 5 days a week and have out grown my current beginner home gym.
I have the revolution gym for about 5 years i use it almost every week and also i have a bowflex M5 i also have free weights and ill be honest i love my bowflex once you understand the system its pretty good i also use fidbod as a training rutine but you have to know how to addapt to the exercises on the bowflex i also use a youtube channel that has all the excercise that the bowflex can do to accomodate to the training rutine
Average Joe Fitness 1975 channel has all the excercises these mashine can do also if you are a tall person these might not be for you cause im 5.10 and i find i have problems sometimes to do some execises so i use free weights and my other gym equipment and also the revolution takes space for the whole system to be operational
You should have the revolution 2 in your top 5 because it has the lat tower unlike the first revolution and you should have the ultimate 2 as well but don't put the PR 1000 that 1 is too cheap and you can't even upgrade the weights at all and the exceed I would take it out as well because compared to the elite you have to change the pulleys a lot more where the elites you don't so I have the ultimate number one myself but just from everything I've been looking at I would have the Elite 2 SE, Ultimate 2, Revolution 2, Blaze and whatever 1 more in my top 5 in no specific order because the blaze is good for all the reasons you said and it's just a good solid overall machine that allow you to upgrade the weights to 410 and the ultimate 2 has several more attachments like for working your abs, curls and squats that other machines don't have which makes it unique and the elite 2 SE supposedly you don't have to change the cables as much as any other bowflex so then you can get through your workout quicker with that specific model faster than any other bowflex model supposedly and it has the extra ab attachment and the revolution 2 has the disks instead of the rods but it also has the lat pull downs from the top so these are the 4 that I'm really interested in and I think all the rest are inferior.
Just to point out the Bowflex Revolution uses a Spiraflex disc system not bands. Also if you're tall the Revolution might not be good for you 6 feet plus. The revolution takes up room so if you're on a tight space this might not be ideal either. I had the Revolution for about 5 years and is still goin great just keep and eye on any loose parts use preventive maintenance and you will have a great gym.
I'm thinking about buying a used revolution for $500 it's in great condition. How does the resistance feel compared to real weights? I moved to the middle of nowhere for work and the gym in town is so small and packed all the time. The gym I'm a member of is over an hour away. Should I invest in the revolution? Until I can build a home gym?
I think the ultimate 2 is by far the best machine they ever made. I’ve had mine for 14 years now and still use it at least 5 times a week.
You can get a Powertec Leverage gym and plates for less than some of these.
Where would you rank the Ultimate 1 on your list? I've been using it for many years and it's very versatile. I'm thinking of ordering the rope attachment for it too
I’m 6’ 4” tall 260lbs which bowflex gym would work best for me?
I bought an Xtreme 2 SE years ago for $250 ... I'm the same height as you but about 40lbs less.
If anything, the only thing I would add on is more power rods for greater resistance.
Best Bowflex Home Gym of 2023: Bowflex Blaze
Amazon Link: amzn.to/3xmHysI
Best Budget Bowflex Home Gym: Bowflex Xceed
Amazon Link: amzn.to/368mZ8j
Other units from the video:
Amazon Link Bowflex PR1000 - amzn.to/3KKjeoI
Amazon Link Bowflex PR3000 - amzn.to/3LXLDrt
Bowflex Revolution - nautilus.atkw.net/KevE5v
Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE - nautilus.atkw.net/mgJ1dy
Handy Gym is way better, and you can take it anywhere
You don't recommend the new Revolution ?
Surprised about that as I've used a few and currently a Revolution and it is head and shoulders above the rest.
Can skip the first 3 mins. He spends those telling you, what hes about to tell you. Idk why this is a thing. People need to learn from Mr Beast and get right into it.
1:41 to be exact. Maybe I’m so boring it felt like 2x as much.
The super mother F.... bowflex is the bowflex ultimate 2 this one is the greatest amazing awesome machine no one rich the finger toes the planet fitness and gold gym and la fitness are nothing to the bowflex ultimate 2 not need nothing like dumbbells butt the baby crystal people report that machine because not have any idea how due exercises one is is hurt my arm or back or legs are baby people just the bowflex ultimate 2 need more weight in ebay you can add the block up to 610 pounds or any other website have 1000 pounds is mega ultra great amazing awesome machine please help me to speak to bowflex company bringing back the ultimate 2 style is Supreme machine God bless you sr and everyone too and thank you for your time service to the people and happy holidays and happy new year 🎉 ❤