Perfect for the gym, and a lotta bang for the buck!
926613
I love this little player!  I bought it specifically for the gym, and it is perfect for that purpose.  I also bought the pricey $99 Bose in-ear headphones which make this player sound fantastic.  However, the included earbuds are probably adequate for most people.

PROS:  takes standard AAA battery; line-in jack for direct recording of non-digital sources such as LP's and cassettes; 5-band EQ with presets; FM tuner with presets; microphone; very good sound.

CONS:  none after 2 months of daily use.

The package I purchased contained everything you will likely need including AAA battery, armband, beltclip, & headphones.

This is my first MP3 player.  I was a little afraid of buying one, or wasting my money on a cheap piece of junk.  However, this player truly met all of my requirements, and exceeded my overall expectations.

I highly recommend it to anyone.  If you have never owned an MP3 player before, and are looking for a player to use at the gym, this inexpensive but impressive little player should delight you!
2753502
These headphones are AMAZING! (Especially at a $37 price point!)

As someone who uses these for lifting weights, jogging, and doing the Insanity regimen, I think these headphones are perfect. I know several people complain about the behind the ear design, but in my experience it's the only design that can effectively keep your headphones stable during rigorous workouts. In addition to the stability factor, these headphones are incredibly durable. I have sweated in them, used them in a sauna, a steam room, and on a jog in pouring rain and they STILL work like a champ.

Pros:
-Durability
-Lightweight
-cable does not interfere with your workout whatsoever like it tends to do with the powerbeats2 and plantronics backbeat go.
-Sound quality (clear and responsive bass)
-Sufficiently loud volume (totally understated how awesome this and rare of a feature this is)
-easy Bluetooth pairing
-buttons are fairly easy to access and are responsive

Cons:
-Not the most aesthetically pleasing headphones as they do look a little bulky behind the ears when you wear them.
-cannot link to more than 1 device without having to re-pair each time you switch.
-this is not so much a detriment as it is more of a complaint: the battery life listed for the headphones is 8hrs, but the most I've gotten in a single charge is right at 6hrs, which is sufficient, but the specs are misleading...
-I didn't buy the green pair, but they look hideous... Just sayin'....
2499125
Definitely can do a lot of things, and is perfect for the average home user. It's a very good value for the $250 it cost me (watch out for shipping!). It's sturdy, but it's definitely not as sturdy as the units I've seen in the gym.

The bench and incline press setup works well. There are convenient bars on the back for holding weights. The bench itself is comfortrable and has a good width. the rack is amply wide for performing press exercises. I have not used the hamstring curl or the preacher curl set up, but that whole extension seems more low-end. If you want to do curls, get a curl bar and a proper preacher bench.
2256300
Read the subject again. That says it all. If you know anything about gym equipment, you know that there is a wide variety of exercises that can be done with one of these. Although the price tag is a little pricey, you're not going to find an adjustable cable crossover system any cheaper and I'd have to say its well worth it...

After reading one of these reviews, I decided to make my purchase. I just got it all put together last weekend and decided to give it a test run. TRUST ME! This machine is freaking AWESOME!!!!!!! If you have the money buy it. Plus this machine is substantially lower price wise than the ones with the weight stacks, which usually only go up to like 200 pounds. This thing is rated for 450 pounds each! that's crazy!!! I put 255 (all the weights I had) and did some seated rows and it worked great!

Thanks to this machine I will never have to own a gym membership again.

So quit reading this review and purchase it already!!!!!

Oh and make sure you use some pretty good engine grease on the slides. That's a key a getting the most out of a machine like this
2474073
At the quality and price, this is probably the best option around. The density is great for multipurpose use. I filled one of my rooms and turned it into a gym. I could definitely see myself purchasing more for other uses in the future.
4353726
I originally ordered this around 10 May with an estimated delivery date of 16-19 May (free standard shipping), and was pleasantly surprised with it arrived on 12 May....great job on the fulfillment and shipping.

When it got here, I did see damage to the outside box (one whole edge of the box was open exposing the internal foam protection).  Concerned, I immediately opened it up and set up and inspected everything.  Thankfully, the Bowflex people did an awesome job packing it at the factory, because none of it was damaged.

When I ordered this, I was looking for a complete dumbbell set that wasn't going to take up half of the small duplex unit I currently own and live in, so this fits the bill on that end.  After reading the instructions, and performing the recommended monthly check, I used them.  I set them for 15 lbs, and did my normal weight training circuit routine.  The units performed as advertised.  I had no problems dialing up the weight, and nothing fell off while using them (this was a problem in some reviews I read, so I checked this out to make sure those things didn't happen).

