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Bowflex Blaze Home Gym | 
| Brand: Bowflex
Category: Sports
List Price: $1,099.00
Buy New: $849.00
as of 3/10/2010 13:17 PST details
You Save: $250.00 (23%)
New (2) Used (5) from $689.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 6652
Shipping Weight (lbs): 214
Dimensions (in): 59 x 23 x 14
Model: Blaze Home Gym
UPC: 708447503596
EAN: 0708447503596
ASIN: B000GRDS6U
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 210lbs of Bowflex Power Rod Resistance--upgradeable to 310lbs or even 410lbs | | • | Lower Pulley and Squat Station to work on glutes, hamstrings, and quads | | • | Lat Tower with angled lat bar to work on back and shoulders | | • | Lifetime warranty on rods and 5 year limited warranty on machine |
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Product Description
Look good and feel great working out with this Bowflex® Blaze home gym, which allows you to perform over 60 gym-quality exercises from the comfort of your own home. The Bowflex® Power Rod® unit offers resistance or weight that feels as good or better than free weights without the inertia or risk of join pain usually associated with free weights. The sliding seat rails for rowing add an aerobic element to your workouts.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Bowflex Blaze Home Gym with Power Rod Technology is a serious piece of fitness equipment. If you're searching for a way to look and feel better, the Blaze will give you fast results, with just 20 minutes a day, three times a week. The Blaze offers over 60 gym-quality exercises that work all your muscle groups, and with 210 pounds of Power Rod resistance (upgradable to 310 or 410 pounds) this device offers plenty of room for strength-training growth. 
The Blaze allows for more than 60 exercises and offers 210 pounds of Power Rod resistance. | Feature Details: - Number of Exercises: 60
- Power Rod Technology Resistance: 210 pounds (upgradable to 310 or 410 pounds)
- Lat tower with angled lat bar helps build back and shoulder muscles quickly
- Lower pulley/squat station enables you to do squats and build your glutes, hamstrings, and quads
- Leg Extension/leg curl attachment helps develop strong, muscular legs
- Sliding seat rail allows you to perform aerobic rowing and leg presses
- Triple function hand-grip/ankle cuffs
- Multiple cable/pulley positions enable custom workouts
- Dimensions: 90 inches long by 38 inches wide by 83 inches tall
- Folded Footprint: 52 inches long by 38 inches wide
- Workout Area: 8 feet, 4 inches by 6 feet, 6 inches
Multiple Machines in One Device
The Blaze home gym is similar to having a whole resistance training gym tucked right into your den. Bowflex's lat tower with angled lat bar helps build back and shoulder muscles quickly, and the lower pulley/squat station enables you to do squats and build your glutes, hamstrings and quads. In addition, the Blaze is equipped with a leg extension/leg curl attachment that helps develop strong, muscular legs, and the sliding seat rail allows you to perform aerobic rowing and leg presses to improve your cardiovascular health. And instead of different handles for every exercise, Bowflex has designed triple-function handgrips and ankle cuffs with multiple cable/pulley positions that encourage custom workouts. But if custom workouts isn't your cup of tea, Bowflex also includes a workout placard that steps you through the famous Bowflex 20-minute workout. Power Rod Technology
Bowflex Power Rods give you resistance, or weight, that feels as good as or better than free weight lifting -- but without the inertia or risk of joint pain that is almost always associated with free weight strength training. Power Rod units are precisely manufactured under the highest quality control measures, then sheathed and tested four separate times to ensure quality and durability. Bowflex is convinced that the Power Rod units are so strong that you simply can't wear them out. You can flex them repeatedly, but they won't lose their resistance or break. In fact, they're so strong, Bowflex has given the Power Rods a no-time-limit warranty. If you can wear the Power Rods out, Bowflex will replace them for free. The Key to a Better Body
strength training is when you perform exercises with resistance to build muscle strength. Strength training is not running on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, or using a ski or rider machine. Although these types of aerobic machines use "resistance" to increase cardiovascular workout intensity, it is still not the same as strength training. strength training is, essentially, weight lifting. But don't be discouraged; you don't have to get bulky muscles if you don't want to. With Bowflex Blaze you can shape and sculpt your muscles to make your body look the way you want. It just takes persistence and dedication. Why does strength training work better than aerobics for getting fit and losing fat? Because the more muscles you have on your body, the higher your metabolism rate, and the more calories you burn. Muscle also creates the shape of your body -- muscle is what makes you move, it's what gives you energy and strength. Of course, this doesn't mean you should abandon your aerobic exercise -- cardiovascular exercise is necessary for a healthy body -- but the combination of aerobic and strength training will help you achieve your fitness goals. Muscle acts as your body's fat burners. It's the stuff that makes you active and makes you burn calories. If you want to lose fat, you need to strength train with the Bowflex Blaze to add muscles, burn calories, and look fantastic. What's in the Box?
