My wife and I are both in our 70's. Would you recommend the Bowflex 1000 for us?
283229
As long as your doctor says your heart and body are fit I would say its a great workout . Unlike free weights it isolates muscles and safer to use .my mom is 80 and swims and stretches and rides a exercise bike . Please check with your doctor before you start any workout program
283230
I would recommend this machine because you can adjust the resistance to as low as 5 lbs per side. This unit has very few moving parts and it is safe to use alone without the risk of anything trapping the user if you become fatigued.
283231
MUCH safer for you guys to use than free weights, which would be dangerous and break bones, like your toes or something. And the bows don't "whip" like you would think, so if you do let go suddenly, nothing should break and you should be fine. I have my dad work on it, and he's 78.
2049586
I have a flex 2 and am about 190lbs. It's about the perfect amount of flex for me.
374507
any problems with small parts breaking? are the weights sturdy? what was the cost for the bowflex weights? Thanks!
1749672
Big upgrades. A lot more exercises, and Bowflex Xtreme 2 is the no-change cable pulley system. This allows the user to change from several different exercises without interrupting the workout to adjust or re-route pulleys. The no-change cable feature not only saves time, but prevents too long of a rest between movement. They made big improvements over the se. In my opinion it's worth spending the couple hundred for the 2se. I own the 2se and love it and so much better over the previous as I owned that as well.
1516606
I am under 120 and use it regularly but I have a son who is 210 who uses it occasionally and I have had a friend who is near 300 who used it a few times. It seems to be able to hold the weight fine while assisting with p/ups.
1432588
I'm 138 and using the green one now. I can't do any chin ups or pullups without some kind of assistance. I can do 10-15 with the green one. It's the right set for you, too, I believe.
1913200
I am 50 I have a hard time flying the darn thing . It will get expensive I have replaced the blades quit a few times . I would start with the smaller 1s . Good luck .
2103797
Yes. I purchased it for my mother, who's 87 and this was one of her main concerns, as she was having lots of balance issues. She was 'very' pleased with the quality of the product.
574057
My wife is 62 uses Zumba Gold because of Fibromyalgia and a touch of arthritis. I gives her a slow to moderate but steady workout routine without severe exertion. I suggest you go to Youtube.com and enter zumba gold. You can watch many of the routines being used and decide for yourself.
1749671
http://www.livestrong.com/article/194903-what-is-the-difference-between-the-bowflex-extreme-the-extreme-2/#page=1
1940903
I bought this item for my client who is 85 yrs old...he sits in a chair and pedals and continues to gain better muscle control and strength in his legs. If this shows results for someone in their 80's while sitting then I feel it will help anyone at any age...this product is for sitting; you will receive the same benefit from sitting...it does have tension control on the pedals that you can adjust which will most assuredly work up a sweat for cardio exercise...go for it, you will not be dissatisfied...
2068847
My wife and I both used the water rower with no problem. The resistance is not as important as the duration of the workout. I would adjust the amount of water so that your wife feels that it is ok for her and then you will probably find that by increasing your time on the rower you will get a great workout.
255228
my brother uses it as his legs have lost all their strength as well as his arms. he is 84 and has heart condition issues also. the machine is helping him and is really easy to sit down on and work the pedals and the arm/hand levers. he really likes it and now uses it every day.
1477095
You would be disappointed...not the same kind of workout as a bow flex. Better off joining a gym for the several months.
2020171
You and your wife should be fine using this machine. I am not that tall myself and have no issues at all.
1290034
Yes. They are excellent for me, as I am 76, have had knee replacement and back surgery, and needed a club that was effective. This is a great set for us Seniors, but not for young "limber backs." Hope this helps you. God bless!
1918871
This bike has a seat which is higher than a kitchen chair would be. I like my seat to be lower and think that would be better for your husband. The back is rigid and a little too straight up and down for me. As for cardiovascular workout, it would be good. However, the built-in pulse on the handles was not accurate; it read about 20-30 bpm. higher than it actually was. Also, there was no reading for how fast you were peddling other than miles per hour. I prefer an rpm reading. Hope this helps.