There are some people who complain these weights are too long......here's the deal, they are designed to hold 50 lbs of weight.  If you go to any sporting goods store or your local gym and look at 50lb dumbbells, they are going to be the same size.  It's just the way it is, so expect it when you get them home to use them.

All in all, I like what I see so far.  The price saved me money over buying individual dumbbells separately, and these won't take up room like the individual dumbbells will either.  They also work well, and feel rock solid.  Not for everybody, but someone who is serious about weight training that doesn't have a lot of space, at $299 they are the good bargain.
2952655
I am a competitive power lifter and was looking for something to do at home outside the gym.  I landed on purchasing a power tower, if you are here I am sure you realize how saturated the market is.  Being a pretty large guy, ~250lbs, I needed something that was sturdy.  I also wanted a tower that offered the option to do parallel grip pull-ups, which few had.  Ultimately it came down to the XM-7617 or the other more renowned commercial equipment typically found in most gyms.  I decided to give XMark a shot since they were about half the cost of the big box brands.

The equipment was packaged very well, everything was double boxed.  I assembled the unit myself and it took approximately 1.5hrs.  The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.  There are a few challenging stages during assembly where two people would have made it a whole lot easier, but if you are on your own it can still be done.  I am telling you right now do yourself a favor and make sure you have a 16mm socket wrench.  All the tools you technically need are provided, however, the cheap wrench they give you to hold the nuts does not afford the grip necessary to tighten the bolts fully.  I found there to still be a slight wobble in the main pillars of unit until I was able to run out at purchase the socket wrench.  Once I wen't back to tighten everything up it is as solid as a rock and does not budge whether I am doing dips or pull ups.  A side note, keep in mind this is 83" tall, meaning that at a minimum you need 9ft ceilings to use it comfortably.

Over-all I am very satisfied with the unit.  There are a few things that in my mind keep it from a 5-star review.

1) The end caps on the frame base are plastic, this is really a poor choice as the unit is prone to easily slide when bumped/pushed.  This will not be an issue for installs on a gym-mat, but in my case I am on cement.  I am guessing this was a cost decision, but rubber end caps would have been much more desirable.

2) The pull up bar grip is too large and not tightly fit.  I normally wear XL gloves and I could just barely wrap my hand around the bar.  Maybe this is a personal preference, however, I like a tight-enclosing grip on my bar when I do pull ups.  Secondly, the grip would rotate/slip when attempting to do pull-ups; this is very annoying when exercising.  I remedied the issue myself by taking a razor blade to the grip and removing it, this revealed a metal tube that I then wrapped in tennis racket grip tape (as shown in my uploaded image).  What a night and day difference it made switching to my custom solution!

3)  It is hard to see in the product image but the pull up bars are not flat, they are graded (even before the angled portion).  I found this desirable for pull-ups, however, when you supinate your grip for chin-ups this puts a lot of strain on the outer bicep head (not in a good way).  I find it very uncomfortable to perform chin-ups because of this grade.  Your mileage may vary.

All in all a good quality product that I would recommend to anyone shopping for a power tower.
2397958
If you have worked out in a gym. Then you know how quality equipment feels to workout on. Then you won't be disappointed. I am so impressed with this knock off of the total gym. I was not sure about this purchase due to not ever trying this or the total gym before. Now I can see that the total gym is worth its extremely high cost. One thing to conceder is it is long when set up. And is stiff to open and close when sliding in and out. If this is too stiff for you. You probably can lubricate it and it will be just fine. It was made well and I expect to use it a long time before wearing it out. Great Buy.
1849044
This is not a high-quality gym product. It's not very steady, and it really wobbles when you excercise. But come on! What did you expect for $106?

Sure, if you're building a fancy gym for star athletes and Hollywood actors, you should probably look elsewhere, but if you, like me, a guy who loves his pull-ups, but has very limited apartment space - this just might be a solution for you. Does it shakes and wobble when you excercise? Yes, it does, and quite a lot. But does it get the job done? You bet!

Two significant features that were a key decision-making factor for me:
- its footprint is ridiculously small - a real space-saver.
- it's taller than all the others I found on Amazon. The rest of them are 84" tall. This one is 89" tall, and it's the very minimum for me, a 6'0" guy, to do pull ups without my feet touching the ground, and I hate it when the feet touch the ground during pull-ups!