Bowflex Blaze home gym, lat bar, leg extension/leg curl attachments, triple-function handgrips and ankle cuffs, 20-minute workout placard, and owner's manual/fitness guide. Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year limited warranty on commercial quality construction and lifetime warranty on Power Rods
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
 Great Equipment at Low Cost February 24, 2010
B. Yoho (Baltimore, MD)
It took my boyfriend and I about 2.5 hours to put the whole thing together (with 2 breaks). The step by step instructions made it really easy to put together. We've worked out several times and it's a nice piece of equipment. It's really easy to change the cables to do different work outs.
Bowflex Blaze January 31, 2010
K. Horowitz (Calabash, NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this Bowflex Blaze for my 16 yr old son for Christmas. I looked on Bowflex.com and their machines were as high priced as $2500. I didn't want to overspend on an expensive machine and then find it just sitting there not being used. I decided that because my son was just starting out, we would go with one of the cheaper models. There were 3 models I considered buying. They all seemed to offer alot for a beginner. After doing some online research and reading other reviews, I had considered the Bowflex Blaze, the Bowflex PR1000 and the PR3000. I noticed that the PR1000 could not be upgraded and the PR3000 could be upgraded by 100 pounds. The Bowflex Blaze became my choice because it can be upgraded twice up to 410 lbs. I also called a representative at Bowflex and discussed the different models with him. I noticed that they didn't sell any of these 3 models on their web site. He said that they will still carry replacement parts for quite a while if needed. Atleast a few more years. He told me that one difference is that the Blaze, being an older model, was not quite as compact if you wanted to fold it up. I did some measuring and there is not that much difference at all. The Blaze is taller by a foot or two.
I also liked the fact that the Blaze came with the pull down bar at no additional cost. The other 2 models did not. I bought the Blaze and we absolutly love it. The seat can be moved 3 different ways. A lay down position, a sitting position, and you can turn into a rowing seat. It slides back and forth.
When I ordered it from Amazon, I also ordered the first 100 lb upgrade at the same time. I really don't see where you would put a second upgrade like I had read but I am not worried about it right now because we have not even put the first upgrade on. None of us need that yet. There is no way any of us can pull all this weight yet. You can really do alot with this machine. I am extremely happy with my choice. I spent just under $800 and got the machine, the upgrade, and free delivery to my house. It is beautiful. My research fully paid off. You get more than what you pay for, that is for sure. Bowflex Blaze Home Gym
Bowflex Blaze January 12, 2009
John H. Lester (Sarasota, FL USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Product arrived on time and was delivered to the room I wanted it in. I was able to put it together with no problem following the excellent instructions. My wife and I love this piece of equipment. We have been using it for six weeks and can already see the results.
Very happy! October 1, 2008
Jane Schacher (The Hamptons, Long Island NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had been debating getting a bowflex for months, with the main problem having so many models to choose from and trying to figure out the best one for me. I started out looking at the most expensive (of course!) which was the revolution. Since I wasn't trying to look like a bodybuilder I read more and more reviews and decided on the blaze. I am 5'3 and after having 2 kids just want to tone up and keep my bones, joints, and muscles healthy. I couldn't be happier with my choice.
It came in one box that weighed over 200 lbs., but luckily was in enough pieces that we could eventually get it all upstairs. Granted, I couldn't have put the thing together myself, but my husband had no problems whatsoever and was amazed at how quickly the thing came together. As others have said, the instructions were very detailed and all in all it took him about 1 1/2 hours. No mismatched joints, no missing pieces, no confusing instructions.
This thing is HUGE! I was kind of intimidated by it, but as I read the user's manual (which is so helpful as well- detailing each exercise and showing the muscles you are working) and tried each of the exercises, I was amazed too at how easy it is to use. It is a little time consuming changing the pulleys, etc between exercises but that too gets easier with time. Now it is up to me to stay with the program- and with the Blaze I am on my way.
Amazon's price was cheaper than anywhere I could find, plus with the Prime free shipping and 12 months no interest with the Amazon credit card, I feel I got a superb deal. Thanks Amazon!
 Overall a good machine September 28, 2008
Revived gamer (Minneapolis, MN)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
PROS -
1. You get to workout in the privacy and convenience of your home without having to lug free weights around, and/or without having to store a massive amount of dumbbells.
