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Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Bowflex
Category: Sports
Buy Used: $1,799.99
Used (2) from $1,799.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 49833
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B001222Q0M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING WHERE I HAVE TO SHIP IT, EMAIL ME WITH OFFERS !!!!! THIS MACHINE IN IN LIKE NEW CONDITION I USED IT LESS THAN A MONTH IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED I CAN SHIP
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| Features:
| • | 310lbs of Power Rod Resistance | | • | Change Free Cable System | | • | Lat Tower with Angled Lat Bar | | • | Rowing Machine | | • | Preacher Curl Attachment |
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Product Description
Unit is sold with 210lbs weight upgradeable to 410.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Bowflex Ultimate 2.....Best Machine Ever August 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought my Ultimate 2 in March through Amazon and also bought a meal supplement system directly through bowflex. Unfortunately the meal system was on back order so I didn't get it till June. From March to may I lost maybe 15lbs doing the 20 minute workout. When I got the supplement system I started using the diet that comes along with your purchase and dropped another 30lbs within 6 weeks.
This machine is easy to use and you can quickly switch between workouts keeping your cardio up. I honestly think this machine allows me to get a better workout than a gym just for the fact that I can switch between exercises so quickly with well less than a minute down time and often less than 30 secs.
There are only 2 negatives I can think of about the Ultimate 2. The first being that 410lbs of resistance are not standard and that you have to buy a 100lb upgrade to achieve this. The last one is just a negative for me personally and might not affect many people at all, 310-410lbs just isn't enough for some of the leg workouts.
As a side note I have also owned a Bowflex XTLU (great product as well) and regularly work out a friends who has gym better than most fitness clubs offer. The friend has been begging me to bring the Ultimate 2 to add to his gym since I bought it (this being for the fact that you can keep cardio up so easily while switching between exercises).
If your looking for a Home Gym I would definitely take some time to consider this product as it lives up to all its promises.
 you get what you pay for... June 4, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
boxes came completely crushed & everything that is plastic was either cracked or out right broken. call the 800 # provided & goes stait to voice mail. Had a professional there to put together "which you need unless you have a degree in rocket science" & had them put together without the broken pieces. You get put in bad spot, what is the alternative ship back 7 already damaged boxes. If I was home for the deliverly I would have not accepted it & spent the couple of extra hundred $'s & buy directly form Boflex.
Great Home Gym March 10, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had a gym membership that I was rarely using. I decided to give the home gym a try. I researched many different home gyms and this one seemed to make the most sense to me. I have had the Ultimate 2 for one year now. I still use it almost every other day. I work great for me; I switch up my routine every 2 weeks (six workouts) so it does not get to repetitive. I am able to work all my major muscle groups. There may not be one perfect home gym that does everything perfect, but this machine does a lot well. It is very solid and I should last a long time. It works perfect for me as I can come home from work start dinner and workout as dinner cooks. I have had many friend's who have tried it that go to the gym 4-5 times a week and they all said they were impressed with the versatility. I would definitely purchase this product again.
Overall, a good home gym March 4, 2008
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
If you're expecting to duplicate a well-equipped commercial gym with the Bowflex Ultimate 2, you'll be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you have reasonable expectations and are looking for an effective, versatile home gym, you'll be fairly pleased.
Assembly: As other reviewers noted on this product's page with other sellers, my boxes looked like they were dropped off at my driveway from an airplane. The boxes were crushed, ripped and had holes. But there was little damage inside, other than a few scratches in unnoticeable places. I assembled the main unit and the included accessories (i.e., leg and squat attachments) by myself, and it took maybe 5 hours of uninterrupted work. The optional equipment I purchased (ab attachment, accessories rack, dumbell stand and bench) took about another 2 hours. One person can assemble this machine, but some may need help installing the lat tower. The unit and accessories came in many boxes (I also purchased the dumbells and a bench), so take your time and follow the directions. The equipment takes up considerable space, so be certain to check the dimensions before purchasing. Keep in mind that you'll need additional space behind the machine to permit the "power rods" to flex somewhat backward. Also, the leg attachment will add to the overall length.
Quality: The machine itself seems to be very sturdy/solid, and it looks nice. Some of the smaller parts, however, seem rather cheap. Examples: (1) the pulley wheels are plastic and have no ball bearings, just a plastic wheel rotating over a metal shaft; (2) after two months of use, the plastic balls at the ends of the pulleys (which prevent the pulley end from being pulled through the pulley) are already chewed up; and (3) there are nylon straps attached to the preacher curl bar and leg attachment (the leg attachment is also used for preacher curls), to which the cable hook is attached. This is a rather cheap design.
