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Bowflex Xtreme XTLU Home Gym

Nov 26th, 2009 by Exercise Equipt Sale
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Bowflex Xtreme XTLU Home Gym
 
Manufacturer: Bowflex
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List Price: $1,299.00
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Product Description
Get serious about your strength training at home with the Bowflex Xtreme XTLU home gym, which includes a lat tower, squat station, leg attachment and adjustable pulley system for over 65 gym-quality exercises. It comes standard with 210 pounds of real Power Rod resistance (which can be upgraded to 310 or 410 pounds with optional additional Power Rods). The integrated lat tower with angled lat bar helps to build back and shoulder muscles quickly. The upper and lower pulley/squat station enables you to do squats and build your gluts, hamstrings, and quads. The XTLU also has multiple cable/pulley positions for custom workouts.

The leg extension/leg curl attachment rivals specialized leg equipment found in gyms, and will help you develop strong, muscular legs. Efficient and easy to use, the leg attachment connects easily, and can be removed in seconds for using the squat station.

The Xtreme XTLU utilizes Bowflex's patented Power Rods, which provide resistance, or weight, that feels as good as or better than free weights--but without the inertia or risk of joint pain usually associated with free weights. You can hook one, two, three, four or all of your Power Rod units to the cable pulley system and go from as little as 5 pounds all the way up to 210 pounds of resistance.

They're precisely manufactured from a high-tech composite material under the highest quality control measures, then sheathed and tested 4 separate times to ensure quality and durability. The Power Rod units are so strong, you can flex them repeatedly but you won't be able to wear them out. In fact, they're so strong, Bowflex backs them with its No-Time-Limit Warranty free replacement offer.

Feature Detail:

  • Gym-style vertical workout position
  • Adjustable, quick release seat with Polyurethane cushion
  • Reinforced "X"-shaped base for maximum stability
  • Compact size for smaller workout spaces
  • Triple function hand-grip/ankle cuffs
  • Workout area: 7 by 6 feet
  • Dimensions: 6'11" by 4'8" by 4'2" (H x L x W)
  • High density padding with vinyl cover
  • Powder-coated heavy-duty steel frame

Manufacturer's Warranty
Seven-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship

About Home Gyms
While offering the convenience of working out in the comfort and privacy of your own home, home gyms also allow you to focus on specific routines without having to wait in line or switch between a complex array of machines. In addition to improving strength, power, coordination, and muscular endurance, weight training can enhance weight reduction, enhance the immune and cardiovascular systems, and help prevent injuries. In general, home gym machines are compact units designed to strengthen and exercise many parts of the body. While no single home gym can provide a complete strength training solution, they are a convenient way to combine many exercises into a single unit. Some home gyms focus exclusively on upper-body workouts, while other, more advanced units focus on upper- and lower-body conditioning.

Product Details
  • Get a gym-quality workout in your home
  • Provides as little as 5 or as many as 210 pounds of resistance via Bowflex Power Rods (can be upgraded to 310 or 410 pounds)
  • Integrated lat tower with angled lat bar helps to build back and shoulder muscles quickly
  • Leg extension/leg curl attachment can be removed for squats
  • 7-year warranty

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Customer Reviews
An underappreciated gem
 