2. It is MUCH safer than free weights in that you can perform heavy lifting routines without needing a spotter. Ever think you can do one more rep of a heavy bench press on free weights just to realize "oops" you can't? It's not fun rolling that heavy bar off of your chest. For the most part you don't have to worry about injuries with the Bowflex.
3. This ties into #1 but you don't have to go to the gym. The time you spend packing your bag, driving to the gym, changing, getting to the machines (maybe they're open, maybe they're not), showering, getting dressed, and driving home, you can do at home with the Bowflex in probably half the time, or less.
4. There's something about it that makes it almost fun to use. You want to use it. Gym machines and free weights just don't have that same motivating effect.
5. If used properly you WILL see great results. I had an older model (Power Pro) a few years ago and used it religiously for heavy routines. People I didn't know (like at the checkout counter) would make comments about how I look like I like to lift heavy things.
6. Free weights generally need to be performed with a strict motion. Deviate from that motion and you just might pull a muscle, tendon, or worse. Bowflex gives you greater freedom to tweak the motions you use to better suit your body type, flexibility, etc.
7. You can quickly switch from one routine to a completely unrelated routine (like going from shoulders to legs) all in the same place. The speed at which you can adjust resistance and muscle groups being worked is unbeatable by any other method/machine.
8. It is a high quality piece of equipment, all the way down to the nuts and bolts. You'd have to tip this thing over and run it over with a tank to wreck it. After several years of hard use, the only things you might have to replace are the rods, hand grips, and cables. The rods are free for life, the hand grips and cables are covered for 5 years and after that are cheap (if not free depending on how your conversation goes with the customer service rep).
9. Oodles better and oodles cheaper than the Xtreme models. Having the long bench is SOOOO much better than the upright chair and shorter rods on the Xtreme models. I used to have one that was fully loaded (got it for free) but reverted back to the Power Pro (which had the long bench like the Blaze).
10. You get to work so many parts of your body (60+ exercises) on one machine. Many different machines advertise this feature, but only the Bowflex delivers on this.
11. If used properly and creatively enough, you can probably ditch your cardio routine unless you're already a hardcore jogger/runner.
CONS -
1. As has been stated by countless people before, the resistance ratings are overly generous. That's why I put "lbs" in quotations for the remainder of this review. Performing a routine with any given "weight" on the Bowflex is noticeably lighter than free weights. But if this is your only piece of muscle workout equipment, it doesn't really matter. Just know that if you can deadlift "200" lbs for example, that doesn't mean you can pick up a box that actually weighs 200lbs. But for most people it would be impossible to max out the machine for all but bench press and leg workouts. So this really isn't that significant of a con.
2. The 200 "lbs" it comes with won't be adequate for legs workouts or bench pressing. At least not for long unless you're someone that has little muscle mass and plans to stay that way, in which case you should just buy a Motivator 2 for $600. For the rest of us that want to gain some good muscle mass, you will have to buy the two $99/each upgrades to get to 400 "lbs". Once you factor those upgrades in, this machine is not such a great bargain anymore, but still much cheaper than the more expensive, yet inferior, Xtreme models.
3. The leg press basically cannot be done. The strap that goes around your back DIGS in to the point of pain, unless you're using such a low weight that you're not even giving your legs a workout anyway. An easy alternative would simply be to do squats or lunges away from the machine using only your body weight until that gets too easy. Then buy one pair of cheap dumbbells and go from there. But I might try putting a throw pillow between my back and the strap next time.
4. The 400 "lb" upgrade places the two rods behind the 5 "lb" rods instead of next to the other 2 50 "lb" rods. This gives a different feel to those distant 50 "lb" rods than the two that are next to each other. I wish Bowflex would have put all 3 pairs of 50's next to each other. It's not a huge deal though.
5. Unlike the old Power Pro, the flat bench cannot be pushed flat against the vertical bar for a good military press. Instead the shoulder raises are done at an angle. I miss being able to do shoulder raises straight up and down.
OTHER THOUGHTS -
Unless you're already very well versed in workout routines, I HIGHLY recommend the Bowflex iTrainer software. You have to buy it from Bowflex but it is so cool in that it plans your daily routines for you (you can edit them though) and provides small looping videos of how to do each exercise (instead of looking at a static picture). Get the iTrainer.
I bought mine directly from Amazon for $800, as well as both the 300 and 400 lb upgrades for a total of $1000. A day or so later the price of the machine only (with 200 "lbs") went up to 830, and as of now is 900 from Amazon partners. This is a decent machine but is overpriced at 900 or even 850 when you factor in the need to buy the additional rods. If you're positive that you'll never need the additional rods (but most men will, and some women will too), then you might as well buy the Motivator 2 for $600. The Blaze offers a few more things but the two are very similar.
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