Bowflex Elite

Bowflex fitness equipment uses resistance to build muscle and sculpt the body. There are several choices in the Bowflex product line, each with its own unique set of exercises designed to target different muscle groups. The Bowflex Elite, for example, is an entry-level home gym that provides 65 exercises and helps you monitor your fitness level with optional software. It is a good choice for anyone who wants to get into a fitness routine at home and desires to develop a basic and simple workout.

The Elite Shapes the Body

Utilizing 310 pounds of resistance, the Bowflex Elite encourages the kind of muscle building that will eventually replace fat with muscle and help sculpt the body. When muscles are asked to work harder than they normally do, they require fuel for the task. That fuel is fat, and the end result of this kind of workout is the double benefit of defined muscles and less fat on the body. The Elite comes with a leg attachment, an aerobic rowing function and a squat feature to develop the upper and lower body to the point where fat is burned and muscle mass is increased.

The Elite is upgradeable and can be used with several Bowflex accessories. An optional software package guides you through the exercises and monitors your progress. Workout videos are also available. More resistance can be achieved with additional 50-pound rods as an upgrade. The Elite, like most Bowflex products, requires assembly but takes up relatively little space once put together. It can fit into even a small area.

Strength training with the Bowflex Elite is one way to get a total body workout at home. Many people find that it is easier and more convenient to have all the exercises they need in one piece of equipment. This is one reason why the Bowflex line of fitness equipment is so popular. Exercises done at one's own pace and in the comfort of a home setting work well for busy people who don't have time for the gym, or who want to supplement their gym workout.