The Xtreme 2 SE is Bowflex’s premiere home gym that still utilizes their popular power pole resistance system. They recently released a newer model that no more makes use of power rods- the intelligently named “Change”.
However when it involves the old Bowflex fitness centers most of us know with, the Xtreme 2 SE is the top dog.
It combines the strengths of the lower priced designs to offer a house health club that provides a ton of workout range with the ease of the quick change sheave system.
The inquiry though, is whether the Xtreme 2 SE has sufficient to supply to validate the added price. Commonly we discover that the mid-range items have the most effective bang-for-your-buck effect.
As Bowflex’s premium gym, can the Xtreme 2 SE verify priority wrong?
Let’s take a look at what this residence fitness center has to supply and also discover.
After reading this testimonial, you will certainly have a clear understanding of what this health club is everything about and hopefully have the ability to determine whether or not it’s the right alternative for your residence.
Welcome To Bowflex
I’m thinking most (if not all) of us have actually seen the old Bowflex paid announcements on tv. They used to be on all the time, I’m not sure if they still are.
Although I did see one on tv early in the morning concerning a week earlier, so I presume they still are.
Anyhow, Bowflex gyms are simple to detect a mile away because they all (with the exception of the abovementioned Change) use the very same “power rod” resistance system.
These elastic rods are located on the back of the maker as well as aid us instantly determine a Bowflex item since no other brand utilizes them.
Which’s because they are patented to Bowflex.
I would certainly likewise assume that’s where the name “Bowflex” originated from- the poles “flex” or bend to provide the resistance? The name is catchy as well as makes good sense, however it also offers a special system to develop a gym around.
The power poles are fixed. To provide resistance for the various workouts, you have to link different series of cable televisions to the power rods.
With using pulley-blocks, you are able to do actually loads of different upper body, lower body, and core workouts.
Which brings me to one of the biggest advantages of a Bowflex gym- the multitude of workouts you can carry out from a solitary machine.
The only home gyms that I know that can contend (and beat) the Bowflex’s in regards to workout variety are the Total Health clubs.
That stated, you can expect anywhere from 25-70+ various exercises choices from a Bowflex, depending on the design you select.
Another advantage is that Bowflex health clubs are risk-free to make use of. There are no dumbbells included, so you do not need to stress over crushing fingers while picking resistances.
You additionally don’t require a spotter- which is handy if you find yourself working out on your own, as I typically do.
The power poles supply a smooth resistance to work against also. If you’ve never used one before, it really feels similar to the feel you obtain when working out with a good resistance band collection.
Unlike dumbbells, the resistance on the power rods boosts as you relocate via the range of the exercise.
The resistance is lighter at the start of the action as well as increases as you get to end array (and the rod is maximally bent). Some individuals prefer this, since it fits.
Individuals who utilize dumbbells could not like this due to the fact that the resistance isn’t consistent, as it is with dumbbells and barbells.
In either case, something is for sure- the power rods offer a smooth, secure type of resistance with very little influence with your joints. The Bowflex Blaze in fact made my best gyms for elders listing due to these top qualities.
I stated at the start that the Xtreme 2 SE (long name) is Bowflex’s best power rod gym. It provides one of the most exercise choices, includes the quick change system, and includes added accessories.
Bowflex primarily combined some of the features included on previous fitness centers to create their higher-end machine. Allow’s take a close consider each function.
Power Rod Resistance
We reviewed the power rods a little above- they are locked in place at the rear of the fitness center and also do stagnate. They provide the resistance for every exercise you do on the Xtreme 2 SE.
In order to do this, you have to affix one or more rods to the proper cord being utilized for that workout.
This fitness center comes standard with 210 pound well worth of resistance. I want to mention that the resistances listed right here are price quotes- keep in mind, the actual resistance modifications as the rod is bent further down.
So if you are a stickler for understanding EXACTLY just how much weight you are raising, you might be disappointed with the uncertainty.
The 210 lb of overall resistance been available in the kind of:
- 2 x 50 pound poles
- 2 x 30 lb poles
- 4 x 10 lb poles
- 2 x 5 lb poles
The Xtreme 2 SE can be updated to supply 310 lb or perhaps 410 lb of resistance by acquiring pairs of 50 pound poles, marketed separately. Don’t quote me on this, yet I think a set of 50 lb poles will run you about 90 dollars on Amazon.
Exercises
Bowflex gyms are known for offering a lot of exercise alternatives- their versatility is absolutely something they boast of. I think it’s a good idea to be skeptical when purchasing house gyms.
I do not believe we need to blindly rely on a business just because they say you can carry out over 70 various workouts on their gym- don’t inform us, reveal us.
Well, that’s what Bowflex does with the Xtreme 2 SE.
They market this health club uses over 70 different exercises and also they back it up by offering you 73 various workout instances in the proprietors handbook.
And also I what I find most impressive, is that they do not just provide the workouts, they in fact give a comprehensive explanation of each exercise, in addition to an image of it being performed and also suggestions to get one of the most out of each action.
Bowflex exceeds as well as past with their owner’s guidebooks. Not only do they invested regarding 40 pages going over the workouts with you, however they likewise offer numerous workout plans/schedules along with nourishment ideas for slimming down.