To sum it up, if your real estate is limited, this just might be the thing for you.
2926297
I had high expectations for this equipment considering the great reviews I had read.  Good news is that it is everything everyone has stated: gym quality, sturdy and easy to set up.  It came with all required parts (which seems to be a lot to ask these days) which were clearly marked.  I agree with other reviewers that you really need to review the instructions carefully as to avoid putting a part on upside down or on the wrong side.  The visuals included in the instructions are key to proper assembly.  Be sure to wait to tighten everyhting down until you have it completely assembled.  There are some areas that I feel are in need of improvement that result in the 4 versus 5 star rating:  (1) push-up bars cannot be used unless you can dislocate your shoulders during push-ups (I can't!), (2) although a sturdy piece of equipment, I found that there was a certain amount of rocking when doing pull ups.  The equipment did not feel unstable at all, but the front legs did lift very slightly when performing the exercise. An easy fix for the manufacturer would be to slightly extend the back legs to provide more support.  I ended up stacking a couple weights on the front bar which easily remedied the problem.  Let me be clear, however, that I was never concerned about the equipment falling backwards; I just wanted no movement of the equipment at all during the exercise.
3098430
These were just what I needed! I don't always have time to spend in the gym, but I got these to mix in with some of my other non-obtrusive home training equipment and they fit right in! I have always wanted to add a dip station but they all take up too much space. This is the only one that efficiently utilizes the door frame to minimize footprint and maximize workout effectiveness. It's a win-win! They were simple enough to install....I wasn't sure how stable they would feel but I feel quite secure while hovering on them. If I want them out of sight, they slide right out, but I like the sleek design so just keep them in all the time.
1834081
I bought my son a more expensive brand (much more expensive) and wanted a pair for myself specifically for use at the gym.  These are so comfortable that I use them pretty much everywhere.  Easy to pair, great sound.... I have absolutely no issues with them.
1193352
Great for the gym which is what I wanted it for!!
Go ahead and get it, if that's what your needing it for.
906293
I've had this for a few months and I've very satisfied with this purchase. Having a sturdy rack in ones basement is a great way to stay in shape and not shell out a monthly fee. I got this one because I just started weightlifting and I'm nowhere near lifting the 300lb weight limit this rack has. Couple this with a Rep Fitness Flat Weight Bench, some used weights at a used sports shop, a bar, and you've got a solid setup.

Assembly is really straight forward, only downside I found was with the nuts. When I received this package, I'm guessing it had been in a warehouse for a while because some of the nuts were slightly oxidized which was a little concerning. Fortunately, everything secured tight and hasn't been an issue. Shipping was super fast thru Amazon. I think I got this next day even though I chose free shipping.

Overall, definitely a recommended purchase. I don't know if its just the way I am, but I feel more motivated to work out regularly with this than I would at any gym.
3539647
I have been using these for about 6 months, and still love them.  A ton of feature, great clear sound, and a long bluetooth range! Great for the gym.

Best headphones for the price
3959500
While it's not the nicest/heaviest rack out there, for your $, you really can't go wrong with this rack. Unlike practically every other rack at this price point, the 3107.1 uses heavy gauge angle iron steel runners to hold the dumbbells so they don't bend. The most burning and difficult to answer question I had when buying it was "how many bells will it hold?". Well, if you want to max out the space on each 48" rack within an inch using standard rubber coated hex bells (CAP, etc.) split in relatively even weight ratios from 5-100, you can fit pairs of 5s, 8s, 10s, 12s, 15s, and 20s on the top rack, pairs of 25s, 30s, 40s and 50s on the middle rack, and pairs of 60s, 80s and 100s on the bottom rack; 13 pairs in all. Standard uncoated iron hex bells are marginally smaller than their rubber counterparts, so the same denominations will also fit.
4257742
Absolutely pleased with this purchase, as others have said it's a huge upgrade for P90X! Normal free-weights cost an arm and a leg, and I live in an apartment so space is limited. Not to mention the $1000 it would cost to get the equivalent amount of weight you get with the Bowlex 552s!

The 2.5lb increments is a huge plus, giving you the best burn out for each set. They are a little bigger than normal dumbells but it's not an issue for 99% of exercises and I would not let it deter you from making this purchase.

Best part is Amazon Prime gets free shipping and costs about $100 less than in big-box stores. It was literally cheaper to buy and ship DEAD-WEIGHT via UPS 2nd day on Amazon..poor delivery guy was not happy haha!

Bottom line this is a great addition to the home gym and if you need some weights this is the best solution!