Power Rods: My primary reservation about this machine was the power rods. I have worked out in commercial gyms most of my adulthood (I'm 38), using free weights. I question the life of the power rods. I'm not concerned they'll break, but I wonder how long it will be before they lose significant resistance. This isn't a criticism, just a concern. Also, if you plan to work your legs hard, especially if you use the squat attachment, purchase the 100-lb. upgrade for the power rods. I'm about average when it comes to leg strength, and I can easily squat the entire 310-lb. standard "rack" for over 20 reps. Don't be deceived by the advertised weight. My unit came with 310-lbs. of resistance, but I never squatted 275-lbs. for more than a couple reps at the gym using free weights/squat rack, and that was with knee wraps. I'll be purchasing the upgrade soon.
Accessories: I am pleased with the accessories, including the leg extension/leg curl attachment, ab attachment, and preacher curl. Though it doesn't compare to a traditional squat rack and bar, I was surprised with the quality of the squat attachment. It works better, and is more true to form, than any other home gym I've tried. The only problem for me is that I can't squat quite as low as I want, since the attachment strikes a portion of the machine. This is partially a function of my height (5' 5"), so taller users probably won't have that problem. Also, see my comments above regarding the power rods and the nylon straps. The ab attachment works well, but you can get the same ab movement from other exercises. The accessories rack does a nice job of keeping everything organized. You'll have a mess on your floor otherwise.
Customer Service: Nice people, but woefully inept. For my accessories rack, 4 "washer hooks" were missing from the box. Customer service would not overnight the hooks to me, but rather I had to wait about 10 days to get them. When received, they sent me a bag of bolts, but no hooks. I called again, and had the hooks "expedited," meaning about 7 days. This time, they only sent 2 of the 4 hooks. Another call to customer service resulted in a delivery 5 days later of 12 hooks. The reps were always friendly and apologetic, but the service itself was unimpressive.
The Workout: This is a versatile machine. There are many exercises you can do for each muscle group. Some of the advertising is a little misleading. For example, you can do incline, flat or decline bench press. What the advertising doesn't say is that the only difference between the 3 is where you finish the exercise (in other words, where your hands are when you complete the repetition: high for incline, straight for flat, and down for decline). The same is true for cable flies and a couple other exercises. Here's some general comments:
Pros:
Easy to switch between exercises.
For the most part, the movements are relatively smooth.
The power rods provide good resistance at the end of the exercise (when the rods are flexed the most).
The user's manual includes a couple of effective exercises I haven't seen or done before.
As another reviewer noted, you can "make up" exercises. After about 2 months of use, I've "made up" about 6 exercises not included in the manual.
The unit is solid, structurally sound and looks nice.
This unit has the most important feature, in my view: You can get a good and varied workout which delivers nice results.
Cons:
For many exercises, the power rods don't deliver enough resistance during the initial stages of the movement. (Tip: if you find that the power rods don't flex enough for a particular exercise, try moving the chest bar pulleys and lat tower pulleys to the outside settings: this will start the exercise with more tension on the power rods).
For some exercises, the cable is too short. I hook up a chain (about 8") with the included cable hooks for these exercises.
The squat attachment should go lower before it "bottoms out."
The machine should include more resistance, such as making the 100-lb. upgrade standard.
It takes a little time getting used to the power rod resistance and you have to make some adjustments to your form to get the most out of the exercises.
As a final matter, I also purchased the 90-lb. dumbells (and stand). These not only add variety to your workout, but, in my view, will add to your results. They're not a necessity given the versatility of the BU2, but are a nice addition.
If you're male or female, young or older, and whether you're looking to tone up or gain significant muscularity, you'll probably get the results you're looking for with the Bowflex Ultimate 2.
Best Bowflex Home Gym February 12, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have only had the Bowflex Ultimate 2 for a month and I am very impressed with it and the results I have achieved.
The Bowflex U2 is so fun & easy to use, it is by far the best home gym I have ever owned.
I own a Total Gym, a Universal Gym and a Rowing machine and the Bowflex U2 has replaced them all.
There is more then eonugh resistance for most people but they sale more.
The Bowflex U2 itself does not weight very much, there are no heavy weights to deal with. It is easy to fold up and move around.
I looked at all the other home gyms in stores and on line.
By far the Bowflex Ultimate 2 is the best home gym made.
I would recommend the Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym to anyone that is truly serious about having a stronger, healther, more defined body.
If you could see me a month ago an today you would already be ordering yours.
PS. If you can buy the accessory stand it has been very helpful.
The ad accessory is very good too.
Signed; Happily health!
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