Review Date: September 3, 2006
Reviewer: Andrew Weis, Northfield, MN
I assume the Extreme is underappreciated because I can't find reviews on it. I've wanted a Bowflex for a decade but have been too cheap and too busy to seriously consider buying one. I finally pitched all the cheap substitutes and got the real thing. I chose the Extreme because of it's smaller footprint and the ability to do all my exercises upright (lying down on a bench at 5:00 a.m. doesn't do much for my motivation). Putting it together was tedious and the instructions were a bit hard to follow because the pictures didn't always fit the process but basic reading and mechanical skills will get you through it. The training video is pretty good, Tom Purvis knows his stuff. I was surprised that some exercises included in the basic program on the poster were not included in the DVD. Lame, but not an issue with my personal trainer background. What I like most about the Extreme is that I can remove the seat and do several exercises sitting on a large exercise ball to add a stabilization challenge to my workout. I have also found that I can use the Extreme like a rowing machine when I use an exercise ball. It looks like the Extreme 2, which is set up so you don't have to (and thus cannot if you want to) change cable settings, probably wouldn't work with an exercise ball. Not sure about that, but that's my guess.
LONG STORY SHORT: Excellent construction and design, great if your workout space is limited, pretty fast switching between exercises, leg attachment is worth the extra bucks but watch for specials because you can sometimes get it added for free. Great overall deal!
DOWNSIDES: Short-term: tedious assembly, dvd doesn't cover all exercises. Long-term: 210 lbs resistance isn't going to cut it if you're a serious strength trainer which means an extra $100 for two more 50lb rods.
Hopefully Former Fat Guy
 
Review Date: March 19, 2006
Reviewer: Christopher Thomas,
I just got my Xtreme 2 about 3 weeks ago...why did I wait so long to get it??? My first impression was how heavy duty this thing is built. Going from one exercise is very easy and quick. Assembly only took a couple of hours (give or take) and is fairly easy to do when following the directions.

The only problems I have run into is:
1) With lower weights (under 40 lbs) the power rods have hung up on the "arms". Not really a big deal.
2) Even though it sits upright, it still requires a fair amount of space...about 5x5 ft square.
3) The workouts might be difficult to follow because there isn't always a picture or description of an exercise that is recommended in a "routine".

In the 3 weeks I have had the Xtreme 2 I have lost 8 pounds (following the 1500 calorie diet mentioned in the manual) and have started firming up, especially in my arms and legs. I would also highly recommend getting the Bowflex Interactive DVD-ROM. It helps design workouts (that can be adjusted week by week for increased strength), as well as providing a small video of someone doing the exercises (each one) to help learn how to do the exercises.

You may find other things out there similar, but for me buying the best leads to no regrets. Bowflex machines are definately worth it. I recommend the Xtreme 2 for anyone wanting to get into better shape.
Good value
 
Review Date: March 29, 2007
Reviewer: Michael W. Graham, N Myrtle Beach, SC USA
I bought the Bowflex Xtreme for my wife and now we both use and love it. My son and I put it together in about 3 hours with no trouble (just follow the instructions carefully). After only a few weeks it has made a big improvement in my physique. I highly recommend this product. It's well made and has a small footprint.
Seems to be a trend...
 
Review Date: March 16, 2008
Reviewer: Anthony Niyamuddin, Scarborough, Ontario Canada
Well, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when my Xtreme XTLU arrived without the Power Rods/Box, much like others before me. I contacted Amazon and the customer service representative said I should try contacting Bowflex since they don't carry individual parts. I also contacted the shipping company to ensure that I was only supposed to receive one box. I was disappointed because I wanted to use it right away, but it was a Saturday and Bowflex customer service isn't available on weekends.

On Monday, I called Nautilus, and the service representative was extremely courteous and helpful. She registered my product, and once I sent her a copy of my e-mail from Amazon, she arranged to send me the missing rods/box. They arrived in 3 days, and I was able to complete assembly of the product. I had already ordered the 310 lb. upgrade. I've only used it a few times so far, but it seems well constructed, and is very smooth and silent.

Looking back now, the Bowflex Xceed seems like a better deal since it comes with the extra 310 lb. rods and abdominal strap for less than the price of the Xtreme alone.
No Rods Either - But Bowflex Helpful & Polite
 
Review Date: March 23, 2008
Reviewer: C. L. Sigsworth, Bath, Ohio
I, too, received the Bowflex Extreme without the rod box. I called Bowflex, and they couldn't have been more helpful. Two days later I had the rods, and my hubby put the machine together. It's solid, stable and I've enjoyed working out.

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