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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (2009 Model)

Mon, 11 Nov 2008 21:10:00 GMT

posted by chip22
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (2009 Model) give you a great way to get in a full body, iron pumping workout in a small amount of space. These high tech dumbbells take to place of 15 sets of regular dumbbells.

This is one of the most space-efficient and flexible strength-training options available. With its unique and effective design you will be able to simply the turn of a dial and automatically change the resistance level on each dumbbell.

You will be able to dial from 5 pounds all the way up to 52.5 pounds of weight. It adjusts in 2.5-pound increments (up to 25 pounds), enabling you to gradually increase your strength without bulking up.

The Bowflex SelectTech weights are built to withstand heavy workouts. They come with a five-year warranty on weight plates as well as a two-year warranty on the parts.

Here is a sampling of the different exercise you will be able to include in your workouts with this set of weights.

Leg Exercises:

Wide squats
Calf raises
Stationary lunges
Stiff-leg dead lift
Reverse lunge
Side lunge

Back Exercises:

Alternating rows
Wide row
Dead lift

Chest Exercises:

Flat chest press
Incline chest press
Flat fly
Incline fly
Decline chest press

Abdominal Exercises:

Ab crunch
Reverse crunch
Lying trunk rotation
Twisting side crunch
Lying leg raise

Arm Exercises:

Standing curls
Concentration curls
Incline bench curls
Scott curls
Overhead triceps extension
Triceps kickback
Lying triceps extension
Hammer curls

Shoulder Exercises:

Standing shoulder press
Lateral raise
Seated overhead press
Front raise
Rear deltoid rows
Shrugs

Exercise Of The Week- Lunge With Bicep Curl

Sun, 17 Nov 2008 00:38:20 GMT

posted by Adreeza

This move is great for people who are trying to make the most of their gym time, and still get a great work out!!! You can use this exercise in it’s entirety, or you can seperate the moves to make it easier.

Starting Position: Both feet should be straight. The front foot is flat and the back foot is on it’s toe.
Bend both knees; keep the front knee always lined up with the ankle.
Push off the front heal and bring the back foot up to a balance.
Hold the pose and preform a bicep curl.
Return to starting position and repeat.

Try this move. It will burn tons of calories, increase your heart rate and improve your balance. Make sure you keep your stomach tight so you can work your abs as well. You don’t need to spend hours working out in the gym everyday; you just have to work smarter, so you get the most out of your time.

Adria Ali

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Sun, 13 Oct 2008 20:10:26 GMT

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Bowflex Motivator 2 Home Gym

Mon, 12 Aug 2008 12:32:00 GMT

posted by chip22

The takeaway point here is that you get more than 50 different exercise choices with up to 210 lbs. of Power Rod Resistance with the Bowflex Motivator 2 Home Gym.

In as little as 20 minutes a day, three times per week you can really get a total body workout that can transform your body.

Just because the Motivator 2 comes at a budget price does not mean it is not a serious Bowflex home gym. You will be able to workout your chest, back, shoulders, core muscles, and leg muscles with this all-in-one exercise machine.

Included in the Motivator 2 are a lat tower, squat attachment, and leg extension/ leg curl attachment.

You'll be able to move quickly from exercise to exercise with the Bowflex Motivator 2. This will help you get the circuit training effect. Like all Bowflex product, you can expect quality. This machine is very well build and your whole family will be able to use it regularly without any concern about wearing it out!

You will only need a small space to workout. A 9' by 7' space should work fine. And when you are through with your workout you can even fold your home gym up and roll it away.

You get a lot of Bowflex in the Motivator 2.

- Bowflex Motivator 2 Home Gym

Thu, 25 Jul 2008 12:52:00 GMT

posted by maftukhin

Are you tired and fat and want to get in shape? So was I (I know I sound like an advertisement, but it's true). Back in the day I had no clue about eating right and getting in shape. I bought this and used the (once) included guide to eating right and working out. Unfortunately this unit no longer comes with that!

The day I put it together I threw away all my junk food and told myself I would eat better. I ate 1500 calories a day and worked out a half hour every other day. No cardio AT ALL. In under a year I dropped 89lbs. Probably 35lbs within the six week challenge. Using just the Bowflex. Did I gain muscle? Yes, but if that's ALL you want, this might not be for you. I'm sure you can gain a lot of muscle with this if you ate the correct amounts of food and had a good plan.

Will a barbell and dumbbells works just as good? Probably. In fact, if you're goal is to build muscle, i'd reccomend that first. A Gym membership is even better. I have no problems suggesting this product though if you prefer to exercise at home and need something to get started. It did the job for me.

I originally bought the Power Pro model. That didn't have the LAT tower and once sold for over a grand. This model comes with even more and is now much cheaper. I've recently upgraded to this model and it's just as good, if not better.