geepondy said:
Am possibly thinking of getting a bowflex. I live in a condo surrounded by other condos and I figured it would not clunk like a weight stack machine, not to mention getting it there and set up. But are they effective?
Well, BowFlex is very effective when used appropriately. It's not about weight, after, but resistance.
BUT, I will warn you that maybe 98 of a 100 people won't utilize these machines outside of three months. Then, you spend your money and the thing sits there collecting dust.
If you are considering getting new, I'd much better advise you to get a gym membership. There, you will be in the mood to work out, and the environment will encourage you to work out. At home, there are too many temptations to do other things.
If you do decide to buy, though, I'd suggest you buy from a second run store. That way, you'll minimize your costs while still getting something that's pretty much new.
In the final analysis: Better to get gym membership, but BowFlex is the real deal, and attainable at a much better price when purchased used from a second run store, or from a private party.