Bowflex Power Pro XTL

Pros: Great total body workout.
Cons: Take some assembly.

I purchased this machine to augment my gym membership. There was just
too many days I missed. I'm like some people who bought machines in the past and ended up throwing them away. What I learned is you have to pay a little more to get quality.
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Pros: LOTS of exercises
Cons: I'm glad I didn't have to pay for it.

My father recently purchased this machine, despite my warning him not to do so (we have enough machines that are not ever used), a few weeks ago. In a word, WOW. There are so many different exercises to do, it's nearly impossible to get bored. With...

Pros: easy, durable, long lasting
Cons: Nothing

I have given this as a gift to my son and he loves it. I used it for about a week or so and I have seen a outrageous improvement. All my muscles were hard as rock. I could also move around with out worrying about my back hurting or giving in. My golf...

Pros: no more gyms, great design for ease of changing exercises
Cons: some exercises tough to get used to, awkard posisitions

I purchased a Power Pro XTL about 3 months ago. And do I have to say, "I really didn’t want to pony up the funds to spend on something I thought would just sit in the basement." When I did finally make the call to purchase it, I was very shocked. It...

Pros: Your own personal equipment, personal fitness results
Cons: Large investment, need space

I was tired of going to the gym and getting intimidated by all the fancy equipment. So my girlfriend and I bought a Bowflex. Right off the start I have to say that this was a good choice on our part.
We bought the power pro, with all the bells and...

Pros: Good workout
Cons: XTL with the attachments on it is A LOT bigger than it looks on television.

I bought an XTL with all the attachments and an extra set of power rods (310 total). First off, the XTL with all the attachments is MUCH bigger than it looks on tv. It's no wonder they basically only show the basic model without the leg and lat...

Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Bulky

I wish I had shopped around more before I bought my Soloflex machine. If I had, I would have gotten this BowFlex! It's as bulky as the Soloflex, but the ease of use is without compare. With the BowFlex, the weight bands are right there, already...

Pros: Rods for all resistance
Cons: A bit pricey

I just recently started using the Bowflex Power Pro XTL and I think that I'm in love with it. The resistance on the bows allows any type of person to use such a machine at any time. There are also among hundreds of different exercises that can be...

Pros: Easy Use, Smooth and Effective
Cons: Price

I think the Bowflex is a great workout machine and I recommend it to all weightlifters out there. I have been addicted to it since the first day I received it in the mail. I try to work out with the Bowflex 3 times a week. I find that working...

Pros: Best home gym available, versatility
Cons: Price

I purchased a Bowflex Power Pro XTL and it has to be one of the best investments I've ever made. Sure, it costs a lot of money, but the return on your investment is well worth it.

I bought the XTL because membership in a crowded, smelly gym...

Pros: Space saver, excellent design, will give you a good upper workout
Cons: Not the best machine for your leg work

I own a bowflex XTL with the maximum upgrade of 410 pounds, and let me tell you that the machine is very good, except that if you are looking to put some muscle mass on your legs, this machine might not help you there.

The bowflex is an...

Pros: Excellent overall machine Good quality
Cons: Not for achieving bulky look Cost: try to purchase used

This is a real good machine. Ideal for the person who wants to have the ability to do most weight training with one machine. The "power rods" feel great to workout with. The resistance at the begining of the movement is rather low but then it...

Pros: cant think of any
Cons: weak frame, poor upholstery, feels unnatural,

The frame cracked on my first workout, had to wait a week for a new one, then I would worry every time I did a moderate to heavy lat pulldown because the frame "bowed" toward me while pulling down. It seemed like it was going to break right onto my head!...

Pros: Smooth, easy to use, well constructed, gives complete body workout
Cons: **Bench is Dangerous** read my review for more info

OK. I overall am happy with this purchase. Although the machine is pricey, it operates as described and will offer you a very complete workout. I found changing weight and exercises fairly easy. I'm as sore after using the Bowflex as I was with free...

Pros: Small size, lightweight, folds up for storage, versatile, LOTS OF EXERCISES!
Cons: Price, size of exercise footprint.

Summary: The Bowflex XTL is a member of the Bowflex family of home exercise systems. The Bowflex systems use a series of composite plastic (maybe fiberglass rods) enclosed in a rubber sheath. The resistance for the Bowflex system comes from a series...