The Xtreme 2 SE features the following attachments:
- Multi-use hand grip/ankle cuffs
- Angled lat bar
- Squat bar
- Ab harness
- Leg programmer
In general, all the attachments needed to carry out these 70+ various workouts are consisted of with acquisition. This gym offers a lots of workout range, which is a good way to keep your exercises fresh and also enjoyable.
You can get a fantastic full body workout with this maker, no doubt.
Assembly
A lot of customers agree that assembly is quite simple. There are a lot of items involved in this fitness center, yet Bowflex has a few of the best setting up instructions I’ve ever come across.
The actions are practically purchased. Each web page is it’s own action with a huge picture. I also like that the instructions especially inform you which pieces, equipment, and also devices you’ll need for each and every and every step.
They also consist of extra notes with suggestions to make assembly run efficiently throughout the instructions.
Mentioning devices, all of the required devices ARE NOT INCLUDED. The Allen wrenches are consisted of, but you will also need to have your own screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, as well as cutting devices to get this job done.
On the whole, a lot of customers can put together the Xtreme 2 SE in 2-4 humans resources, relying on your handiness and the availability useful. This is a rather intricate gym, but the guidelines Bowflex offers are excellent.
Warranty
The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE features the adhering to service warranty for residence use:
- 7 year device
- Lifetime power rods
I believe this is a very generous guarantee for a house health club in this price range. 7 years is wonderful for the structure and a lifetime service warranty on anything is incredible.
The power rods are bound to begin breaking down eventually- nevertheless, every little thing does. It’s nice to know you will never have to bother with paying for replacement rods.
Seeing a good service warranty like this reveals us that Bowflex really believes their product can handle the everyday usage being thrown at it.
Weight Capacity
I always, constantly, always tell people to examine weight capacity prior to purchasing any type of physical fitness devices. It’s always among the first things I check out when comparing tools because it offers us an objective measure of just how sturdy a piece of equipment is.
Higher is always much better.
The Xtreme 2 SE, like every one of the Bowflex health clubs, has a weight capacity of 300 pound.
For the cost variety, I assume this is on the same level of what we should anticipate. It’s high enough to sustain most customers along with show us the equipment is rather well developed. Bigger users ought to try to find a bigger maker though.
Quick Change System
The quick modification system enables you to change in between exercises a whole lot faster. Among the largest downsides of the Bowflex health clubs without this function is that it takes a little time to set up the equipment to change in between steps.
All of it depends on what exercises you are switching over in between, yet it can entail moving a few pulley-blocks and re-routing a few wires to get the health club all set for the following exercise.
The quick modification system was created to eliminate this wasted time between exercises. The Xtreme 2 SE has additional sheaves and also cables placed easily to make changing cable televisions out unnecessary.
Just 2 various other Bowflex gyms use this attribute- the PR3000 and also the Change.
Personally, I believe the quick modification attribute is a video game changer for the Bowflex schedule. I such as to do circuit design exercises that entail brief pause in between exercises, so this function would certainly be a need for me.
I don’t intend to lose minutes between exercises switching cords and relocating pulleys.
Speaking of sheaves, even with the quick change system, you will certainly have to sometimes move pulleys on the Xtreme 2 SE.
You’ll notice there is a horizontal bar (center cross bar) with numerous sheave placements in the middle of the lat tower- you can conveniently change the placement of these sheaves for various workouts.
For ab crises, you also have to place the middle sheaves on the abdominal bar right over it. These modifications are fast though, taking just secs.
Final Thoughts
The Xtreme 2 SE is Bowflex’s most costly power rod house gym. After taking a close consider what the gym has to provide, I assume it makes good sense for this health club to cost greater than their various other designs- it provides one of the most exercise variety, it has the quick modification system, comes with the most attachments, and also is backed by a great warranty.
To answer my initial question- yes, I think this gym is a great investment due to the fact that it has a great deal to offer.
That claimed, is the Xtreme 2 SE the most intelligent buy when compared to the rest of the Bowflex schedule?
Possibly.
To respond to that concern, you truly need to think of which features are essential to you. The most comparable fitness centers to the Xtreme 2 SE are the PR3000 and also the Xceed (and the Blaze if you are extra interested in a horizontal bench).
The PR3000 sets you back concerning $400 much less and also still supplies the quick change system, but has a few essential differences:
- just upgradable to 310 pound of rod resistance
- only supplies regarding 50 workouts
- doesn’t included a squat bar
- does not included a lat take down bar
The Bowflex Xceed sets you back about $600 less (for sale) and also is upgradable as much as 410 pound, does consist of a squat bar and also lat pulldown bar, yet does not have the quick modification attribute.
So, as you can see, if you are on a tighter budget plan, you have some believing to do. What’s more crucial- workout selection and also accessories or the quick modification system?
Personally, I would certainly claim the quick adjustment attribute. Fifty exercises is sufficient for me, so if I were selecting between the PR3000 and also the Xceed, I would certainly select PR3000.
Certainly if you have the allocate it, you might get it all as well as select the Xtreme 2 SE, quickly Bowflex’s most innovative power pole system.