Bowflex Revolution XP
The Bowflex Revolution XP Home Gym is the top of the line fitness machine from Nautilus. Choosing exercise equipment can be a difficult decision and Bowflex has garnered a lot of the attention with their infomercials.
Bowflex Revolution XP is arguably the most versatile addition to their family of home gyms. Boasting in the ability to provide 100 different exercises, the Bowflex Revolution XP is also one of the most expensive evolutions of its line of personal fitness products.
The Bowflex Revolution XP not only has 100 different exercises to help shape the body, it reportedly has a much smoother motion with better overall resistance. Versions of the past have been criticized for good resistance at the bottom of the exercise, but poor resistance at the top. Resistance is the most critical element to building muscle through weight bearing exercise. Instead of “power rods”, the Bowflex Revolution XP uses polymer discs called “cams” that look like traditional barbell type weights for better resistance and more familiar aesthetics.
It has also been designed for saving space in your home as it can fold into 4 ½ feet x 3 feet. Unfolded and set up for exercising it is only 9′ x 5′, and that is all the extra space you will need to get your daily workout.
There is also a Bowflex Revolution XP edition that is still designed for saving space; however, it offers 20 lbs less than the 220 lbs of resistance than the one above, however it can be upgraded to 280 lbs. It also offers an optional Lat Tower, which helps you build your back and shoulder muscles, and the lower body workouts help to work your leg and hip muscles, using a Squat Harness. A leg Attachment is equipped for seated leg extension and standing leg curls. It has only 90 exercises to offer. It also uses the same SpiraFlex plate technology and it is even more compact than the first one using only a 4′ x 5′ space.
The Bowflex series of home gyms has revolutionized the personal fitness market. Their innovations and versatility have allowed the average person the ability to workout daily without expensive gym fees. The space saving size of these machines gives consumers the ability to use a small part of one room for use and storage. The Bowflex does take some time to assemble, but it remains relatively lightweight for moving.
The Bowflex Revolution XP is priced on $2,499 or $38 a month. (If you go for the monthly payment it cost you more dollars) For being the cheaper one, $2,499 is a lot of money, so what can it do? Let me give you some info on the Bowflex Revolution XP.
The Bowflex Revolution XP is mainly for an upper-body workout. It is available on their site as standard model without lat and ab rack ($2,499), with lat ($2798), with ab back pad ($2578) and the complete version with lat and ab back pad ($2,877). To have the best workout and make use of all its exercises the customers probably needs the full version.
Best Features of Bowflex Revolution XP
- The Spiraflex Resistance Technology; the Bowflex Revolution XP comes with a 200 lbs. (90,72 kg) standard resistance. It is upgradeable to 280 lbs. (127 kg) Extra costs $99.
- Over 90 exercises are available with this home gym; upper body, lower body, core and abs workout you can do it all, their sites claims it is best used for upper body workouts.
- Freedom Arms; especially designed for the upper body workout, the freedom arms have a 170 angle and are adjustable.
- The usual hand grips for good and flexible training are included.
- Leg extension/curl; is included, you can get built some muscles but do not expect a lot of varieties in the exercises.
- Foot harness; included, just standard on a home gym.
- Squat harness; included, do you squats using this home gym.
There are other accessories included which are optional like:
- Ab Rack pads; can give your abs during the workout an extra boost.
- Lat tower; very important for upper body, builds back and shoulder muscles.
Because of it revolutionary design and Spiraflex Resistance Technology, the Bowflex Revolution XP does have over 90 exercises. The Revolution XP is not folding and uses a workout area from 7′ by 5′4″ (213 cm x 163 cm), the maximum user weight of this home gym is 300 lbs (136 kg). It comes with a 10 year warranty on the materials and workmanship and a 10 year warranty on the weight stacks.
Bowflex Workouts
Working out on a Bowflex takes a little getting used to. Unlike free weights, the Revolution XP restricts your from making it difficult to cheat. Doing a curl with dumbbells is a lot different than on a home gym. With the former, it’s very easy to swing your shoulders and cheat. With the Revolution XP, there is no momentum and you are forced to use the correct form. Good form helps a lot in building quality muscle – something that haven’t found on other home gyms.
As with any piece of workout equipment, you must adhere to a strict training schedule for the best results. The XP will not magically transform your body and change your life. But, with so much versatility and exercises to choose from, the possibilities are endless.
These exercise machines have the overall quality and high standards as all other Bowflex equipment. You can always trust the brand name for the most fantastic exercising experience you have ever had.
Bowflex Lifestyle
One of the paybacks of having a Bowflex home gym is you can workout in the expediency of your home. No more long drives to gym or waiting in line to use the bench. Key to your Bowflex success is motivation. As effective as it is at strength training, an improper diet and lack of discipline is a recipe for failure. For the best results, you owe it to yourself to workout 3x a week. All too often, exercise equipment collects dust in the attic or basement. Since purchasing a Bowflex is a fairly expensive investment, it would be wise to assess the environment at home. If you feel you would be too easily distracted from working out, then this machine might suits you.
