Bowflex

Does anyone here use it or heard alot of successful stories from friends or family? Any bad experiences? I am thinking about buying one to bulk up because my job requires extensive physical work. I want to get rid of my flat tire and beer belly(Even though I dont drink alot of beer) lol!

But, I hear most of those "home workout center" thingies are just a gimic. They get ya to spend your money and it breaks on the 31st day.

Anyway, my dad's never used that stuff and he was a shrimp when he started workin there. . .and now he's got broad *** shoulders and arms bigger than. . well me :). Just takes practice. Stay at it a while and it'll feel like nothin. Its like a baby: you have to crawl before you can walk. And, now we all can run :). Good luck with your decision though Ty, I hate to see an honest man get ripped off.

Steve

I tell ya bro..after working 10 hours a day, I wont have time to go to a gym unless I stop using the pc at home..besides by having a fitness machine at home, I dont have to try to pick up OW's working out. Many peeps just go to the gym to work out..not to pick up someone LOL!

Ah, dont' you love late night infomercials! Actually my Dad has one and loves it...he doesn't use it as often as he would like....too busy picking up on YW...how funny is that! I have always wanted to try it...but too afraid I'll hurt myself :)

EM,

How many times per week does your dad use the machine and for how many mins? Which model does he have and how long has he had the machine?

Suzie,

Way to go! That is awesome that art has a home gym! Do you use it as well?

Dumbells

If you want anything for home training, buy dumbells. Nothing is more versatile or cost effective. Maybe get yourself a decent bench with an adjustable incline if you want. There are so many exercises you can do with dumbells, and work the whole body.

As Ronin says Tyg get yourself a set of dumbells .......... A large mirror can be helpful at first so that u can keep check that u r doing the exercises properly ........ There should be a basic exercise sheet with the dumbells, u can also get several books with lots of ideas in ........ The other thing u r gonna have to to do is aerobic ( something that raises the heartbeat) exercise of some kind ...... I use powerwalking (cheap, effective an can be done anywhere :D eg to an from work) ............ The other thing u r gonna have to do is clean up ur diet, again u should find plenty of books to guide u....


Oh there is one more thing tyg ..... u ain't gonna see results overnight! so keep at it, it takes time an effort :(

Skipping rope is a good way to get cardio too. Inexpensive, great of the calves, develops coordination as well, skip steady for ten minutes - you'll be gasping for air!

another way is to skip rope inbetween sets on the weights

If you have a partner. Sex is a good workout. That will get you breathing heavy. And you can burn calories too.

How many calories do you burn during sex?

:)

Might as well grab your self a partner and give it a go. . .you'll be happy either way.

Steve

Each sexual encounter burns about 100 calories per sexcapaide. Just to answer your question :)

Steve

so does that mean a 10 hour session of sex burns 1000 calories?

Although I would be a little worried about going at it for 10 hours straight. Not enough energy. . not to mention your heart would probably pop :cool:

Steve

Tall Guy, he doesn't have to worry about that, look at his title:
Bionic Man!
Have fun, Tyger!
http://images.animfactory.com/animations/animals/snails/snail_catching_ride_md_wht.gif

Hmm. ..maybe we should rename him Horse because he's a stud :p

Steve

Shewolf,

Thanks...I love food and it is hard to adapt to new style of eating. I noticed that most of my excess pounds are in the belly. Someone keeps telling me to lay off the beer but I reply and say..this belly represents 5 thanksgivings and christmases!

Ronin,

I also agree that free weights do help too!



Maria,

I just need the bionic limbs to keep going ;) I also need that sound from 6 million dollar man..that ching ching ching sound!


Tall,

I need to find that special OW for that! With a relationship of course ;)


Bread,

I agree with ya! Alot of moving around and increase in heart rate!

It has been known for many years that sex is good exercise, but until
recently nobody had made a scientific study of the caloric expenditure of
different sexual activities. Now after original and proprietary research
they are proud to present the results.

REMOVING HER CLOTHES:
With her consent....................... 12 Calories
Without her consent.................... 187 Calories


OPENING HER BRA:
With both hands........................ 8 Calories
With one hand.......................... 12 Calories
With your teeth........................ 85 Calories


PUTTING ON A CONDOM:
With an erection....................... 6 Calories
Without an erection.................... 315 Calories


PRELIMINARIES:
Trying to find the clitoris............ 8 Calories
Trying to find the! G-Spot.............. 92 Calories


POSITIONS:
Missionary............................. 52 Calories
69 lying down.......................... 78 Calories
69 standing up......................... 112 Calories
Wheelbarrow............................ 216 Calories
Her on top.............................. 524 Calories
Doggy Style............................ 726 Calories
Donkey punch..................... 912 Calories


ORGASMIC:
Real................................... 112 Calories
False.................................. 315 Calories


POST ORGASM:
Lying in bed hugging................... 18 Calories
Getting up immediately................. 36 Calories
Explaining why you got out of bed immediately......816 calories


GETTING A SECOND ERECTION: If you are:
20-29 years old........................ 36 Calories
30-39 years............................ 80 Calories
40-49 years........................... . 1124 Calories
50-59 years............................ 1972 Calories
60-69 years............................ 2916 Calories
70 and over......................... Results are still pending



DRESSING UP AFTERWARDS:
Calmly................................. 32 Calories
In a hurry............................. 98 Calories
With her father knocking at the door... 1218 Calories
With your spouse knocking at the door.... 5521 Calories

Breadaxe, that was seriously funny!

Donkey punch - LOL!

I ditto what Ronin says about the bench that inclines and the dumb bells.

I work out at the gym 2 x a week and the same question was asked of our coach there and he said DONT waste your money on expensive equpiment, then he repeated the exact same words that ronin did. AND THAT MAN HAS MUSCLES! He said that is what he uses at his home.

Jannie

BUT DOESNT" THAT BOWFLEX LOOK LIKE FUN!