Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym

well made, and with a little warranty voiding custom work, can be made to work with the 310lb and 410 lb upgrade kits. See my pictures in the customer uploaded pictures section for my instructions on how i did it. i dont know how safe this is, so do this at your own risk. it works fine on my bowflex though.

I've had this for about 2 years. During that time I've used it every other day and it works as well as it did when I first got it. This isn't going to turn you into a body builder, but by using it for 1 hour workouts consistently it has done a great job of keeping me in decent shape. Like any exercise equipment it's going to take discipline and effort (if you think 15 minutes twice a week is going to work good luck), and the leg press simply doesn't have enough resistance for even a weak man, but outside of that it's well built, easy to use and has enough exercises to give your whole body a good workout. There was one broken piece when I got it, but there customer service got me a replacement piece quickly when I called them.

I bought this a year and a half ago and it has been great. I'm a 30 year old, former athlete that had fallen out of shape. This unit helped me build a little muscle and get back into formidable shape. I use it 2-3 times a week and it has held up well. However I will probably have to replace the resistance rods in the next 6 months to a year. The reason I only gave it 4 stars is that the rods will need replacing and the weight limit.Bottom line, if you don't like going to the gym, want something that doesn't take up a ton of space and you're goal is not to enter a body building competition look no further.

After using this once a month for four years, the resistance bands lost almost all of their resistance. It got to the point where I had to use all the rods to do a simple curl. That's supposed to be 105 pounds of resistance and it didn't feel like more than 30 pounds.I called Bowflex and the five year warranty covers breakage of the rods, but not loss of resistance. They offered to replace the rods at a price of $299 (inc. tax and shipping) which is almost what the original unit cost me. NO discount, not even free shipping.I suppose four years of use isn't too bad for the price, but anyone looking to use this multiple times a week should beware. The rods will lose their resistance and you should be prepared to basically have to buy a whole new unit every few years.

Great home gym! Really enjoy working out on this system. I’ve had it since April 2017 (its now Sept 2017) and still functions like new. All rods seem well made and (as far as I can tell) haven’t lost resistance. Took around two hours to setup by myself. The shipping box it came in was VERY rough and damaged. Was afraid the equipment inside would have been hurt, but thankfully everything was intact. Definitely have lost weight and gained muscle with this gym.

I bought this to get back in shape, and I love it. I am now retired, and this was a good alternative to free weights. I used the Bow flex excursively for two years, and then added two sets of adjustable dumbells, and a tricep bar forextra exercises, and to target my arms better. The first thing I noticed, was that the resistance on the Bow flex was not the same as the free weights. Bow flex resistance is very different. 15# on the bow flex is maybe half of free weight. Using a combination of the machine and free weights has worked well. However, if I had it to do over again, I would just buy free weights and a weight bench.

Thanks to this machine I can finally get a consistent workout routine going. I did the gym thing for awhile, resistance bands for awhile, and a combo of free weights and kettlebells for awhile, but nothing really stuck. It's convenient, provides a solid set of exercises, and is priced well. That alone should give it five stars, but I have to ding it one because some exercises are a bit awkward to perform, and a handful of the leg exercises are too easily maxed out with the provided resistance. I supplement my leg workouts with kettlebells when the PR1000 doesn't cut it. Switching between resistance rods and exercise types is not as much of a nuisance as expected, which is nice. I ordered a set of  ProSource fs-1908-pzzl Puzzle Exercise Mat EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles (Black, 24 Square Feet)  which fit perfectly as well. All in all it's hard to find a better deal.

I've been using this for a little less than 2 years with excellent results. Dramatic improvement in strength and stamina, also combined with cardio for weight loss. Well made, easy to use, and durable. I really don't have any complaints, but I am planning to add a 100 LB power rod upgrade next year so I can keep advancing my workouts. I prefer this above going to the gym and waiting on equipment, plus I don't need a spotter. I mostly use a cross fit routine because overall fitness is most important to me.

Just received my Bowflex PR 1000So far, so great.It has allowed me to plan and start a workout that covers almost the entire body. Many reviews talk about the 210 pounds not being enough weight for some, and thats understandable... however for most this would be plenty for a while at least.Where it would most certainly lack is in the leg press exercise and calf raise. Most people would easily be able to lift this weight.That being said, for pretty much every other exercise, the weight is sufficient.This machine just makes it so much simplier to work out many body parts quickly... its fast and easy to swap weights and different handles.I wish it came with some different attachments, but you can buy those separately.Overall, its a good purchase.. .and a lightning deal at that!

This review is based on as-received new Bowflex PR1000, I haven't worked out with it yet, this review is just based on quality defects observed and some minor assembly issues. Will update my review once we've worked out with it for awhile. In summary I am a bit skeptical as the product seems to have both high quality and low quality components.Quality Control - No inspection stickers or anything like that on the body that I could see.Scratched up body, and the rods on one side are deformed from shipping. Rod hooks are facing every which direction instead of outwards.Rods are plastic, not steel, feels very cheap, but otherwise the unit is solid and heavy. The seat locks in at either flat or 45 degree, can not lock-in near the base for a 90 degree workout with back support, but the bench can be laid flat and you can sit there without back support.Manual shows rods attached to cables while straight, this is impossible, the rods have to be bent substantially just to connect.Assembly tools not included, cheap flat cut-out Ikea style spanners should have been included.Instructions assume you have 10' ceilings. If you purchase this and have "just enough" height, do yourself a favour and assemble it in a different order than in the instructions so you don't have issues trying to stand it up, which requires and additional foot or two on top of the height of the unit. As it is I can fit my pinky between the top bolts and the ceiling.

Arrived with the leg extension defective. Customer service on the phone was outstanding for support (the best phone service I ever had), but it took them 3 months to ship out a replacement part. The machine itself is okay. Not quite the full range of motions that I had hoped for. You never quite get the same quality of workaround compared to going to a real gym. Longevity is also questionable, as the bows tend to warp over time.Overall though, good value, so I will mark it as OK.

I'm very impressed! It was delivered today. The box was pretty rough looking so I was a bit worried when I unpacked it. But luckily it is packaged very well on the inside so nothing was bent or damaged. Just a small scratch on one of the pieces.Putting it together was actually easier than I expected. The parts are all well made. The instructions were easy to follow. Took about 90 mins. Tried it out to see how it felt and the resistance rods really do make a difference. I love the resistance the whole time you do reps. You really feel the burn in your muscles! I'm a female who works out a lot and I think this bowflex is great for just about anyone since you have so many options for the resistance and different exercises. I highly recommend this!

Am still getting used to this awesome machine but have seen results in the first week of use and am very pleased and intend to preservere through my 3 concussions and whiplash that have turned my life upside down and I do not recognize myself and many friends have also said that I have changed but I am determined to find the old me... and by gaining back my strength through exercise and determination with my Bowflex Unit I am sure that I will achieve all my goals.